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Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thought the Leas-Cheann Comhairle had forgotten about me as I have been here from the start. It is important to recognise that what is being provided builds on the capital plan. Deputy Mattie McGrath failed to make reference to the fact that the capital plan announced last week will provide moneys for the refurbishment of the old county homes or old hospitals and thereby become HIQA...

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Nursing homes are pivotal and critical in changing the health landscape. They face challenges with the registration process. Deputy Ó Caoláin failed to recognise that, under the fair deal scheme, 200 beds have been freed up, 173 community beds have been freed up and 65 beds are being provided at Mount Carmel. That means that 238 new beds, as of today, have been provided. I know...

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Who copied Deputy Mattie McGrath's speech?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: No, the Deputy does not.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: How can they be nationalised?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I am disappointed by the tenor of the remarks of some of the Members opposite. They should read the Irish Heart Foundation’s pre-budget submission which speaks of lower income and price control measures. A total of 5,200 people in our country will die from tobacco smoke, which costs our State €1 billion. I challenge the Members opposite to read not just the Irish Heart...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Capital Allowances (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Boyd Barrett speaks about alarm bells, but he should look at the example of the business development on the land around Cork Airport, and Deputy Naughten spoke about Ireland West Airport Knock. In the business development park around Cork Airport, we saw 100 new jobs created last May as a result of enhancement of businesses and the land. This is at a time when the aviation sector,...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise Duties on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome this resolution and commend the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, and the Minister for Transport and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, for the proposed changes. As the Taoiseach rightly said, this measure concerns job creation. It will give many small enterprises such as those in my city of Cork the opportunity to have confidence. It will drive growth and add to job...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Whose Bill did Mattie copy?

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: There is no Bobby Ewing moment on the opposite side.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: That has been abolished.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Who brought it in?

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Who brought it in?

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: How many houses did Fianna Fáil build when it was in government?

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: It looked after the developers.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Settle now, Billy. Bring back Noel.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 265. To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made in developing support and advocacy services for older persons; if these services are available in all care settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35412/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for new schools; the estimated number required; the way in which the ethos will be determined; the way in which parents and communities may commence the establishment of a new school; if the same approach will be taken for special needs schools and other units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35443/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 427. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made in the provision of planning legislation to ensure more universal design of buildings, in order that persons can access buildings, regardless of age or ability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/15]