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Tax Code. (26 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: The purpose will be to encourage changed behaviour and the greater utilisation of more energy-efficient means of providing goods and services as a means of contributing towards greater energy conservation and raising public awareness of the importance of avoiding unnecessary energy use. That is the background to the review. I am aware that Mr. Gordon Brown, in his capacity as British...

Tax Code. (26 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: We have ensured that income support for people on social welfare and pensions has risen well in excess of inflation, the figure for last year being between 8% and 12%. We were able to consider such increases to assist people. There have been changes to fuel allowances and so on, for example, by extending the period for which people are eligible for such supplementary schemes, in an effort...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: I join with others in congratulating you on your elevation to the Office of Ceann Comhairle and I wish you well for the future. I have been allocated one minute to close this debate and that is all that is required. The situation as we find it is that we have formed a Government with the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats Party with the support of Independents. This coalition has...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: Gross.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: We could use it on humans as well.

Election of Ceann Comhairle. (14 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: Scurrilous.

Nomination of Taoiseach. (14 Jun 2007)

Brian Cowen: Tairgim: Go n-ainmneoidh Dáil Éireann an Teachta Bertie Ahern a cheaptha ag an Uachtarán mar Taoiseach. I move: That Dáil Éireann nominate Deputy Bertie Ahern for appointment by the President to be Taoiseach. Over the past ten years, Ireland has been transformed in many ways, the greatest part of which has been the overcoming of the historic challenges of conflict, unemployment and...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: A special Interdepartmental Review Group reviewed the operation of the Disabled Drivers Scheme. The terms of reference of the Group were to examine the operation of the existing scheme, including the difficulties experienced by the various groups and individuals involved with it, and to consider the feasibility of alternative schemes, with a view to assisting the Minister for Finance in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer has been paying tax on the emergency code since commencing his first employment in December 2006. A certificate of tax credits and standard rate cut off point for 2007 has now issued to him and a copy was sent to his employer. Any tax over deducted from the taxpayer since January 2007 will be refunded to him by his employer....

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: The Order for Second Stage is in the Seanad and was due to be taken this week. Owing to the untimely death of Senator Kate Walsh, it was decided by the Seanad to take it next week.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: The intention is that they will all be properly laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas in whatever way is required because of constitutional provisions, etc. The specific query raised by the Deputy can be clarified through the line Minister, who will contact him directly.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: The case under such circumstances is clear. I am not sure if any of them require approval of the House, although this contention is being made by the Deputy. If approval is required by the House it will be given in due course, although its timing will be a matter for the House to decide. This has been a long-standing issue as many of these international agreements and instruments required...

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to establish a register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children to give effect to the recommendations of the joint working group on child protection.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: I understand that issues relating to the legislation, which arises from the work of the North-South Ministerial Council, will be dealt with under the proposals for the upcoming children's referendum.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: I understand that the Bill is included on next week's schedule.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: The Bill is due to be brought to the House during the course of this year. It is a matter for the Whips to decide whether it will be introduced in this Dáil.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: It is due to be published during the course of this year. It will probably be enacted under the next Fianna Fáil-led Administration.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: I find it interesting to note what is exercising the minds of Deputies this morning. It is expected that the minerals development Bill will be enacted during the course of the coming year. Perhaps Deputy Durkan will have an opportunity to contribute at that time.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy said, I included in the Finance Act 2007 a proposal to deal with the issue in question. I said that I would enact certain provisions subject to the provision of a commencement order. I intend to consult the industry on how best that can be achieved in the months ahead.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Brian Cowen: I understand that the electricity legislation mentioned by the Deputy has to be enacted by the end of 2008. While we are proceeding with the preparations in that regard, we are not in a position to indicate precisely when it will be introduced. We understand that the incoming Government will have to adhere to the 2008 deadline.