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Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the Government's energy policies and welcome the Minister's intentions, stated last night, with regard to a reduction in electricity prices. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has spent the past two days having hearings into the retail market. One of the key issues arising as a differential in cost is the price of...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Dara Calleary: I wish to share time with Deputy Beverly Flynn.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Dara Calleary: Something which was agreed by the social partners in the past few weeks was that we required a €2 billion saving this year. This is accepted in the Fine Gael motion and the Government amendment. When one considers that the breakdown of Government spending is €20 billion for social welfare, €20 billion for pay and €15 billion for the capital programme, one realises that the options...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Feb 2009)

Dara Calleary: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the district electoral divisions in County Mayo that are not part of the national broadband scheme; the reason they are not part of the scheme; and the details of the broadband service available in each of the these districts. [3473/09]

Child Protection: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Dara Calleary: What did Deputy Noonan do?

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (16 Dec 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify aspects of the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Regulations) 2009 season (details supplied); if the restrictions as outlined are envisaged; if his attention has been drawn to the potential impact on angling tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45956/08]

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the chance to speak in support of the Government amendment and particularly in support of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith. It is important to remember that in the current very difficult economic situation there will be a spend in 2009 of €3.2 billion in agriculture, a reduction of 2.5% on that of 2008. This small reduction, in...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Dara Calleary: Some €48 million will be paid in 2009 for farmer pensions and €9 million will be paid in installation aid grants. In the case of young farmers, the budget and the Finance Bill have extended a number of specific releases to the agricultural sector, worth €65 million for next year alone. I understand that during a previous period the retirement schemes were suspended and were...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (2 Dec 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Defence the plans in place to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising; if an interdepartmental committee has been established; and if so, the persons who are the members of same. [43751/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Dec 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost to his Department of in-service training for teachers at post primary level for 2009 and 2010. [43749/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Dec 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost to his Department of in-service training for teachers at primary level for 2009 and 2010. [43750/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: I wish to share time with Deputy Mary White. I welcome the chance to comment on the Finance Bill which was framed and delivered in an incredibly difficult international environment. I refer in particular to the United States where titans of the US such as GM and Ford are going to Congress begging for their survival and to the UK where an extraordinary budget was introduced this week and...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: I remind Deputy Sherlock that we must support and encourage them. I welcome the fact that the stamp duty applicable to non-residential property is being reduced from 9% to 6% and there is also an increase in the rate of mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers. This has been coupled with a reduction in mortgage interest relief for non-first-time buyers. This rebalancing makes for a...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: These banks are engaged in corporate bullying, using and abusing the very people who they were happy to serve this time last year. The banks are now putting them through the mill in a manner which no one can stand over. It is ironic that banks in the UK are giving guarantees on fees and contracts. I would hope Irish banks take similar acts of faith in their small business and general...

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (25 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: I am pleased to support the Government amendment at this time of intense pressure for small businesses. I particularly welcome the commitment in the amendment to increases in the allocations to county and city enterprise boards, which have the potential to be the foundation of our economic recovery. There is a case for directing funding away from other less relevant enterprise agencies...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the recompression chamber at University College Hospital Galway will re-open; the staffing plans and hours of operation for this unit; and the advice her Department is giving to divers in the event of an emergency in view of the fact that there is currently no recompression chamber available. [41684/08]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (19 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made within his Department on an application for a foreshore licence (details supplied); if all the prescribed bodies have contacted and replied on the application; and when it is anticipated that a decision will be made. [41699/08]

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: I wish to share time with Deputy John Browne.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the chance to speak about Bord Gáis and pay tribute to its management and staff on the handling of the Gaswest project. I have been listening to comments, including those of Deputy Tom Hayes, on the need for gas in various counties. We are lucky that the Gaswest project is providing gas to 12 towns in Mayo and Galway. The management of the project on the part of John Mullins and...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (29 Oct 2008)

Dara Calleary: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress of discussions between his Department and retailers on the implementation of a code of practice on the display and sale of alcohol in a confined area as per the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008. [37078/08]