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Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Is it written on fireproof paper?

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I am disappointed with the Finance Bill 2010, which, while big in volume, in terms of detail contains nothing new. Although the Bill contains some positive measures, there is no clear thrust to it or clear objective in terms of what the Government is trying to achieve. It is but a reheating of the budget introduced before Christmas....

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Does the Deputy honestly believe that?

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy is very naïve.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new work permits issued in each of the past five years; the number approved in each year for persons already resident here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6451/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the longest waiting time to date for a final decision on an asylum application in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6394/10]

Written Answers — Garda Age Cards: Garda Age Cards (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of operating the Garda age card in 2009; the number of cards issued in 2009; the waiting time for processing applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6798/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on a family income supplement application in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6055/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an application for State contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6338/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6677/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a payment will be restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6699/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6672/10]

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Bruton for tabling this motion in the name of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. Hundreds of thousands of people on low pay are struggling to cope at the moment. The average family will pay an extra €1,000 this year in stealth charges imposed by the Government and interest rate increases. They are literally living from week to week, hoping no one gets sick and that an...

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: It is an IOU.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Can the Army be brought in to transfer the files?

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I asked the Taoiseach about this matter in the House on Tuesday and he informed me that there was a problem with the statutory instrument in the United Kingdom. Last night, the Minister for Health and Children disclosed in the Seanad that the problem does not pertain to the drafting of the legislation but that it has not been communicated to Brussels. Last night in the Seanad, the Minister...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to hear me out for a second. The point was that were this statutory instrument to be put in place within the next four weeks, we would be obliged to wait for three months for it to be approved by Brussels. Given that the NAMA legislation could go through the Oireachtas in a couple of weeks and receive approval from Brussels and given that head shops are advertising...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I ask the Tánaiste to ensure that this issue is expedited-----

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: -----and prioritised by the Government and that the ministerial order be signed as has already happened in the United Kingdom.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: It was held last night.