Results 15,561-15,580 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: As the Deputy will be aware, the 2005 Budget introduced a stamp duty relieving measure for first-time house purchasers who are owner-occupiers of second-hand houses by increasing the stamp duty exemption threshold for such purchasers from â¬190,500 to â¬317,500 and by having reduced rates for house values up to â¬635,000. Any further changes to the stamp duty regime are a matter for the Budget.
- Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that 300 applications were received in respect of summer employment with the Revenue Commissioners in County Mayo.
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a refund has been processed on behalf of the taxpayer and issued on 6 June 2006. The delay in issuing the refund was due to a technical difficulty which has since been resolved.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: The relocation of civil or public servants within Dublin city or county is not part of this Government's Decentralisation programme. The aim of the programme as announced in Budget, 2004 is to move civil and public service posts to locations outside of Dublin. This is still the case.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: My Department is not in a position to predict how many Dublin based staff will be in the tranche of 1,000 as Departments must make assignment in accordance with the protocols agreed with the unions. Hence the ultimate breakdown of staff moving will be determined by the priority position of staff on the CAF, nos. of offers accepted, the nos. offered places under the 2-10 trawls, etc. However,...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: Stamp duty is a duty on the transfer of title to property. It has been in existence in some form for many years and has not in general hindered persons moving, trading up or trading down. Stamp duty is a significant contributor to the Exchequer which permits Government spending on public services such as health and education. Stamp duty receipts also allow for a broader tax base than would...
- Regional Policy. (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am delighted to have another opportunity to try to dispel the misrepresentations and misunderstanding which seem to be occasioned by those political opponents who continue to misrepresent what has been done and continues to be done by this Government for the BMW region. I also represent that part of the world. I wish to reiterate what I stated recently. The simple fact is that Exchequer...
- Regional Policy. (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am glad. I hope everyone reads it.
- Special Educational Needs. (7 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to clarify the position of the Department of Education and Science on the matter referred to by the Deputy. She will be aware of the commitment of the Department to ensuring that all children, including those with autism, receive an education appropriate to their needs. The unit in question was completed as part of a new school development in...
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: Will the Deputy please stop interrupting?
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: Give it a rest.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: It is absurd.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: Nonsense.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy wants to weaken the law.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: Deputy Burton is consistently out of order.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: The way Deputy Burton behaves in the House she is consistently out of order.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: Deputy Finian McGrath is wrong every week.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Director of Public Prosecutions recommends it.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy's friends wear balaclavas.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy should read the Constitution.