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Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: He said Johnstown Castle.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: It was a Fine Gael Government that set up Teagasc in Johnstown Castle. I thank the Minister of State for reminding the House of that. I do not wish to blow our trumpet too much about what we have done for County Wexford because it makes the other side of the House look bad. We handed the present Government a healthy economy in 1997 but it has squandered it and neglected this country.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: It is a question of respect for this House.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: I made a formal request this morning to the Chief Government Whip for the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, to make a statement, or to have a debate in this House on the matter we have been discussing. As a new Member of this House, elected in 2002, I believe it is a sad day for democracy.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Yesterday evening, on RTE1 and on TV3 we heard an interview by Deputy Callely.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: This morning, on the "Today with Pat Kenny" radio show, we heard an interview with Deputy Callely.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: This is an absolute shame. Millions of people outside this House are talking about democracy in the House.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: I would like to finish my point of order.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: It is. For the sake of democracy, Deputy Callely should make a statement to the House.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: In 1994, Deputy Hogan gave a statement to this House.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: If Deputy Callely will not make a statement, will the Taoiseach make one?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Whose fault is that?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: It is not. This is a sad day for democracy. Two people in this House should make statements, namely the Taoiseach and Deputy Callely. They should make simple statements to the House. In recent days, two Ministers of State, Deputies Parlon and Kitt, were allowed to make statements to the House. Deputy Callely and the Taoiseach should be allowed to do the same.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: I cannot accept the ruling of the House.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of money made available to the Health Service Executive in 2004 and to date in 2005 and proposed for 2006 in respect of elderly day care provision in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38479/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether Bunclody should be transferred to the Enniscorthy Garda division and Ferns should be transferred to the Gorey Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/05]

Defence Forces Property. (7 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount of revenue obtained from the sale of property in his Department; the percentage of same which was re-invested in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38126/05]

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Many charities fund raise at this time of the year, yet we are still waiting for the Charities regulation Bill. Will the Taoiseach assure me it will be put on the priority list for next year? It has been raised in the House on a number of occasions this year and it is important the legislation is brought before the House as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance if there are exemptions from capital gains tax for persons with a disability (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38185/05]

Written Answers — Maritime Safety: Maritime Safety (6 Dec 2005)

Paul Kehoe: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of complaints (details supplied) he has received; the investigations and actions which were taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37789/05]