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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of PAYE workers in County Mayo; the numbers who pay income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6880/07]

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason he proposes to equip himself with the power by order to prohibit, licence and otherwise regulate the provision of arms brokering activities undertaken outside the State by non-resident Irish citizens; if he has satisfied himself that the exercise of extra-territorial jurisdiction over the acts of non-resident...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: This House, with the consent of all the parties, will pass all Stages of emergency legislation in a few hours to close a loophole in respect of the operation of health insurance. When we are united, we can act very quickly and when we are united on a particular course of action, we can move with speed. Deputy O'Connor said we should not rush into things, we should take our time, this is a...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: I thank the Deputy for putting that on the record.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: He was completely offside.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Three quarters of a loaf is a big meal.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: That is the important bit.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: That is simply not true and the Deputy knows it.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (20 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of contracts awarded by her Department to outside consultants in respect of each year since 2000; the recipient of the contract in each case; if she will provide a short description of the work covered by the contract; the original estimate of the cost of the contract; the final amount paid in respect of each such contract;...

Written Answers — Palliative Care: Palliative Care (20 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the recommendations that have been implemented arising from the report of the National Palliative Care Committee 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6280/07]

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Benchmarking.

Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road following the stadium's closure at the end of 2006; when the demolition of the old stadium and construction of the new stadium will begin; if the planning process is resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5559/07]

National Development Plan: Statements. (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The Minister for Finance must be disappointed so little attention is being paid by the House to the national development plan. I would like more time, before and after the election, to debate the plan. I am saddened we have learned nothing from the first national development plan. The new plan fits into the straitjacket of the expenditure profiles that Brussels demands. It has even adopted...

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Which Government?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Is there no end to the incompetence? It is unbelievable.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: That was not the Tánaiste's view.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (14 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when will he publish the Deloitte and Touche and William Fry report on the future of TG4; if he has made a decision on the way TG4 will be funded in the long-term; the current arrangements for the independence of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5255/07]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (14 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will amend the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 to prohibit publicans from providing free alcoholic beverages on a time limited basis to customers; the number of prosecutions to date under section 20 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, broken down by year from 2003 to date in 2007; the number of...