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Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Was there?

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Process, not substance.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: We are not in Tuam anymore, unfortunately.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Lisbon Agenda, which was agreed at the Lisbon European Council in 2000, aspired to make the European economy the most dynamic and competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010. The recent mid-term review of the strategy concluded that performance in regard to the Lisbon objectives had been disappointing and that an important aspect had been poor implementation of economic and...

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Did Deputy Ó Caoláin make copies of his speech available while he was reading it?

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am happy to give a copy to Deputy Ó Caoláin when it is available.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Ó Caoláin has the same obligation to me as I have to him.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Ó Caoláin is, actually.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is, actually.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy listens to what I have to say in the way I listened to him, I will provide it for him.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Why does Deputy Ó Caoláin adopt an argumentative position?

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am fine. It is Deputy Ó Caoláin who is always argumentative.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: There is no problem with my blood pressure.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: I will arrange to have a copy of the script made available to Deputy Ó Caoláin, although he did not provide a copy of his speech for me. I do not see what is the big deal. I have something to say and I would like to say it. I am here 21 years.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: It does show. I listened in silence to Deputy Ó Caoláin and I do not understand why I cannot be listened to with the same level of respect. I just do not understand it.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Thank you. On foot of the review, the European Council agreed that in consultation with national parliaments and social partners, member states would prepare national reform programmes which would set out measures which are being taken or proposed in support of the priority objectives of jobs and growth. In particular, national programmes would address the need for increased investment in...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (20 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that for confidentiality reasons they are not in a position to comment on the tax affairs of any taxpayer.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (20 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the latest relevant information available is in respect of stamp duty repayments arising from property transactions made in the year ending 31 December 2004. Repayments of overpaid stamp duties in this category amounting to some €2.2 million were made in that year with the bulk of them being repaid to solicitors acting on behalf of their clients.

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (20 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: I have not received a pre-budget submission from the organisation concerned as yet. However, when it becomes available, the contents will be considered in the context of the forthcoming budget and Finance Bill. As Deputies are aware, it would not be appropriate for me to comment in advance of the budget on possible decisions taken.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: Policy in respect of the promotion or development of biofuels is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. However, I acknowledge that tax can play a role in the promotion of biofuels and in this regard there is the current duty exemption scheme for biofuels, which was introduced by section 50 of the Finance Act 2004, as a limited,...