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Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy never refers to the increase in incomes when he speaks about the increase in tax.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: He never refers to it.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy said on budget night during a debate with me that such taxes comprise an extra €2,000 per year.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is prepared to talk about that extra €2,000, but he never mentions the increase in the average industrial wage of €11,000.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy includes what he regards as increased taxes at local level or at other levels, he should also include the increased incomes——

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: ——so people will be able to form a view on whether they have a greater disposable income, which they have.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy should read Fine Gael's press releases.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The point is that there is no increased burden on the individual taxpayer. There is an increase in contributions by the corporate——

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: They are doing it.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: That was my argument on tax reliefs.

Finance Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy may be aware that section 98(a) of the Finance Act 1999, as inserted by section 50 of the Finance Act 2004, provides for the introduction of a scheme for excise tax relief for biofuels. The purpose of the scheme is to allow qualified and conditional relief from excise of biofuel used in approved pilot projects for either the production of biofuel or the testing of the technical...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulations: Banking Sector Regulations (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am aware of recent reports about endowment mortgages. However, the investigation of these reports is a matter in the first instance for the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority, IFSRA, which is statutorily independent in the carrying out of its regulatory functions. In 2004, IFSRA wrote to all lenders and insurers seeking information on their endowment businesses. The information...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that their customs service currently has nine drug detector dog teams in operation at strategic locations throughout the country. These locations are Cork, Dublin Port — two teams, Dublin Airport — two teams, Rosslare, Sligo, Shannon and Waterford. The dogs are trained to detect cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and amphetamines. One team is also trained...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy may be aware that section 98(a) of the Finance Act 1999, as inserted by section 50 of the Finance Act 2004, provides for the introduction of a scheme for excise tax relief for biofuels. The purpose of the scheme is to allow qualified and conditional relief from excise of biofuel used in approved pilot projects for either the production of biofuel or the testing of the technical...

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 17, the Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 1, Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Second Stage.

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: Obviously these are matters that can be referred to the Taoiseach who speaks on behalf of the Government on them. It is not for me to make further comment except to say that from our point of view it is a matter for the two Governments to discharge their responsibilities in ensuring that the Agreement is implemented in full.

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: I have been assured it will be published this session.

Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Brian Cowen: It is always a matter for the Whips to decide at any time how the business of the House is ordered.