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Reasons for abandoning pyrite levy

Summary

Barry Cowen asks why the Government will not proceed with the promised quarry levy. The Chair refers him to parliamentary questions, and the Taoiseach says the decision is based on legal advice.

The Taoiseach mentioned earlier that the pyrite levy Bill will not be proceeded with.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are not having a debate on the issue now.

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Will the Taoiseach indicate to the House the reasons for the Government's decision to not proceed with the levy on quarries?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I suggest the Deputy raise the matter by way of parliamentary question.

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It is important.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is not a matter for the Order of Business.

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The House has been told on numerous occasions that legislation to provide for a levy would be introduced. It now appears the legislation will not be introduced. It is right and proper that the Taoiseach clarify the matter.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I must ask the Deputy to respect the Chair. That is not a matter relevant to the Order of Business.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It is based on legal advice.

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It is very conflicting.

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