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Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 18: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has set any target for the number of civil servants and State agency employees who will move to decentralised locations during 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8061/08]

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Tánaiste has not answered the question of how many will be decentralised during 2008. This is yet another example of the Government making a political decision, like setting up the HSE. Decentralisation was nothing more than a political decision, made in December 2003 for budget 2004. The Government is now hiving responsibility over to an unaccountable body, the implementation group....

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: This was a political decision by the Government, back in December 2003, when it said it would decentralise 10,300 by the end of 2006.

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government made that commitment but is now blaming the implementation body. Is the Minister taking responsibility for the situation in which we find ourselves, where almost 80% of civil servants have yet to be decentralised and in more than 23 locations absolutely nothing has been done in terms of decentralisation? What is the Minister going to do about it?

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the Minister going to do about it?

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: My party is very much in favour of decentralisation.

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government gave a commitment——

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the timescale?

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Tánaiste should answer the questions.

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, my criticism is that this was a political decision taken with no preparation——

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It has not happened and the Tánaiste is not taking responsibility for it.

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: My party is absolutely for it.

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: If the Tánaiste needs our assistance——

Decentralisation Programme. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will help the Minister.

Tax Collection. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have an estimate of the amount of unclaimed taxes; and if he has satisfied himself that the Revenue Commissioners' statement of strategy sets no specific targets in this area. [8064/08]

Tax Collection. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again the Tánaiste has not answered my question. I asked for an estimate of the amount of unclaimed taxes. When the Tánaiste's Department rang me in this regard, I told it which specifics I was looking for. The point I am making is straightforward. In 2007, there were refunds in the order of €530 million. I have with me the strategy to help customers in paying the correct amount...

Tax Collection. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is a simple measure.

Tax Collection. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Revenue could conduct a high-profile——

Tax Collection. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a question of the level of refunds involved. We have devised estimates based on spending patterns identified by the Central Statistics Office, CSO, and the figure relating to unclaimed medical expenses in 2007 was in the region of €500 million, €250 million was unclaimed in rent payments and €300 million in bin charges. Many people, including the elderly, may be uncomfortable...

Tax Collection. (26 Feb 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: When?

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