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Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has identified by reference to the consumer price index or other mechanisms the precise cause or causes of inflation in the economy in each of the past ten years to date; the degree of inflation in each of the contributory causes; the degree to which he proposes to address such issues directly with a view to the restoration...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance when it was last perceived that the economy here was competitive in international markets; the causes of erosion of this status; the measures he has taken or intends to take to bring about the restoration of competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45232/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take over the next two years to improve the competitiveness of the manufacturing and service sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45233/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of change in banking structures and personnel in each of the banks or other financial institutions sought by him or brought about by circumstances arising from injudicious borrowing or lending which culminated in the National Asset Management Agency rescue plan; the job description, terms and conditions of employment in each case; if he...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has monitored or observed fluctuations in all forms of insurance premiums in 2009; the full extent of increase or decrease in each sector; the reason for such changes; the extent to which the valuation of the items or property insured has increased or decreased in 2009; if he expects...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has ascertained the precise level of increase in insurance premiums, including motor insurance, over the past 12 months; the reason for such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45220/09]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken or proposes to take to bring insurance costs down in line with economic trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45221/09]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has monitored insurance premium increases; if the basis for such increases has been clarified, particularly against a background of alleged deflation in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45222/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has issued instructions to the banking sector with a view to ensuring the availability of adequate working capital and overdraft facilities for business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45223/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions, independently or in the context of the National Asset Management Agency, with the banking sectors with a view to achieving progress in the matter of provision of adequate lending facilities to meet the requirements of small and medium-sized businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45224/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the banking sector is committed to providing working capital for business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45225/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the Office of Public Works has studied recent flooding; the extent to which this has been caused by the interruption of existing drainage in the course of road building or other works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45226/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which drainage or flood alleviation works over the past five years have been adequate in the context of recent flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45228/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has studied flooding reports in various locations here; his plans to initiate or upgrade a regional drainage programme with a view to in the first instance targeting those most susceptible to flooding and areas most severely affected during recent heavy rainfalls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45229/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which various flood remedial works undertaken throughout County Kildare have adequately withstood recent heavy rainfall; the extent to which he is prepared to initiate further works in terms of drainage and flood management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45227/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the various locations throughout County Kildare which have been brought to his attention in the context of flooding arising from heavy rainfall in the past five years and to date in 2009; his plans or proposals to address this issue by way of strategic drainage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45234/09]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected to act on the recommendations of the interdepartmental group dealing with the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994; the status of the report; if immediate action is intended on foot of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45230/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance if the measures taken in the 2009 budget were effective in terms of achieving their targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45231/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance if all arrears of tax paid by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare have been refunded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45235/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45237/09]