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Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

John Perry: Is the Minister aware the reduction of VAT is having a dire impact? There is nothing being done for traders in the Border counties.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

John Perry: Nobody is speaking on this here.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the loss of trade business by suppliers in this jurisdiction to cross-Border purchasing he will carry out a review of the control procedures in place, both here and in Northern Ireland, to prevent the use of invalid VAT registration numbers in cross-B order trade purchase transactions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding an industrial dispute (details supplied) which is holding up single farm payment applications in his local Department offices; if he will give assurances that the situation will be rectified as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43538/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo whose parcel of land of 7.6 hectares has been reduced to 7.46 hectares as a result of being measured by satellite; if his Department will correct their files to show the original mapped holding of 7.6 hectares; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Whole School Evaluations: Whole School Evaluations (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the annual cost of whole school evaluations and subject inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43416/08]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the annual cost of oral exams and practical exams held in school term as opposed to holiday time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43417/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the annual cost of school development and planning programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43418/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the annual cost of in-service courses organised by second level service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43419/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the impact the cutbacks in education will have on the staffing levels in a school (details supplied) in County Sligo, including all full-time and part-time teaching posts; the teacher numbers in this school from September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43828/08]

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

John Perry: I compliment Deputy Creed on bringing this important motion to the House. The motion focuses on the cutbacks being imposed by the Government on the agriculture sector. These cutbacks are short-sighted and they have provoked widespread opposition in rural Ireland, an opposition well dramatised by the presence this week of a few quality sheep from the Ox Mountains in Sligo outside the main...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (3 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the implications of a bilateral agreement on fisheries between the EU and Norway; the consequences for the fishing industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44032/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants who have made commitments by way of land transfer, and so on in order to qualify for the young farmer's installation aid scheme; the way he proposes to treat them in view of the sudden closure of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44031/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (3 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the impact the recent cutbacks in education will have on staffing levels on a school (details supplied) in County Sligo, including all full-time and part-time teaching posts; if there are plans to provide a new facility; if so, the position of same on the building programme; the teacher numbers in this school...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

John Perry: The Tánaiste does not know.

School Staffing. (4 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on a newspaper article (details supplied) regarding the issue of bogus teachers taking up teaching positions in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44203/08]

Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

John Perry: I congratulate the Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the European Union on its work and the report produced under the chairmanship of Senator Paschal Donohoe. I congratulate all members of the sub-committee and the secretariat on their accomplishment. I support the broad thrust of the sub-committee's report that Ireland's policy of being a constructive member at the heart of the European...

Consumer Issues: Motion (9 Dec 2008)

John Perry: I congratulate my party colleague, Deputy Varadkar, on introducing this important motion. During last year's election campaign, Fine Gael told the people that Fianna Fáil had lost its way by becoming more complacent and less competent throughout its years in office. It is sad that our analysis has proven to be so accurate so clearly and so quickly. Fine Gael has consistently pointed out...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

John Perry: I thank Deputy Mitchell for sharing time. When contributing to the Second Stage debate on new legislation, it is the normal expectation Deputies would speak to the detail of the Bill. However, in the case of this legislation from the Minister, Deputy Harney, I call on the Government to withdraw the Bill and start again. To paraphrase the old adage, given where the Government wants to get...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Dec 2008)

John Perry: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will publish the report commissioned to review maternity hospitals in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45658/08]