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Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: I would like to raise a second matter. We have spent the week trying to clarify what will be done about the gaping hole in the regulatory structure that the Government put together for health insurance. Will emergency legislation be introduced to deal with that lacuna? Will it be handled in a leisurely fashion over the coming weeks and months? There seems to be an extraordinary lack of...

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: It seems that the forum will deal with all aspects of public sector pay policy, which is the collective responsibility of the entire Government

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: I am entitled to ask whether a legislative measure will be introduced so that the new forum we have heard about will be put in place.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Was the Tánaiste consulted about the appointment of Mr. Tom Mulcahy to the——

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: It is relevant to ask——

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: May I just ask——

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Perhaps the Chair will let me complete my sentence before he rules it out of order. Is it appropriate that the same person should chair two bodies?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: He will act as a supervisor——

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: It is a legislative initiative.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: It does not seem appropriate to merge the chairmanship of two boards.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Is it not the case that irrevocable decisions which will have a bearing on this legislation will have to be made in the next few days?

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the difference in fund allocation for Irish Aid in 2007 as compared with that of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3933/07]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political situation in Taiwan; the position of his Department with regard to recognition of Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3911/07]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (8 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a project (details supplied) in Dublin 24 has applied to the youth affairs section of her Department for funding to support educational facilities through this project; the expected timeframe involved before a decision is taken in respect of this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4589/07]

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach is scraping the barrel.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school building projects currently assessed as being of band three priority awaiting progression by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4992/07]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level physics at leaving certificate level for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5010/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the gardaí should be given the power to seize spray paints from young people found in possession of them as a measure to try to defeat the problem of graffiti; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5216/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Finance the basis on which eligibility for a pension for non-established public servants is calculated; and if he has proposals to improve this arrangement. [5199/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in posts due to decentralise who have been reassigned to other positions; if the central application system promised to facilitate those wishing to remain in Dublin has been established; the number of vacancies that have been notified to it for filling; the number of applications it has received for those posts; and the...