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Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: There is the potential for significant savings of public money if this can be developed into a shared service that yields returns. Has the Minister considered the potential for better treasury management in individual bodies due to use of the NTMA? If this generates savings, would it be reflected in terms of a reduction in the number of bureaucrats involved in treasury management and an...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: I welcome these amendments. The credit union movement has been unique in offering loans to people at affordable rates. They assist many people who would not normally be banking in the general run of things. When we are debating credit unions it is important to raise some of the other issues that arise. The deposit protection scheme to which I referred earlier is one where continuing issues...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: I am surprised the Minister has not commented on the savings protection scheme, which is topical. During the week the Minister stated that, with his EU colleagues, he is examining the deposit protection scheme that applies to other financial institutions. My understanding is that the credit union savings protection scheme does not even go as far as the deposit protection scheme we are...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: I have no objection to the amendment. Is the Tánaiste removing the requirement of an insurance licence or is he making changes to accommodate the described anomalies, such as the person returning who is unable to continue with a savings product? I presume there is still a requirement that the insurance company must be licensed somewhere.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: This is the core of the Tánaiste's new elements and warrants study. Regarding the issue of being engaged in retail lending, would hedge funds be regulated? Generally, they would purchase financial instruments that would not be deemed retail.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: I presume the Tánaiste's argument is that he is awaiting European legislation before regulating people who deal in securitised instruments of one sort or another that may be subject to questionable ratings. Should people running hedge funds be authorised under some of the proposed elements, namely, probity, competence and adequate levels of experience and skill? While the products might...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General in his 2006 annual report, she is confident that the ICT governance in the Health Service Executive is compliant with Department of Finance rules issued in September 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24076/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether, in view of the opinion of the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive as well as that of her Department's hospital planning office and the National Development Finance Agency that the radiotherapy network will not be delivered through PPP by the target date of 2011, it will be delivered by this...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 163: To ask the Taoiseach if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the relevant data. [24685/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the relevant data....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of posts and the number of applicants to date on the system established by the Public Appointments Service to match Dublin based vacancies with people wishing to remain in Dublin. [24238/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has assessed the implication of the recommendation of the decentralisation implementation group that his Department should now free up local recruitment where necessary and initiate, where appropriate, arrangements to fill gaps by promotion; if he will act on this recommendation; and the number of posts and costs involved....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if she will set out the relevant data....

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport the critical conditions that need to be met to establish readiness to vest three airports; the way the airports currently measure against these benchmarks; and if the airports outlined have a critical path and a timeframe to achieve them. [24163/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the relevant data. [24686/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the relevant data....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the relevant...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out the relevant...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has ascertained from all public service agencies involved in decentralisation the make-up of the 2,800 people who have taken up posts due to decentralise; the number of these who are transferring with their post from Dublin, who are transferring upon promotion and who are new recruits; and if he will set out...