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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on backdating the latest stamp duty concessions to the June start date for the concession for first time buyers in view of his indication at that time that no further changes would be made. [34608/07]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (12 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has assessed the scientific evidence on the merit of fluoridation of water supplies for general distribution; if she is satisfied that the existing levels of fluoridation in water supplies here are appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34483/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm the date when a school (details supplied) will reopen; and if she will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the special children enrolled in the school will not lose another term at this vital stage of their education. [34606/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the failure of part of the 1952 heating system of a school (details supplied); if she has emergency resources to respond to this problem; when decisions on the SWS will be issued; and if she will communicate to the school. [34607/07]

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: We do not agree to this. There was a debate in the committee on the Health Estimate and information was not forthcoming as to the detail of what was being proposed. Our spokesman and members of the committee were frustrated with the information available to them and feel there is a need for further debate this morning so that issue can be properly scrutinised by the Dáil. On No. 7a, motion...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: I understand the Taoiseach will sign the Lisbon treaty this morning and I wish him well. When will the Government make a decision on the timing of the referendum on the EU treaty? There is no doubt that winning this referendum will not be a pushover. It is important that the Government and other parties who support this referendum have sufficient notice and time to prepare a strong...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: It will be secondary legislation to introduce the necessary orders to have inspections in place. This is a matter of serious urgency and the consequences of continued delay undermine confidence in an area in which confidence and standards are crucial.

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: I was not privy to the conversation between the Tánaiste and the leader of Fine Gael, but we accept his good faith. I agree with Deputy Gilmore that we must apply the regulatory standards to this appointment. We must be careful, as it would be regrettable were the House to divide, but Deputy Gilmore feels strongly on this issue for good reason. The Tánaiste might take time to reflect on...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: The Health Information and Quality Authority.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Does the Government ever consider such matters before making decisions?

Written Answers — Dublin Bay Task Force: Dublin Bay Task Force (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 98: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the terms of reference, the membership and the report date of the Task Force on Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30709/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide details of VRT receipts on both a pre and post-budget basis for 2006 and 2007 and forecast receipts for 2008 to 2010. [34851/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide details of receipts from stamp duty forecast for 2008 to 2010 on both a pre and post-budget basis. [34852/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the basis for the calculation that the net effect on tax projections from budget 2008 changes would be €661 million additional tax revenues. [34853/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to cases where moneys being paid electronically in November to the Revenue Commissioners have not been taken yet by the Revenue; the cause of this problem; and the extent of same. [35634/07]

Written Answers — Refund Policies: Refund Policies (18 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the no refund policies that often apply not only to airline travel but to associated booking of accommodation; if such policies are fully in accord with the spirit of consumer protection law which would require the applications of the conditions of any agreement to supply service in a...

Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: He is not waving; he is drowning.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 127: To ask the Taoiseach further to a previous parliamentary question, if he will provide details of the incremental costs of all bodies from set up and annual budget with a break down of annual overheads. [35916/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will estimate the cost of restructuring stamp duty for non first time residential buyers where there is 0% for transactions of up to €100,000, 5% on the next €350,000 and 9% on the balance; the estimated cost for the same buyers if 0% for transactions of up to €125,000, 7% on the next €875,000 and 9% on the balance;...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Dec 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to a previous parliamentary question if he will provide details of the incremental costs of all bodies from set up and annual budget with a break down of annual overheads. [35912/07]