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Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: We cannot persist with a system of government that feels it can move public servants around like pawns on a board, without devolving real power to the regions clamouring for an opportunity to develop. We cannot persist with Ministers who preen themselves at glitzy launches but are not to be found when it is time to take responsibility for those things that were not delivered. We have had a...

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Says who?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: We do not share the Tánaiste's confidence.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: While I congratulate the Tánaiste and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, I particularly congratulate the Chief Whip, Deputy Pat Carey, a northsider who has been elevated. For a while, we believed that we would be wiped out, but it is good to see that——

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Poor old Dublin is on the rack. While I will not ask anything relating to the Department of Finance on the Minister's first day, I will ask a question about the road traffic Bill. This week, I was appalled to read that 33,000 speeding drivers got off scot free because they claimed that they did not receive notices. There is a question of responsibility because legislation passed by the...

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: The road traffic Bill has been promised and Deputy Broughan and others have commented on a lack of accountability in the House. Who will take responsibility for the fact that enforcement——

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: ——in respect of speeding, one of the key killers on our roads, is collapsing? A promised Bill will add further to the legislative burden whereas the current legislation is not being enforced. There is an issue of responsibility and the Cabinet should be accountable.

Written Answers — Dublin Transport Authority: Dublin Transport Authority (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding the role of a directly elected Dublin mayor in the proposed Dublin Transport Authority; the agreements made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17460/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if delays are being experienced in the stamp duty section of the Revenue Commissioners; the reason for the delay; the steps being taken to clear the delay; the system operated for identifying delays in Revenue transactions that are outside acceptable tolerance; and the areas showing strain in meeting performance targets. [17143/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who are not domiciled here for tax purposes; the estimate of the tax foregone to the State as a result of the tax treatment of non-domiciles; if he plans to change the tax treatment of non-domiciles; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs incurred to date for decentralisation, broken down by individual Departments and agencies. [17833/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the €833 million allocation for the decentralisation sub-programme in the National Development Plan by individual Departments and agencies. [17834/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the €833 million allocation for the decentralisation sub-programme in the National Development Plan between Government Departments on one hand, and State agencies on the other. [17835/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that since changes have been made in the supply arrangements for specialist stockings for persons with acute swelling, medical card holders are having difficulty in obtaining service for lack of trained nurses to do the required measurement for fittings as in the case of a person (details...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the costs incurred to date for decentralisation, broken down by her Department and the agencies under the aegis of her Department. [18118/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Transport the costs incurred to date for decentralisation, broken down by his Department and the agencies under the aegis of his Department. [18121/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the costs incurred to date for decentralisation, broken down by his Department and the agencies under the aegis of his Department. [18117/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 293: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the costs incurred to date for decentralisation, broken down by her Department and the agencies under the aegis of her Department. [18115/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the costs incurred to date for decentralisation, broken down by his Department and the agencies under the aegis of his Department. [18110/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 May 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the Government have undertaken an additional study of extending contributory pension cover to women who were homemakers; and when it is intended to take decisions on pension reform in this area. [17309/08]