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Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: In that case, why not hold back the Estimates debate?

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: This item is being presented at very short notice and only 50 minutes is being provided for debate. It is a serious issue. There are deadly feuds on our streets with innocent people being caught in the crossfire. Spokespersons and other Members deserve more time than this. It is a serious issue that needs more debate. I am surprised that it is allotted only 50 minutes.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Tánaiste will have seen headlines in all today's newspapers on a report about fleecers. If I am not mistaken, she was asked to call in these fleecers to discuss with them the fact, as we now see in official information, that the multiples are charging in excess of 30% more——

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: A programme for consumer protection in the programme for Government includes measures such as introducing on-the-spot fines for breaches of consumer law, preventing——-

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Please allow me to complete the list. It also includes measures to ensure prices of goods are labelled and transparent. The National Consumer Agency is telling us there is no rational explanation for charging 30% more for products south of the Border, yet this is occurring. Is the Tánaiste planning to introduce some consumer protections as are in the programme for Government? Does she...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Do not start issuing yellow cards too soon.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Deputy Coughlan has been a Member of this House long enough to know what is going on.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach is a great man to lecture the Opposition.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if an alternative mechanism has been developed and confirmed as feasible to substitute for the loss in the excise duty refund for public transport services; if he has assessed the merits of a proposal put forward by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council which develops a scheme promoting positive gains in CO2 emissions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance the meetings, either at ministerial level or at official level, within the EU regarding a move to increase the level of deposit savings protected in the event of failure of a financial institution; and if Ministers have set a deadline for the taking of proposals on the matter. [24594/08]

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the capital cost and the recurring cost associated with the establishment of the primary care teams which have been established to date. [24777/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Transport if an alternative mechanism has been developed and confirmed as feasible to substitute for the loss in the excise duty refund for public transport services; if he has assessed the merits of a proposal put forward by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council, which develops a scheme promoting positive gains in CO2 emissions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has fulfilled the criteria he set out before the introduction of the order enforcing provisional drivers being accompanied; if a date has been set for the order to be introduced; when the enforcement initiative by the Garda will commence; and the details of its plan. [24342/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 686, 687, 723 and 724 of 17 June 2008, if he will provide this Deputy with the census returns made by the primary schools listed for 2007/2008 and the three previous years. [24660/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in classes of 20 pupils or less and the number of children in classes of 30 pupils or more in the latest year for which he has information nationally, in Dublin and in schools in the different postal districts of Dublin. [24661/08]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (24 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 401: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances in which persons who hold British passports can obtain the right to vote in a referendum; and if this requires them to surrender their British citizenship. [24398/08]

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: On the same issue, the Minister for Finance stated clearly yesterday that changes would be commencing now, suggesting an immediate response in July. The Taoiseach has said something contrary.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Dáil needs to know which is the intention of the Government. This is the Order of Business.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: Yes, the debate is promised.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach could go further if only he were willing to be more co-operative.