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Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1283: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the circumstances that led to the loss of files containing sensitive personal information regarding social welfare recipients; the protocols that were in place governing the handling of such data; the way it came about that these protocols did not protect against this incident; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1293: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if target time limits for the processing of applications in respect of a refund of social insurance payments have been set in which a person is not liable to payment; and if problems have arisen with lengthy turnaround times in issuing such payments. [30155/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1397: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the intensive nature of questions regarding medical and other histories questionnaires which homeless persons have to complete in order to qualify for service; and his views on whether this approach conforms with the rights of persons. [29978/08]

Written Answers — Homelessness Strategy: Homelessness Strategy (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1435: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the key performance indicators used for assessing the impact of the homelessness strategy; the achievements over the past five years; if an evaluation has been conducted of the homeless strategy by independent consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29979/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1445: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a family in the rental accommodation scheme in the event that the tenant to whom the property was assigned dies and, in particular, whether the family will succeed to the tenancy; and if they will have security in the longer term in the event that a particular landlord decided to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1504: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if fibreglass batts used to insulate attics meet the highest environmental standards and his views on concerns about degrading of the product, emission of formaldehyde and potential loss of its R-value in certain circumstances; and if other technologies are considered preferable by Sustainable Energy Ireland...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1659: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will introduce changes in the staffing policy in schools whereby substitute teachers who are proving successful can secure continuity of employment through a more open recruitment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29598/08]

Written Answers — School Books: School Books (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1686: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to introduce measures to prevent needless changes in school books that force parents to discard perfectly useable books in order to get the latest edition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29980/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1734: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding building works at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30414/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1847: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department retains a compensable interest in buildings and equipment provided at State expense in circumstances in which a school building located on religious lands closes and it is proposed to sell. [30324/08]

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taxing Master of the High Court has drawn the attention of the House to the fact that many people are being ripped off in the legal fees they are being charged. A Government committee sat and reported on this, but we have not yet had any action on the matter. What priority does Government give to No. 74, the legal costs Bill? This is a matter that affects not only ordinary families,...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: That does not sound as if it is being given priority. Reports and recommendations have been provided.

Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Finance his latest assessment of the 2008 year end level for the numbers out of work, the shortfall in tax revenue and the Exchequer deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31744/08]

Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: In light of today's figures from the CSO, how does it feel to be the first Minister for Finance in 25 years to have to report a recession to the people? Does the Minister still maintain that the collapse we are experiencing in Ireland has to do with international events when the evidence from the CSO today categorically shows that the fall is far more acute in Ireland than in any other...

Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: I agree with the Minister there are difficult external conditions. However, does he suggest that Ireland's falling share in export markets does not have anything to do with what is happening here? Is he trying to say our falling competitiveness does not have to do with what has happened here? Is he trying to say the fact inflation in Ireland was running at almost twice what it was running...

Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Did the Minister look at the CSO figures on exports today? They are not growing.

Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: The CSO figures do not show that and no independent commentator would agree on that.

Fiscal Policy. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Government has crowded out our exporters and crowded out people trying to make a living.

Financial Sector. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the banks or the Central Bank and the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority regarding the robustness of the Irish financial sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31746/08]

Financial Sector. (25 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: I accept the Minister's expression of thanks for my support. I asked his predecessor for this 11 months ago so it is a little tardy in arriving. Is the Minister confident he has all the necessary legal means to deal with an emergency such as the need for consolidation, as has been required in other jurisdictions, and that there would be no legal impediments such as regulations relating to...