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Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give assurances on the safety of organic food in view of the recent report of the Food Safety Authority on the use of organic fertiliser. [37380/08]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the agricultural sector to reduce, as required, its emissions of CO2. [37381/08]

Written Answers — Competition Law: Competition Law (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the circumstances in which the Government can consult with or negotiate with representatives of professional organisations on the price of services to be funded by the State and the constraints which EU competition law places on such negotiations. [37755/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance if pensioners who are forced to purchase annuities on reaching retirement enjoy any protection against default by insurance companies providing those products; if legislative changes to protect annuities or to remove the obligation to purchase annuities is now appropriate. [37756/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the increased provision in 2009 over 2008 in respect of interest sinking fund and debt management expenses, distinguishing the increase due to higher interest rates, higher debt levels and earlier repayment schedules; and if he will make a statement on the forecast of Government debt servicing during 2009. [37757/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a modification in the gift tax rules in order that partners who are cohabiting and rearing children together are allowed to transfer the property into their joint names without incurring capital acquisition tax. [37796/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on shortening the period before which a person who is married to an Irish citizen can apply for naturalisation. [37758/08]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (30 Oct 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is possible to allow bodies such as a company (details supplied) to place broadcast advertisements within a code of reasonable practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37754/08]

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach should explain the policy changes.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the basis on which the exemption for persons earning less than the minimum wage will be provided; if it would be on a weekly or annual income; if he proposes to make changes in the application of the levy on those with higher incomes in order to pay for the cost of this exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax treatment of profits made from short selling shares. [38157/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance if the new income levy will be added to DIRT as it applies to bank accounts; if people entitled to exemption from DIRT will be exempt; and if the health levy will also apply. [38158/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify the treatment of assets in assessing means for the medical card in the case of persons aged under 69 and in the case of persons aged 70 and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37924/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of acute hospital beds currently unavailable in Dublin hospitals due to cost cutting measures, refurbishment, dealing with infection control and occupied by patients who should be in hospice care. [38436/08]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is within the power of the Taxi Regulator or of the State to impose a numerical cap on the number of taxi drivers operating in a particular district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38316/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 396: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the plight of homeowners in north County Dublin in which foundations have been built using faulty material; if he has investigated the adequacy of the legal protections of these families, and of the speed of response of those responsible for remedying the defects; and his...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 168: To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons who have been relocated to each of the decentralised locations established by units or agencies under his Department; the floor areas and occupancy capacity of each of the facilities concerned; and the date by which it is intended to complete the transfer of remaining staff. [38914/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 169: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff moves that have been necessitated by the decentralisation programme in units or agencies in his Department distinguishing the moves at managerial or technical level. [38929/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 170: To ask the Taoiseach the facilities in Dublin which units or agencies under his Department, plan to vacate as a result of the decentralisation programme; the floor areas involved; and when it is planned that they will be realised. [38944/08]

Written Answers — Price Competitiveness: Price Competitiveness (5 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the initiative she has taken to ensure that price reductions are passed on to the Irish motorists; the latest survey that she has carried out on this issue; and the initiatives taken by the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority in the past six months on this issue. [38577/08]