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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 May 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received a request from the Director of Consumer Affairs to amend legislation to provide for the more effective control of postal competitions and promotions that encourage consumers to phone premium phone lines; if, in view of the serious concern at the operation of some of these schemes, he intends to respond to...

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: One of the Ministers knows the facts.

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I support the remarks made by my colleague, Deputy Howlin, regarding the fishermen of Kilmore Quay and Dunmore, and the deal done before Christmas by the Minister of State, Mr. Gallagher, which has left those fishermen struggling to make a living.

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: I want to ask about legislation. I understand the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill must be brought to the Dáil in the next 25 to 30 days in an emergency manner. We have had much emergency legislation this year and we have been asking for more. Is it the case that if we do not introduce the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill in the next few weeks, we will not be able to license all our sea-fishing boats...

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: This is a Government of emergency legislation. Nothing seems to be planned and we do not seem to have any carefully planned approach to business.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures in place to monitor whether or not those who claim to be non-resident for tax purposes are actually resident out of the country for the required period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18267/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the Revenue Commission document quoted on the "Prime Time Investigates" programme, transmitted on 23 May 2005, which said that some individuals who claimed to be non-resident for tax purposes were in reality living here; his response to the claim made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18266/05]

Postal Services. (2 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: The recent announcement by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, that a new system of postcodes will be introduced in Ireland by 1 January 2008 provides no seriously persuasive argument as to why new postcodes are necessary. I am not convinced this scheme does not have the potential to turn into another €50 million squandering of public money...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position on the Moroccan prisoners being held by Polisario; the number of these prisoners; if they have been visited by the International Organisation of the Red Cross; the action the Government or the European Union has taken to secure their release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/05]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (2 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if recognition of the Sahara-Arab Democratic Republic as an independent state is still Government policy; his views on whether it is legal for mining or fishing rights, which were in the jurisdiction of the former Spanish Sahara, to be exploited by others; his further views on whether it is appropriate for EU assistance to be made available...

Written Answers — School Inspection Reports: School Inspection Reports (14 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the recent decision of the Supreme Court banning the publication of inspectors reports on primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19655/05]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (14 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the concern expressed at the launch of the National Education Welfare Board's first strategic plan that the development of the board's work had been inhibited by a lack of funding; the steps being taken to provide the board with the resources to discharge all its duties, including the appointment of...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (14 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a description of the configuration of the Government's data VPN in the Kildare Street and Government Buildings area; the capacity of the Oireachtas data connection to the VPN; the capacity of the VPN data connection to the Internet; his plans to enhance the data capacity of the Government VPN; his further plans to provide...

Written Answers — Company Investigation: Company Investigation (14 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views in terms of the public interest on a person and a company (details supplied) who and which will be in a position to acquire control over the entire cable television platform here while at the same time being the most significant shareholder; and if he will instruct the Competition Authority to undertake a full...

Written Answers — Company Investigation: Company Investigation (14 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that control of NTL Ireland has already passed out of the hands of NTL to a company (details supplied); if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the parties used an elaborate warehousing stratagem to oust the system of prior merger control provided for in Part 3...

Written Answers — Company Investigation: Company Investigation (14 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the fact that, in conjunction with the interposition of its bankers (details supplied), UGC will already be exercising control of influence over the former NTL Ireland business; if the Competition Authority will be instructed to undertake an immediate investigation to ensure that UGC has not jumped the gun by...

Company Takeovers. (15 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the proposed takeover of a company (details supplied); his further views on competition in broadcasting here resulting from the fact that the Irish cable platform may be controlled by the main satellite platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20109/05]

Company Takeovers. (15 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: In the history of communications in the State we have got at least two major decisions wrong. Some 20 years ago we allowed the cable network to be acquired by RTE and Telecom Éireann, which effectively meant the cable platform was taken over between two other platforms. The kind of developments that took place in Belgium, France and many other countries even including the United States...

Company Takeovers. (15 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: Media correspondents in The Irish Times and Irish Independent and others have covered this matter. As the Minister knows this individual is known as the "cable cowboy". In reality this cable cowboy will control the entire cable platform. The Minister made a fair point in saying we would have a united cable platform. However, in addition he is the second largest shareholder in BskyB in the...

Company Takeovers. (15 Jun 2005)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister is in office at a critical moment in the history of Irish telecommunications. While it may not become apparent for many years to come, would it not be very serious for us if, in effect, the entire cable platform and satellite platform had the broadcasting market cornered as we move into the era of digital television? I am still awaiting answers from the Minister for Enterprise,...