Results 441-460 of 32,399 for speaker:Richard Bruton

Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Has the Minister indicated to his Cabinet colleagues and others that he will impose a solution and close off all promotional opportunities to Dublin-based staff? Has he indicated that he is considering such a threat? What will happen in situations where there is less than 25% take-up from Dublin-based staff? Will he consider imposing a solution? No one in these grades wants to move from...

Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister has said that he will do this.

Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: He has published comments stating that he will impose solutions.

Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Therefore, the Minister is not saying that if one messes with him one will not win, unlike what his fellow Minister said.

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Minister for his reply but it is not informative regarding what different actions he plans to take to reduce the period. Perhaps the Minister will confirm my understanding that he has had a number of high level discussions with key players in this field who have identified some of the problems, such as the high cost of the bidding process and the delays experienced. Has the...

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: My question was about what the Minister is doing.

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister has not said what he is going to do about this.

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Can the Minister not share his information with us?

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister could enlist the support of the House for some of his ideas.

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister could tell the House something of his thinking. This is an important public policy issue and we are here to debate it.

Competition Authority Report. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Does the Minister share my view that there are serious issues in respect of competition in the banking sector which are highlighted by the fact that profit-taking in the sector is three times as high per customer in Ireland than elsewhere and the cost of banking is 73% higher here than elsewhere? Against that background, is the Minister happy that the Competition Authority's report is...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans to extend the provision of tax relief at source so all persons benefit from the relief to which they are entitled. [13652/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the consultancy studies relating to the tax review will be published ahead of budget 2006 in order that there can be an opportunity to consider their implications for tax policy before Dáil Éireann must make decisions. [13264/05]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to the State of escorting prisoners to courts for appearances; the proportion of man hours for this purpose which are paid at overtime rates; his proposals to reschedule the hearing of these cases or to reschedule the rosters of staff used in order to reduce the reliance on overtime, overnights and so on; and if...

Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: I want to pursue the issue raised by Deputy Olivia Mitchell regarding the Minister for Transport who appears to be found wanting regarding a Bill he has before the House. What is happening to the other Bills? In May 2003, we were told the critical infrastructure Bill, the transport reform Bill and the transport companies Bill would be published in 2004 as would legislation pertaining to the...

Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: It seems to be losing all sense of direction and there is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by the Government regarding this portfolio which is crucial to the delivery of an efficient infrastructure.

Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Has the Minister no responsibility?

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (28 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether legislative change will be required for Irish participation in EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13507/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (28 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has conducted a study of cancer clusters on Dublin's northside; if so, the results of such study; and the agency which is responsible for studying patterns to identify possible sources of risk. [13774/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has assessed the problem of declining skill mix in the nursing staff in many Dublin hospitals; if she plans initiatives to reduce the reliance on agency nurses and overseas nurses; her proposals to develop new areas of responsibility within nursing that might offer a satisfactory career path and help retain Irish...