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Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: I want to raise three matters. We have all noted there are social partnership discussions about a job subsidy. Will this require legislation? If so, is it intended to introduce it before the House rises for the summer? The Minister indicated this morning on a radio programme that the Government had approved the heads of the National Asset Management Agency legislation. Will he use the...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: When will we see that legislation?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Lest our silence be taken as assent to the Government's approach I want to make it clear that we believe that these reports are of huge importance and do need to be debated. We take a similar view to that of the Labour Party in respect of co-operation with business if we do not get the opportunity for reasonable debating time on these matters.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: The entire House has an interest in having business conducted in an orderly fashion and issues of national importance debated in a timely manner. The Opposition seeks no more than that. If the Government is not willing to meet us half way on this issue, it will jeopardise co-operation on pairs and the timing of business for the remainder of the session. Let us have a debate on a vital...

Written Answers — Building Energy Rating Scheme: Building Energy Rating Scheme (25 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of building energy ratings for all properties offered for sale or rent which have been completed since the obligation was introduced in January 2009; the compliance rate; the statistics on enforcement action for non-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25485/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the intended start date for fair deal, now that the legislation has passed all stages in Dáil Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26134/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person who has been made a ward of court will enjoy the same protections under fair deal in terms of cap on their contribution as any other individual. [26135/09]

Written Answers — Sale of Tobacco Products: Sale of Tobacco Products (30 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has prepared a compliance cost analysis on the impact of new restrictions on tobacco sales; and if she is satisfied that small shops will not be unfairly disadvantaged in the operation of these restrictions. [26204/09]

Written Answers — Property Services Regulation: Property Services Regulation (30 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the National Property Services Regulatory Authority has the necessary legislative powers to conduct its business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26205/09]

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach is happy to misrepresent our position. When will he come into the House and present his proposals?

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Is the Taoiseach unaware of what the IMF said about the Government's performance? He should read its report.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a large number of old-age pensioners have lost their medical card as a result of Health Service Executive errors which assumes them to be deceased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26364/09]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (1 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the evidence in support of cervical cancer vaccines for young women is being reviewed in her Department; if the decision to withdraw the planned programme is expected to be reconsidered; and if it is her advice that parents should fund this vaccine privately if they can afford to do so. [26588/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the guidelines on mortgage interest supplement disallows a claim (details supplied). [26618/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the income limits which apply to third level education grants and the maintenance payment levels for students commencing the 2009/2010 academic year. [26581/09]

European Parliament (Irish Constituency Members) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Although this Bill does not represent a dramatic step forward in the development of the European Union, it is nevertheless welcome. The establishment of the principle that the European Parliament is independent, has the authority to set its own pay levels and that there should be equal treatment of Members from different member states represents important progress. It marks a certain coming...

European Parliament (Irish Constituency Members) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: This is the section that deals with taxation. I heard the response to Deputy Costello's question on where it is decided that Irish taxation should apply. Will the pension levy apply in this case? My understanding is that in the long term, these pensions will not be derived from Irish sources, so what taxes will apply? The Minister of State referred to tax under Schedule E. Will he...

European Parliament (Irish Constituency Members) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Minister of State. As I said, this is a small step forward in the European Parliament developing its own mandate and I hope it will bring more focus to our business. As Deputy Costello said, I hope it triggers some fresh thinking about the way we do our business here to ensure we give more attention to European issues and that, in turn, we give our voters more interest in and...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 226 of 23 June 2009, if she will define the term financially independent of their parents; and the minimum weekly means necessary to be viewed as financially independent. [26856/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the teacher allocation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 for September 2009; if he has assessed the difficulties for the school in managing the loss of a teacher which will necessitate an increase in the number of children in classes of more than 32; and if there is scope for a review of the allocation. [26910/09]