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Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There is a first time for everything.

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Deloitte & Touche report has been bought and paid for by the taxpayer and has not been published yet but is in the hands of a select few. As the single electricity market Bill is due for publication, is it intended to circulate the Deloitte & Touche report before the Bill is introduced to the House? When is the Bill likely to be before the House? When will the broadcasting authority Bill,...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He read too much.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Big brother is watching.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is amnesia.

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has examined the impact of invisible inflation on the economy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11323/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress and cost to date of the Government's decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12462/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress that has taken place in the case of two juveniles out of home without permission, one under the influence of an older person; if contact has been made by her Department with the objective of co-ordinating efforts to deal with the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12791/06]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to discussions with Kildare County Council in the matter of the alleviation of flooding at the Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12743/06]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has identified instances whereby organised crime has utilised or infiltrated the banking system with potential threat to the integrity and stability of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12744/06]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has in mind proposals to augment the relevant legislation to prevent the use of the financial services by organised criminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12745/06]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that adequate safeguards exist to prevent the use of the financial services by way of e-technology by those involved in illicit financial transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12746/06]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if adequate restrictions are in place to prevent the infiltration of the financial services sector by money-launderers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12747/06]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that adequate restrictions are in place to deter or discourage money-laundering through the financial services sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12748/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes to take steps of a taxation nature to discourage job relocation to low cost economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12749/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue accruing to the Exchequer on foot of various forms of motor taxation including vehicle registration tax, excise duty, direct or indirect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12750/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has identified hidden inflationary tendencies which seem to activate job relocation to lower cost economies; the action he proposes to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the acquisition of all accommodation or other requirements associated with the Government's decentralisation programme to date since the scheme was first announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12752/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants so far relocated under the Government's decentralisation scheme; the locations and Departments to which they have been deployed; when he expects the programme to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12753/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the provision of the proposed new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; if all the investigative procedures have been concluded and complied with; if agreement has been reached with all participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12754/06]