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Data Protection. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: In recent years, more than 110 laptops and similar devices have been stolen from different Departments. Various e-Government projects have been spearheaded by the Department of the Taoiseach. One of the obvious consequences of e-Government is that the State inevitably accumulates vast amounts of information about the personal details of people's lives, whether that be health information,...

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: If I understood the Taoiseach correctly, the committee on economic renewal is due to meet tomorrow.

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: The committee last met on 9 July.

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: In other words, what is arguably the most important committee has had nearly three months holidays at a time of massive unemployment, the collapse of the banking system and the publication of the Commission on Taxation and McCarthy reports.

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: I understand the committee on economic renewal is supposed to be a key operator in terms of the cross-cutting, interdepartmental Cabinet committees. Given the economic crisis and weight of the budgetary and banking matters that must be addressed, does the Taoiseach believe it is appropriate to hold a meeting every two and a half months or have a two and a half month summer break? The last...

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: I am very sorry to take issue with the Ceann Comhairle on anything, but the banking crisis and unemployment are central to everything that is happening in the country.

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: How could this committee, which seems to be central to Cabinet and Government — I think the term is "cross-cutting committees" — manage to have a two and a half month holiday? It is a reasonable question. In regard to its counterpart committee dealing with social inclusion, children and integration, would that committee have had an opportunity to discuss the social impact of the report...

Order of Business (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Tá an grian ag taitneamh.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs further to his announcement of 22 September 2009 regarding the extension of the dial to stop drug dealing scheme, the number of areas in which the scheme is operating; if further extensions are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34193/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the main features of the plan announced by him on 18 September 2009 for the integration of the local development inclusion programme and the community development programmes; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by persons involved that the integration of these programmes may lead to loss of key...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 170: To ask the Taoiseach the number of experts' and consultants' reports his Department commissioned during 2008; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33906/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of experts' and consultants' reports her Department commissioned during 2008; the cost of each report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33899/09]

Written Answers — Bank Transfers: Bank Transfers (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties and charges faced by businesses paying suppliers and contractors based outside the single euro payments area, particularly the UK, by bank transfer; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that such charges impose a financial burden on businesses, particularly small businesses and...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief on service charges in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [34691/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing capital allowances for childcare facilities in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33776/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the income tax exemption for childcare service providers in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33777/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the exemption of employer-provided childcare from the benefit-in-kind charge in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33778/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing mortgage interest relief for all outside the first time buyer category in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33779/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing income tax relief for rent paid for private rented accommodation in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33780/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing income tax relief for service charges in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33781/09]