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Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (9 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 387: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the certificate of reasonable cost has not yet been issued to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the inspection will be carried out in view of the fact that it is required for further processing; the reason for the delays in carrying out the inspection; and if he will make a...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed]. (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: There are provisions within the Employment Permits Bill which are to be welcomed. However, the Bill needs a good deal of work and my Fine Gael colleagues, particularly Deputy Hogan, will table numerous amendments on Committee Stage. The Bill does not provide sufficient protection for workers. Only last week, off the coast of Dublin, a group of Latvian workers were abandoned without...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has communicated its concern relating to human rights abuses in Belarus to the Government of that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) will receive their area based payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33668/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his officials were contacted by all the local authorities on the introduction of speed limits if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 41% of road deaths are caused by speed; the reason there is speed limits of 100 km on minor roads yet parts of motorways have a limit of 60 km; the resources and instructions...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the computerisation of the penalty point system will take place; the cost of implementing the speed camera, penalty system and Garda PULSE computer system; the reason the Garda PULSE computer system not yet been integrated with the central courts computer system; the cost to integrate same; the individual costs...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to the 20 one-teacher schools here, the actions the only teacher can take when an emergency occurs; her plans to sanction the appointment of a second person in the 20 one-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33667/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the application for funding for the provision of a general purpose classroom at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if the money will be allocated in view of the fact that this school is located in a catchment area that is experiencing a growth in population; when work will commence and the timescale...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: I compliment Deputy Hogan on raising the very important Competition Act 2002. It is a shocking indictment of the Government that young and old people across the country are becoming increasingly appalled at the high cost of living. This is bad management of taxpayers' money and rip-off government in every sense. In 1997, €27 billion was taken out of the economy, and up to €48 billion is...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: He was certainly reported as saying that, or something very close to it.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: That would be very effectively benchmarked, since——

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: If the Minister did not say that, it is certainly in the public media, in every newspaper, that each householder will be better off by €1,000.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: I am not saying that, but it is very much influenced by him. Correctly benchmarked, it would mean that every multiple would be losing millions, something I very much doubt. However, regarding competition in the trade, several years ago there was complete deception and the Minister was totally negligent in his dealings with the Competition Authority, which had no staff, back-up or support to...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: The sum of €156 million is small money.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: It is regrettable that the €156 million has given Sligo a very bad name.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: It is no credit at all that PPARS was based in Sligo, since the mismanagement——

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: No, I did not.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: No, I did not open it.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: Yes, the Tánaiste opened the off-licence in Manorhamilton.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Perry: The Ceann Comhairle must give me extra time to compensate for all the interruptions. In 2002, VAT rose by 8%, TV licence fees by 40% and bank and card charges by 100%. The Government seems intent on using indirect stealth taxes. We hear CIE has proposed another price hike. It must be noted that the cost of living——