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Order of Business. (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Bord Gáis Éireann Bill and the electricity Bill be brought before the House or published and circulated as soon as possible, given the recent references to price hikes in energy, to give Members an idea of the Government's thinking in the area?

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he can take to address the issue of rising costs in respect of goods and services, contributory factors to which are not reflected in the CPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29988/04]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Finance the anticipated outturn in terms of receipts of all taxation derived from the motor industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30282/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the objectives set in the decentralisation proposals announced in budget 2004 have been achieved to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29987/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined the circumstances whereby a number of Government Departments have underspent in terms of their budgets in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30280/04]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost increases deemed most likely to militate against consumer confidence in the economy here with particular reference to the need to maintain Ireland as an attractive investment location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30281/04]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Finance which Departments are on target in respect of spending in the context of the national development plan; those that are not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30283/04]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance if an evaluation has been done with a view to a determination of the precise number of disabled passengers and disabled drivers likely to benefit from a liberalisation of the regulation of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers regulations 1994; when he will initiate improvements in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in stamp duty with a view to alleviating part of the financial burden for first-time house buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30285/04]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which requests for funding for the alleviation of flooding at various locations throughout the country have been complied with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30286/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the provision of the promised new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; the progress made in this regard on an annual basis since 1996; the remaining obstacles to the provision of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30287/04]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has identified the most likely causes of price increases in respect of goods or services which are most likely to impact negatively on the economy but which are not reflected in the consumer price index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30288/04]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy in regard to wind generated electricity; if he has issued directives to the energy regulator or received communications therefrom in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/04]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Department which provides funding to FÁS whether directly or indirectly; if the said Department will provide sufficient funds to that body to facilitate the restoration of various schemes discontinued due to inadequacy of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30278/04]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is normal to expect a motor car to fail a national car test if a decorative toy is suspended from the rear view mirror; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30289/04]

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It looks like he is going to be chairman forever.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: He had a peculiar effect on Halligan.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: That is the flaw.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It is the first sign of the erosion of democracy. It is an appalling decision.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: We have 35,000 more staff and 50% less delivery. Even Einstein could not come up with that.

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