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- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the impact of a one per cent increase in interest rates on business and on personal repayments; if this will fall disproportionately on recently formed families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39233/05]
- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Is the Minister concerned about the rate of growth in indebtedness? The latest figures show that in the past 12 months alone, private sector indebtedness went up by â¬55 billion. That is more than the Minister spent in his entire budget this year. The rate of private sector borrowing is now 190% of GNP. In commenting on the past, the Minister has often said that when public sector borrowing...
- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: The Minister is just reading out a prepared answer. The Central Bank said there were three major threats to us. One is a decline in the construction industry and another is the rapid growth in our private sector indebtedness.
- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: It also remarks that, in the past, where countries got into trouble, it was through very intense, debt-driven property booms, stating that it was a concern. At what point do the three threats of declining exports, rising indebtedness and risks in the construction industry cause concern, and when must a Minister for Finance produce a policy response? We ought to be planning to deal with this...
- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: The Minister said that we had low indebtedness, and I quoted figures to him showing that we are by far the worst in Europe.
- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: We are not.
- Fiscal Policy. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: The Minister should read the Central Bank reports.
- Tax Code. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: The Minister knew that at the time he made the commitment.
- Tax Yield. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: What about the â¬170 million spent on PPARS?
- Tax Yield. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: That is not the case in my constituency. They are not smiling at me.
- Public Expenditure. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: I welcome the initiative and I want to ask the Minister a few specific questions about the proposal. The idea of having specific individuals who will take responsibility for the success or failure of projects is very welcome. Have those individuals been appointed, with matching contracts for projects, so that we may know who are the individuals responsible for the different initiatives? I...
- Public Expenditure. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: That is not my proposal.
- Public Expenditure. (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: It is not mine either.
- Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of investment undertaken in 2004 and to date in 2005 under PPP, distinguishing those involving tolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38850/05]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has conducted an evaluation in conjunction with the Department of Health and Children of the tax relief for private hospital investment; and if it meets the public policy objectives in the health sphere. [38831/05]
- Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes which are under consideration regarding the terms of reference, the membership and the matching programme delivery targets underpinning the next round of benchmarking. [39235/05]
- Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 143: To ask the Taoiseach the value of investment undertaken in 2004 and to date in 2005 under PPP, distinguishing those involving tolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40156/05]
- Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the value of investment undertaken in 2004 and to date in 2005 under PPP, distinguishing those involving tolling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40145/05]
- Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the value of investment undertaken in 2004 and to date in 2005 under PPP, distinguishing those involving tolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40146/05]
- Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)
Richard Bruton: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the value of investment undertaken in 2004 and to date in 2005 under PPP, distinguishing those involving tolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40147/05]