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- Overseas Development Aid. (5 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: That is probably a good illustration. I was in north-western Uganda with the sub-committee a few months ago, as was Deputy Michael Higgins. We would probably agree the money is being well spent and distributed properly. Recently, some members of the sub-committee went to Malawi, which is a very poor country. As Malawi is a programme country, it is proper that we fund and give money to it,...
- Overseas Development Aid. (5 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: I will not dwell on this matter, which has been addressed two or three times already. We support the Government in its commitment to 0.7% of GNP and the continuation of that with regard to the sum going to aid generally. Concern appeared at the meeting of the sub-committee on overseas development today and had a wish list of three topics. Top of the list was that other European countries...
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he is taking to strengthen Ireland's level of representation in the US Federal Government and on Capitol Hill in order to safeguard Ireland's strategic national economic interests, with the upcoming inauguration of a new US president. [38476/08]
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: I tabled this question in the expectation that Senator Obama would win yesterday and he did. I listened to the US Ambassador's interview on "Morning Ireland" this morning and he made an interesting comment. He said what somebody said on a campaign trail and what he or she did on being elected were two different things. I am not sure this will be the case with President-elect Obama. There...
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: America is facing a $400 or $500 billion deficit this year. It has a choice between increasing personal taxation or pursing what President-elect Obama talked about, namely, ending tax breaks for US companies that invest and create jobs overseas. I have nothing but regard for Ambassador Collins, as the Minister will be aware. I worked with him many years ago on legislation in Washington....
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (5 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the effect the global credit crisis is having on Ireland's development aid programme countries; and the practical steps he will take to assist those programme countries overcoming the effects of this global crisis. [38475/08]
- Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: We deal with this every year.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps taken by her on the issue of older people living below the poverty line; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39406/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 179: To ask the Taoiseach the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40159/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40154/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of sites and buildings designated for decentralisation that have been acquired by the State; the amount each site or property cost the State; and when it was acquired. [39285/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [39286/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40156/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40160/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40157/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40155/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40149/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40151/08]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the fact that the Department of Education and Science is not accepting the means tested farm assist payment as proof of income for third level grants and is causing severe financial hardship to people in receipt of these payments; if she will discuss what is involved in the means test with the Minister for Education...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)
John Deasy: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount the process of decentralisation has cost the taxpayer to date excluding the cost of all sites or buildings acquired; and the cost for each individual location. [40158/08]