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Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Is it not the case that the change in the Department of Health and Children's Estimates, where it is reducing its approved capital spend and increasing its approved current spend, would need retrospective approval by the House? While the Minister's personal statement and his changes by order in respect of the carryover for capital spending is fine, it appears that the Tánaiste and Minister...

Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: On a point of order.

Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Even if we are not in a position to clarify the matter at present, it seems that the House deserves more than a statement of clarification from the Minister in respect of his remit because it appears that the Minister for Health and Children has spent money on subheads that the Dáil did not sanction. We need to know what the procedure is and perhaps that can be done tomorrow. It does not...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason mobile telephone service to customers here ranks among the worst and most expensive in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/06]

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Pipeline: Corrib Gas Pipeline (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the resolution of outstanding matters relating to the Corrib gas field; when he expects all such issues to be resolved; when gas supplies will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1969/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 281: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an assessment of the need for the development of the MRI scanning facilities for children's hospitals has been carried out; if priority locations have been identified; if she has set target dates by which these plans should be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40324/05]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 283: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the legal rights planned for children who are in informal family arranged foster care; if she will ensure that the best interests of children are served and that their status would not be changed without consideration of their interests. [40334/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 286: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the system available to provide psychological assessments for children at risk of getting into trouble, who have not yet appeared before a court; and if she has satisfied herself that children at risk are not falling between two stools in respect of timely access to this service. [40365/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 299: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department's attention has been drawn to the fact that medical points given to housing applicants in the four local authority areas in Dublin are dependant on a Dublin medical officer appointed by the Health Service Executive to determine; if, in view of the infrequent visits by the medical officer concerned to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 394: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children where the new office of the Minister with responsibility for children is to be located; the resources (details supplied) to be allocated to the office; the breakdown of the organisational structure; the role and functions of the office; if a separate strategy plan is to be drawn up for the office; the briefs she is...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the excise on gas oil for home heating has not been reduced, whereas kerosene and LPG for home heating uses has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40368/05]

Written Answers — Performance Management and Development System: Performance Management and Development System (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the performance management and development system has been implemented and developed in his Department; if he will provide a chronology of this development since its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1575/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a new Revenue practice, which proposes to exclude single farm payments from the scope of tax exemptions available on certain leases of farmland; and if he will review this position which is contrary to the understanding of farm organisations as to the way in which this relief would operate. [1603/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that bereavement grant is payable on the death of a child under 18, but over 18, it will not be paid unless the person has 156 paid stamps; his views on extending same to cover a child of an insured person who lives with them. [40367/05]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 789: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the options under consideration for a more family friendly child payment which would overcome the low take-up of family income supplement and the very rigid withdrawal of one parent family allowance once a person is earning an income of over the minimum wage; and his views on integrating a family friendly child payment into the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 797: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if consideration was given in the preparation of budget 2006 to the extension of half rate carer's allowance to persons who are undertaking full time caring responsibilities but who are in receipt of a social welfare pension; if estimated costings for the proposal were developed by his Department; and the priority which will be...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 829: To ask the Minister for Transport the nature of land leases in Dublin Port; if these leases hamper the effective use of port lands; if Dublin Port has made proposals to his Department in relation to these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40369/05]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 830: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made during 2005 in developing a plan for the development of port capacity on the east coast; and the targets being set for 2006 and datelines for delivery. [40370/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 839: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on introducing a public awareness campaign to promote good driving behaviour (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40176/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (25 Jan 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 840: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a report from Dublin Bus regarding the fitting of security cameras to its fleet; the number of buses in the fleet which have the cameras installed; the improvements in passenger safety which has resulted; and the number of prosecutions which have been pursued as a result of the camera installations. [40184/05]