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Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (14 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the service obligations which the Government requires of An Post, for example in respect of universal delivery, the maintenance of a network of post offices and so on which would deviate from normal commercial criteria which might otherwise be applied by the business; the way in which the Government makes...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (14 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 622: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if consideration has been given to allowing tenants of voluntary houses to purchase their own home in line with a commitment he gave to introduce a pilot scheme in this area two years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5176/06]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (15 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of secondary schools covered by NEPS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5560/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (15 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school children in school classes of more than 35; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5587/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason tax refunds which apply to persons whose earned income does not reach a taxable figure, do not apply to earnings on interest or dividend income, except if persons are over 65; and his views on a change in this provision. [5819/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a request regarding the need to open again the investigation into the cause of the Stardust fire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some children with ADHD have lost the support of a classroom assistant after having that support for two years and are falling further behind as a result of an apparent policy change that now views classroom assistants as a resource only for children with care needs, whereas children...

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: I join Deputy Burton in saying that although the procedures used are time-worn — the procedures in these Houses have probably been the same since Adam was a boy — they are inadequate for dealing with tax issues. Tax reliefs are effectively the same as public spending. We devote much time in committees and the Houses to debating Estimates and how we spend money. The same amount of money is...

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: I have looked at the Fianna Fáil manifesto, which makes interesting reading at times. Two of the priorities it listed for the party's return to Government was the establishment of a public transport regulatory authority to introduce bus competition and a Dublin transport authority which would bring some relief to beleaguered Dublin commuters. Can we assume these proposals remain in the third...

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: He travels in a State car.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received a report on the different service levels and waiting times for speech therapy services here; and her views on sanctioning a scheme for acquisition of private services for children waiting excessively long either via the National Treatment Purchase Fund or otherwise. [6118/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (16 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures and the detection rates by the Garda in 2002, 2004 and 2005, classified by headline and non-headline crimes. [6237/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options on the future development of the television industry with particular reference to free to air coverage of specific sporting events, such as the Ryder Cup; his plans for the future of terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6599/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of positions on boards, agencies or bodies under his aegis to which he has made appointments in recent times; the number of such appointments outstanding; his plans to fill same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6598/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 181: To ask the Taoiseach the office or unit within his Department and associated unit that is due to be decentralised; the number of posts and staff in tabular form from each unit within his Department and associated agency who have chosen to decentralise with their parent organisation; and the number of people willing to move who have been assigned their new posts. [6665/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her estimate of the cost of providing one hour of home help during working hours and the cost of providing one hour in the evening and at the weekends; her estimate of the number of home help hours that should be funded in ordinary working hours and out of hours; and if she has made adjustments in her Department's budget...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 247: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimate of the accident and emergency attendances, in-patient admissions and the number of day cases in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6663/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 248: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of inpatient beds and hospital day beds in publicly funded hospitals at year end 2005. [6664/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 249: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the office or unit within her Department and associated unit that is due to be decentralised; the number of posts and staff in tabular form from each unit within her Department and associated agency who have chosen to decentralise with their parent organisation; and the number of people willing to move who have been...

Written Answers — Emergency Care Services: Emergency Care Services (21 Feb 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 290: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference of the review of the Dublin fire brigade services which is under way; when she expects to receive the report; and her priorities for the development of policy in this area. [7130/06]