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Economic Competitiveness. (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to address the downturn in the economy with particular reference to improving the cost base; if an effort has been made to identify the cause or causes which have to date contributed to a deterioration in the competitiveness of this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31535/08]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU counterparts with a view to addressing the ongoing banking issues with particular reference to restoration of confidence and the identification and elimination of practices expected to create or cause instability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31536/08]

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she will take to combat the ongoing possibility of the relocation of manufacturing and service jobs to low cost economies having particular regard to recent experiences in both sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31777/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits sought and issued on a monthly basis in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31766/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a work permit will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if the matter will be clarified or rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31767/08]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the regulatory system to detect, monitor and address issues that have arisen heretofore in the financial markets or are likely to arise in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31768/08]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if changes are proposed to enhance the monitoring of the economy by the Central Bank or his Department with a view to earlier identification of economic trends and the putting in place of corrective measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31770/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which inflation has affected the property market in each of the past ten years; the extent to which this affected VAT and other tax receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31771/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he or his Department have planned to address inflation in the property market in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31776/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is intended to take steps to combat issues contributing to or likely to contribute to financial or economic instability in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31772/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance the expenditure to date on the decentralisation project; the extent to which buildings which have been acquired, are occupied or unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31773/08]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of the expected outturn in respect of the vehicle registration tax and other taxes accruing to his Department from the motoring sector; the way in which this compares with previous years; the extent to which this is expected to affect economic planning for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/08]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected to act on the recommendations of the interdepartmental group dealing with the disabled drivers disabled passengers tax concession 1994 regulations; the exact status of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31774/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance the mechanism available to his Department to detect hidden inflation in the economy in the past 10 years; the information sought or received; and the action taken on foot on same. [31769/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31792/08]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 has been issued with a restraining order and had their travel documents seized in view of the fact they have refugee status; the reason they are being requested to travel to Dundalk to register with immigration in view of the fact that they live in Clondalkin, Dublin;...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31591/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31593/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the matter of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31782/08]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (25 Sep 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31594/08]