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Written Answers — Skill Shortages: Skill Shortages (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to reports from the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland that a skills shortage is putting foreign direct investment at risk; his Department's views on this claim; the actions being taken by his Department and the discussions his Department has had with other Government Departments in...

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on recent reports that the amount that first time buyers can borrow may fall by up to €100,000 by early 2007 if interest rates continue to rise at expected rates; the measures he will take to address the danger that first time buyers will be priced out of the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24047/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of staff in his Department in the general service grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer, staff officer and clerical officer who have resigned in the each of the years from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff in his Department in the general service grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer, staff officer and clerical officer who have resigned in the each of the years from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24095/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of staff in his Department in the general service grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer, staff officer and clerical officer who have resigned in each of the years from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24096/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of staff in her Department in the general service grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer, staff officer and clerical officer who have resigned in the each of the years from 2002 to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24097/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff in his Department in the general service grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer, staff officer and clerical officer who have resigned in the each of the years from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24098/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff in her Department in the general service grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer, staff officer and clerical officer who have resigned in the each of the years from 2002 to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24099/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (22 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the investigation being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); if he will confirm that Gardaí are carrying out fresh tests on a military rifle that inflicted the fatal wound; if new requests have been made to the United Nations regarding the person's death; and if he...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence the pension increases secured from the Department of Finance for the surviving War of Independence veterans and their spouses; the annual cost arising from same; his views on extensions to this scheme, or if it is a one-off gesture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23791/06]

Leaders' Questions. (27 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: That is just one survey.

Leaders' Questions. (27 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: We are losing our temper.

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (27 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the EU stipulation of rules governing the co-existence of genetically modified organism products and conventional products; when the outcome of the consultation on co-existence arrangements conducted by her Department in 2006 is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24588/06]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (27 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the recent EFSA report on the incidence of salmonella in eggs in a number of European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24610/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he is making to seek the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi; the further efforts he is making to oppose the Salween Dams and SHWE gas pipeline projects; if he will take all necessary measures to support the speedy restoration of democracy in Burma, if he will encourage the European Union and Ireland's...

Tax Code. (28 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the increasing number of high net worth persons avoiding capital acquisitions tax on multi-million house transfers as a consequence of section 86 of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003 and the increasing use of licensing arrangements in respect of land transfer and development land deals, thereby avoiding capital...

Tax Code. (28 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Is the Minister considering, in the context of the next budget and Finance Act, amending avoidance legislation to cut off what have become two of the more notorious new ways in which very wealthy people can avoid legitimate taxation on very valuable property? According to the Minister's reply, 1,400 homes have been transferred under section 86, a Charlie McCreevy "special" from the former...

Tax Code. (28 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Property is being sold in the Ballsbridge area on a weekly basis for over €1 million per acre and many deals of €50 million and upwards are being completed. The saving through the loophole regarding stamp duty costs the Exchequer approximately €5 million a week in Ballsbridge alone. Meanwhile, young couples who buy a second-hand house in the same area pay 9% stamp duty. That loophole is...

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: The Minister himself said it.

Interest Rates. (28 Jun 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that monthly mortgage repayments have increased over the past year by approximately €120 per month on an average €300,000 mortgage and by approximately €200 per month on an average €500,000 mortgage; if he intends to implement measures to provide clear information for mortgage holders on the effect of projected future...