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Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The postal provisions Bill seems to have disappeared from the radar, a common occurrence on that side of the House. Is it intended to bring that Bill back into the House in the near future, or at least before the next general election? Similarly, is it intended to introduce the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill that I asked about last week? I still cannot comprehend the answer I received then. In...

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Bill has gone off the radar.

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that economic policy is adequately focused to attract investment and retain existing jobs; if he has observed any indicators to the contrary; if he proposes any action in response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13425/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had any overtures from his EU colleagues in regard to taxation levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13424/05]

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has received communication from Kildare County Council with a view to undertaking urgently required drainage works in the vicinity of Allenwood, Robertstown and Prosperous, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13696/05]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which income tax and or other revenue returns are on target to date for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13697/05]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the Government's capital and current spending programme are on target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13698/05]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that banking legislation is sufficiently up to date to withstand abuses which could lead to destabilising or undermining the banking system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13699/05]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with his European colleagues with a view to coordinating efforts to deter money laundering or criminality in the banking system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13700/05]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has issued guidelines or instructions to banks, building societies or other institutions with a view to combating credit card fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13701/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to offer incentives to encourage road fuel oil conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13702/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance the financial incentives he has to encourage the use of renewable energy in motor vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13703/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which decentralisation targets set by his Department have been met and the costs involved or anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13704/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance the Government Departments or parts thereof which have so far been settled under the decentralisation programme; the expected end of year out-turn for the operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13705/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress in regard to his proposals for the implementation of recommendations contained in the report of the indepartmental study group on the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concession regulation 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13706/05]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the arrangements for the provision of a swimming pool proposed for north Kildare are likely to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13695/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa will be given in respect of a subsequent employer in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13713/05]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (27 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when enrolments at the new school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be completed; when she expects the school to be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13691/05]

Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Well done, Minister.

Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That may be just as well.