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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has received representations regarding the impact the introduction of a carbon tax will have on rural Ireland; if he has discussed with officials from the Department of Finance possible exemptions from the tax for rural persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47088/09]

Decentralisation Programme. (16 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the latest developments regarding the proposed decentralisation of his Department to County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47120/09]

Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: I shall start on a positive note by suggesting a saving in Government expenditure by turning off the air conditioning in the Chamber for the rest of the winter. Cold air is being pumped down on us non-stop, come hail rain or snow. Today we are in the direct line of an arctic flow of air and air conditioning is still being pumped in here. Somebody should tell the OPW in order to save some money.

Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: I do not think it will have any impact whatsoever. Before the budget, there was widespread agreement that €4 billion needed to be taken out of the economy. There was recognition that the quantum of money was important. However, how the cuts were to be made was equally important. Where would the spending cuts be made? What priorities were to be established? What incentives or...

Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: That is all I need. In my own area of interest, the travel tax was left in place. This tax, which is absolutely counterproductive, was retained despite all the advice from business groups and the Government's own advisers, including the tourism renewal group and, this month, the National Competitiveness Council. It is madness for an island country dependent on inward travel to bring in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the second home tax on businesses operating holiday cottages; if his further attention has been drawn to a statement (details supplied) that this tax would be deductible as a normal business expense and this now appears not to be the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46966/09]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (15 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 308: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action taken since the agreement of the revised programme for Government to amend the Data Protection Act to allow for a database of house sales prices; the Departments and agencies involved; when heads of a Bill will be agreed; when legislation is expected to be published; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (15 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 309: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the impediments to publishing final sale price statistics of residential property; the contact he has had with representatives of the residential property industry to overcome impediments in addition to a proposed legislative solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46672/09]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (15 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role he will have in publishing final sale price statistics of residential property; the contact he has had with representatives of the residential property industry to overcome impediments; his views on the issue of over-valued property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46673/09]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (15 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is planned to commence the roll-out of domestic water meters; the funding that has been made available to local authorities; the anticipated average cost per house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46975/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a direction was given to local authorities regarding fee scholarships as income, which has rendered many PhD students ineligible for the local authority grant; if he will review this in the case of students who have already started their degree in view of the fact that the subsequent hardship may force them to drop out of their...

Personal Apology by Deputy (11 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Is that what one would call a mental reservation?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the extent of challenges by US Internal Revenue to pricing arrangements between Irish based affiliates of US corporations and related corporations based in the US; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that successful challenges to pricing arrangements in these circumstances can result in a refund or...

Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: How much will people pay?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the second home tax on businesses operating holiday cottages; the implications for tourism and jobs in this sector; if his further attention has been drawn to comments (details supplied) that this tax would be deductible as a normal business expense and that this now appears not to...

Written Answers — Local Government Charges: Local Government Charges (8 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 350: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that he indicated in a Dáil debate (details supplied) that this tax would be deductible as a normal business expense and that this now appears not to be the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45414/09]

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: What is it then?

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Dec 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin is not entitled to compensation resulting from the prohibition on them to pay any superannuation during their employment period from September 1954 to January 1960 and January 1971 to September 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44392/09]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (26 Nov 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiatives he will introduce to tackle the problem of bovine viral diarrhoea in cattle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43618/09]

Health and Safety Regulations. (25 Nov 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue concerning Carrickmines, where a new but fully inhabited apartment block had its roof blown off this morning. The Minster of State will be familiar with it because it was formerly in his constituency and is now in mine. I am sure, like myself, he must wonder what it is like to have the roof of one's home blown off. It is too...