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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, in assessing the eligibility of persons over 70 for the medical card, the reason for the provision to look at the medical condition and medical expenses of a person whose income exceeds the €700 limit; and if the Health Service Executive has the discretion to grant a card in exceptional medical circumstances. [22491/10]

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: On the first issue, is the Tánaiste saying legislation is promised? It is required.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: That is the result of his letter.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: I just want to make a point of order to the effect that either the House was misled then or it is being misled now. The House is entitled to know which is correct.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: She is not withdrawing the information that was laid before a committee and the House.

Services for Children with Autism (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: I am sure the Minister of State is as much aware of this sort of problem as I am . On the north side of Dublin we have a problem with primary schools getting services for the support of autistic children. However, what is most distressing is that when children have secured those services, after waiting, and make progress through the education system with the support of appropriate services,...

Services for Children with Autism (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: They lose the support. How can the Department stand over that?

Services for Children with Autism (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: How can the Minister of State stand over abandoning them when they move from primary to secondary education? It does not make sense.

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate his estimate of tobacco consumption here on which duty has not been paid; the estimated loss to the Exchequer over a 12 month period; the scale of the revenue loss; if the 27% smuggled product estimated by the trade is accurate; and his views on whether further scanning machines would be a cost effective investment based on...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes broken down by category carried out in an area (details supplied) in 2009 and to date in 2010; the detection rates; the number of successful convictions recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22135/10]

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the need for regulation of the on-line gaming sector; the state of preparedness for his proposals for the regulator and the taxation of this sector; when it is expected that legislation will be published on the matter. [22411/10]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants employed in each primary and second level school in Dublin 3, Dublin 5, Dublin 9 and Dublin 17 in the 2006-07 to 2009-10, inclusive, academic years. [22132/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the details of the implementation of the national pensions framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21625/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 417: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if there is any financial support that is be available for a young Irish graduate (details supplied) to participate in a Masters in International Affairs which is very competitively sought throughout the world. [21765/10]

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: During the week, Commissioner Rehn indicated that Ireland may have to consider further cuts in this year's budget. Against that background, is the Government preparing to consider further cuts and are Departments looking at such action? Will we have any more open scrutiny of the options coming before Government as a parliament?

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Yes, but we did not get a satisfactory answer. As days go on, we hope for some clear information.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Last year, the Tánaiste described much of the McCarthy report as nonsense. That was supposed to have an input into the budget. We need to know the procedures being planned for perhaps a mini-budget this year and certainly for the budget for 2011.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: The budget is the most core legislation we have.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of people primarily employed to process entitlement payments (details supplied) in schemes or agencies under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20825/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 May 2010)

Richard Bruton: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of persons employed to carry out inspections (details supplied) in schemes or agencies under his remit. [20835/10]