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Industrial Action by Public Service Unions: Statements (24 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: In his speech, the Minister gave the impression that his discussions with the trade unions have been confined to the issue of public service pay. That certainly seems very surprising. What does the Minister believe is necessary to address the employment crisis in this country? Fine Gael has put forward our proposals which include cutting the cost of employers' PRSI and setting up a holding...

Industrial Action by Public Service Unions: Statements (24 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: It is a bit more sophisticated than that.

Industrial Action by Public Service Unions: Statements (24 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: As part of the equity.

Industrial Action by Public Service Unions: Statements (24 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: The anger and frustration of people in the public service is very understandable today. This is the second time in a year that people are being asked to take a substantial cut in their pay. There is a sense, too, that those who have been at the core of creating this crisis in our country have not been brought to book in the regulatory, banking or political systems. This builds frustration...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of overseas missions he has visited to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42212/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance the interest rates charged on underpayments of tax or late payments; if he will consider modifying them at this time when bank credit for working capital is so constrained. [42379/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of income tax which was raised in the years 1982, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2002 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42381/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimate for each tax category for year end 2009 and in 2010 which underpins the pre-budget tax forecast. [42510/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of revenue expected to be raised in 2009 and in 2010 from income tax and from the new levy introduced in 2009. [42511/09]

Written Answers — Public Service Pay: Public Service Pay (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of public service pay and of public service pensions in 2009 to 2012 which underpins the no policy change estimates; the average number employed; the value of the public service pension levy; and if this levy is included in appropriations-in-aid. [42512/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers and their distribution across income categories in 2009 and 2010 which underpin his conclusions on the share of tax paid by taxpayers outlined in page 32 of pre-budget outlook. [42513/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the projected interest payments on the public debt in 2010 to 2012 on the no policy change assumption and on the assumption of the annual adjustment proposed in the pre-budget outlook. [42514/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the nominal value of GNP and GDP in 2009 and 2012 implied by the pre-budget outlook and the assumptions therein. [42515/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the contribution of the housing sector to tax revenue in each year since 2000 to date in 2009. [42516/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of income receipts contributed by the top 5% of income taxpayers in each year since 2000 to date in 2009; and the percentage of total income tax receipts which it represents. [42517/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of tax foregone in providing tax relief to pension contributions in each year since 2000 to date in 2009, distinguishing the relief against income tax, PRSI, health and other levies and corporation tax; and the number of persons receiving relief. [42518/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the operation of informal purchase of gold is regulated to ensure that it is conducted by suitable persons and is not facilitating the disposal of property acquired illegally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42380/09]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of employer PRSI which was raised in the years 1982, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2002 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42382/09]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of personal PRSI which was raised in the years 1982, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2002 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42383/09]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (19 Nov 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the terms on which persons would retain their social welfare entitlements while taking up a graduate placement introduced in 2009; the other criteria which apply to this scheme; and if it extends to cover secondary benefits. [42506/09]