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Financial Services (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: The Minister should listen to what is being said.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Is the position of the National Asset Management Agency legislation any clearer at this stage? The interim board has been established, is receiving submissions and progressing with much work. It is unclear when the legislation will come before the Dáil. Will it be before July or will the Dáil be recalled in order to deal with the matter during July? What is the Government's intention at...

Financial Services (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: I would like to share time with Deputy O'Donnell.

Financial Services (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: I welcome the introduction of this legislation which has been awaited since the Minister originally indicated his intention to take action in this area. The role of taxpayers in the banking system is being extended gradually. They will have a permanent role in the system as a result of this Bill, as their role will not end when the Government guarantee comes to an end in September 2010. I...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 60: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role he envisages for local authorities in dealing with developers who have failed to complete residential developments, or where serious defects are found which threaten the long-term sustainability of these developments, and their liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the system in which a bond is given by a developer to a local authority is sufficient to ensure a local authority will not have to use its financial resources to complete a development, in the event that the developer folds; and if he has developed policy to protect home owners who...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: I wish to share time with Deputy Shatter. I welcome Fianna Fáil's emphasis on Opposition policies because that is really where the action is now at. The Government finds itself in a position where it is unable to address its own policies because the failures are too appalling to contemplate.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: That is the tragedy in which we find ourselves. Catastrophic policy failures have put us in the hole we are in. Anyone who seeks to deny that is engaged in self-deception, my constituency colleague not least among them. The truth is that far from containing the property bubble, the Government stoked it. The truth is that far from regulating the excesses in banking, the Government turned a...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: There is no talk of a new mandate for the public service so that people would take responsibility. There is no talk of a new budgeting system. The problem is that, while the Government Members opposite want change and the country to exit the hole, they do not want to change any of the ingredients or failed policies that put us there. Until they get wise to this fact, there will be no public...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the length of time it takes a limited company or a partnership company to acquire its tax registration number to allow it to start trading and employ people; his plans to upgrade the system to enable a quicker turnaround from initial application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23183/09]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain the valuation methodology that will be used for the purchase of assets by the National Asset Management Agency from the banks; and if he will provide assurances that concepts such as underlying longer term economic value will not result in payment in excess of the market price for any of the assets purchased. [23182/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the recent independent report examining the Government's A Vision for Change plan; the reason the Health Service Executive has not issued a detailed implementation proposal for the plan; her views on whether a national mental health services directive should be established; the timeframe for the establishment of this body;...

Written Answers — Foreshore Development: Foreshore Development (10 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 54: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Dublin Bay's plan to infill 52 acres of Dublin Bay; the result of Dublin Port's appeal against the implementation of a special protection order on Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23191/09]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (9 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made in ensuring apprentices at a company (details supplied) can finish their apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22220/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (9 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make exceptions to the four year maximum rule for tax refund claims when the Eastern Regional Health Authority incorrectly deducted tax from the maternity leave of a person (details supplied) in County Meath in 2003 which was only highlighted to the person in 2008. [22062/09]

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

Richard Bruton: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance the guidance he gave on applying the higher income levies to income earned over a period, when part of that period was before 1 May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22069/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on exempting employer personal retirement savings account contributions from the income levy in view of the fact that he allows an employer to pay money into a pension scheme without the income levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22905/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on changing the scheme of household benefits in order that a person (details supplied) would be eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22777/09]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (9 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some insulation systems for cavity blocks are not accepted for the purpose of the SEI grant; and his views on relaxing the rules in order that householders would not be forced to use the high cost systems that are being permitted under the scheme. [22065/09]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (9 Jun 2009)

Richard Bruton: Question 646: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if placements supervised by the State of persons in foster homes have been covered by the investigation and redress process established for the investigation of child abuse in institutional care; his views on whether such abuse needs further assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22324/09]