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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance if customers on whom deposit interest accrues twice yearly will be given the benefit of a lower rate of DIRT tax on the interest which was in effect earned prior to 1 January 2009. [42187/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the mileage allowances granted on vehicles used by public servants on official business; and the way this compares with comparable arrangements in the private sector. [42188/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Parliamentary Draftsman's office should have its own Accounting Officer in view of the fact that its work is separate in nature from the advisory role of the Attorney General's office and requires financial independence to allow it to be innovative and achieve best value for money. [42189/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has considered the introduction of cameras to monitor the observance of red lights as has occurred in other states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42191/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if views have been sought from overseas employers on the delay in processing claims for long-term residency or naturalisation; if benchmarks from competitor countries have been identified to see how Ireland rates; and if there is a case for putting extra resources into fast-tracking this process as part of a policy for a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in law following recent court decisions in relation to begging in public places such as traffic junctions; and if he plans to amend the law in any way. [42184/08]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community closed circuit television schemes which have been approved in the 2005 and 2006 call for applications; the success of the schemes in improving security in the areas affected; and if he plans to have a fresh call for applications in the near future. [42288/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the scope of the reforms to be undertaken in respect of the three proposed agency rationalisations set out in the budget 2009; the expected savings in staffing and functions; the measures being taken to ensure that the savings are confined to the administrative overheads and do not impinge on the front line work of these agencies;...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on allowing free schemes to be retained by persons on pension, when a son or daughter who is still in full-time education turns 23 years of age. [42186/08]

Written Answers — Home-School Liaison: Home-School Liaison (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are legal requirements or departmental guidelines which help schools develop policies to liaise appropriately with parents of children in cases in which the parents are separated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42181/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: As each day passes, the ineptitude of the budget that was passed only weeks ago is further exposed. This Bill represents the last part of the jigsaw of a deeply flawed budget. The problem with the budget is that it was flagged by the Government as a serious strategy to address serious times. People looked to the budget to chart a way out of these difficulties. They looked for an approach...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy has not been singled out.

Written Answers — Consumer Price Index: Consumer Price Index (19 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 118: To ask the Taoiseach the weight used in compiling the consumer price index for biofuels; and the monthly movements in the retail price of this product over the past three years. [41792/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of production of biofuels; the way this has moved over the past three years; and the way it compares in price and in performance terms in motor vehicles with oil based fuels. [41793/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (19 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his Department's specification in respect of classroom space per pupil, toilet facilities per pupil, ancillary rooms required, play areas an so on for schools in the range of 300 to 600 pupils; and if the detailed specifications are published. [41782/08]

Written Answers — Housing Statistics: Housing Statistics (18 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 135: To ask the Taoiseach the number of houses which were reported as vacant at the last census in Dublin distinguishing the number in each local authority ward. [40599/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 137: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the number of posts that have been decentralised to date, and of those, the number that have been decentralised from Dublin, and their grades; the number that have opted to remain in Dublin, and their grades; the number of those that have moved to another Department or agency in Dublin; and the number that have been...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 443: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sought or received a valuation of the electronic voting machines at the present time. [41791/08]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 446: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the spending to date on the evaluation, the acquisition and the storage of electronic voting machines; his estimate of the cost of storing the machines for a further five years; his views on whether this is an expenditure worth incurring; and if a Government decision is required to minimise the loss to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange for funding for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 to extend the design and communication graphics course through into fifth year as has been agreed by his Department. [40621/08]