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Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Fine Gael motion condemns the Government for its reckless economic policies over the past five years that have undermined the stability and competitiveness of the Irish economy and that are now sabotaging our country's ability to withstand tougher economic times. The motion sets out the changes we believe are now necessary to address the difficulties we face. We have a problem that has...

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: We can help out the Minister with his economic policies too if he wishes.

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: If the Taoiseach had reined in his Ministers we would not have a shortage of hospital beds.

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: Bad policies destroy economies, not idle talk.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Sep 2008)

Richard Bruton: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the huge acceleration in job losses, the collapse in public finances, the crisis in the financial system with massive write-down in the value of pension funds, the lack of any strategy from Government to tackle the huge economic challenges and the lack of any...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Air Corps service of a soldier (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who ended their service in October 1970 is not eligible for transfer to the Aer Lingus superannuation scheme; the pension provision that exists for those with pre-1970 service; and his views on amending the rules of pension eligibility to approve the transfer of Army...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the complaints that the Revenue Commissioners, in enforcing strict compliance with the relevant contracts tax provisions, have sought to recover tax a second time and impose penalties for failure to keep proper records even though the Exchequer has suffered no loss; and his views on ensuring that penalties in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 321: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff who have been moved to date to decentralised locations; the number who moved with their post; the number who have moved from other public service posts in Dublin; the number who have moved from other public service posts outside Dublin; and the number of new recruits. [28831/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 322: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Civil Service staff to be decentralised in respect of staff employed in specialised technical posts and in respect of administration posts at executive officer or higher; the number who have moved to date; the number who have opted to move with their posts; and the position in this regard in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of staff who have been moved to date to decentralised locations; the number who moved with their post; the number who have moved from other public service posts in Dublin; the number who have moved from other public service posts outside Dublin; and the number of new recruits. [28827/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of Civil Service staff to be decentralised in respect of staff employed in specialised technical posts and in respect of administration posts at executive officer or higher; the number who have moved to date; the number who have opted to move with their posts; and the position in this regard in each...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 691: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the extra costs which have arisen with a project at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin which cannot be avoided and could not have been predicted; and if he will approve the provision of additional money to the amount approved to date or enter into an arrangement with the school in order...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 692: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils enrolled in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in each of the past three years; the number of teachers allocated; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the this school is being forced to amalgamate classes creating one class of 40; and his views on the possibility of allocating an extra teacher...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 693: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff who have been moved to date to decentralised locations; the number who moved with their post; the number who have moved from other public service posts in Dublin; the number who have moved from other public service posts outside Dublin; and the number of new recruits. [28829/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 694: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of Civil Service staff to be decentralised in respect of staff employed in specialised technical posts and in respect of administration posts at executive officer or higher; the number who have moved to date; the number who have opted to move with their posts; and the position in this regard in each business unit being...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 761: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps service of a soldier (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who ended their service in October 1970 is not eligible for transfer to the Aer Lingus superannuation scheme; the pension provision that exists for those with pre 1970 service; and his views on amending the rules of pension eligibility to approve the transfer of Army...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff who have been moved to date to decentralised locations; the number who moved with their post; the number who have moved from other public service posts in Dublin; the number who have moved from other public service posts outside Dublin; and the number of new recruits. [28828/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 788: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Civil Service staff to be decentralised in respect of staff employed in specialised technical posts and in respect of administration posts at the level of executive officer or higher; the number who have moved to date; the number who have opted to move with their posts; and the position in this regard in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 920: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff who have been moved to date to decentralised locations; the number who moved with their post; the number who have moved from other public service posts in Dublin; the number who have moved from other public service posts outside Dublin; and the number of new recruits. [28830/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 921: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of Civil Service staff to be decentralised in respect of staff employed in specialised technical posts and in respect of administration posts at executive officer or higher; the number who have moved to date; the number who have opted to move with their posts; and the position in this regard in...