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Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (7 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the remaining obstacles to the permanent recognition of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 which has enormous waiting lists for the next four years; and if she will set out clearly for the school what now needs to be done to fulfil all requirements. [27664/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for the opening of a special school in the grounds of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 to provide a service for children in the autistic spectrum; the stage in the planning process this project has reached; and the further approvals necessary before the work can commence. [27705/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the performance objectives set out in respect of posts in which bonuses in her Department are paid; the way the performance is measured; and the way the performance related to the targets set. [27262/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will find a suitable school for a pupil (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who has been turned down for a placement in a special class and is solely dependent on home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26917/07]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some caretakers in the primary school system have not obtained an increase in pay in respect of the benchmarking award; if her Department has issued guidelines to schools as to the appropriate rate of increase that should apply to caretakers under benchmarking; and if she has made...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the performance objectives set out in respect of posts in which bonuses in her Department are paid; the way the performance is measured; and the way the performance related to the targets set. [27263/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of aged out minors who are awaiting a decision on the application to remain here; and the distribution of these applicants by duration waiting for a decision. [27009/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance objectives set out in respect of posts in which bonuses in his Department are paid; the way the performance is measured; and the way the performance related to the targets set. [27264/07]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: I do not know whether I understood the Taoiseach wrongly when I read in the newspaper that he was appealing for wage restraint. I ask him whether we will see a Supplementary Estimate so that the Dáil can have a proper and informed debate on the proposals made by the review group on higher remuneration. We received a Supplementary Estimate today from the Department of Finance for a much...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: The Government has made the decision to implement this forthwith. No money has been provided in the Estimates for the matter, so I expect a Supplementary Estimate will be needed. Otherwise, how are we to have a proper and informed debate on the issue? Is the Taoiseach saying a decision such as this should not be debated in the Oireachtas? We need clarity because €16 million has been...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: We have just heard a couple of reasons why it should not happen.

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (1 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the aggregate cost of the taxation measures and the expenditure measures outlined in the Programme for Government agreed by the parties who make up the Government; and the costings involved, distinguishing current and capital items. [26657/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the details of the increases in expenditure outlined in the existing level of service which are due to demographic change. [26658/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the details of the increases in expenditure, outlined in the existing level of service, which are due to the funding of the full year costs of items partially implemented in 2006. [26659/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the detail and cost of Government approved new initiatives sanctioned for implementation which have not been included in the existing level of service expenditures, and which will have to await Budget Day 2008 to ascertain if money will be found to implement them as intended. [26660/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the new care home in Balrothery and in the former Beaumont Convalescent Home has not been opened on schedule; and if this is resulting in patients remaining in Beaumont without the opportunity for convalescent therapies and is preventing admissions to a hospital which already has the worst problems in handling accident and...

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Richard Bruton: It is predicted that housing completions next year will be half of this year's number. The Government's policy on housing for people in need had been dependent on a quota of private houses becoming available for social and affordable housing. Those targets are not being met. When will the social housing miscellaneous provisions Bill come forward for debate? This is an important issue. We...

Written Answers — Advocacy Services: Advocacy Services (31 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if work has begun on establishing a personal advocacy service for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26168/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the operation of the tax credit on research and development available here; the way this compares with the UK, Sweden, Finland and Denmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26423/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will change the system whereby the vehicle registration tax payable on a second hand imported car is set based on manufactures recommended prices and remains fixed at that level for the entire twelve months in such a way that recognises that second hand cars trade at well below the manufactures recommended prices and avoids...