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Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (10 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will modify the present Irish language competency requirement which is a precondition for a qualified barrister to practise at the Irish Bar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22965/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the tax paid on air trips is not refunded in the event of cancellation; if he will state what happens to this revenue; and if he has approved the non-refund policy operated by airlines. [22520/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the anomalous treatment of live poultry in the VAT code whereby live poultry is taxed at 13.5%, eggs are taxed at 0% rate and other livestock are taxed at 4.8%; if it is possible to amend the definition of livestock in order that live poultry would be included in the same category as other live...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if final decisions have been reached on the division of assets and liabilities between the various airport authorities; when the separation will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22269/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will clarify the circumstances in which people on community employment can retain rent supplement; and if these rules differ for lone parents or families of different size and make-up. [22352/07]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that €60 million is available from the Dormant Accounts Fund for a capital grant for facilities in national schools; and when the money will be allocated to schools who have applied. [22519/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school did not open when the new term started in September 2007; the further reason there are continuing delays in providing temporary home tuition for children such as a child (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will ensure that a rapid resolution is secured. [22671/07]

Written Answers — Paternity Leave: Paternity Leave (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to amend Irish law to strengthen the rights of fathers in respect of paternity leave rights and of rights where the child is born outside marriage; the treatment of these issues in other EU countries as shown by his research; and if he envisages constitutional obstacles to changes in these areas. [22343/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances in which a marriage of an EU national in a third country to a national of a state outside the EU can be recognised and the spouse given residency rights here; and his plans to amend existing legal provisions in view of the considerable number of both Irish and other EU nationals living in third countries...

Reserve Defence Force. (4 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the creation of the integrated reserve as defined in the White Paper on Defence; the number of personnel now serving in the integrated reserve; the target number of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22083/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (4 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to implement the recommendation of the Reserve Defence Force Review Implementation Board Report, which was accepted by the Government, that the current members of the reserve of officers and men be reactivated and become involved in training of the RDF and the suitable members on discharge from the PDF should be...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle indicated he is taking an interest in this topic, and that was welcomed by the House.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: I am hopeful he will be able to report positive progress to us at some point.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Now it is in order.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 167: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to regulate or license betting exchanges to ensure that users are being treated fairly and that operators are suitable persons to operate in the market place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21486/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the terms on which national years of service are available for purchase by public service workers; if his attention has been drawn to the complaint that AVCs are sold to public servants without a clear comparison of the relative benefits of opting to buy back years instead; and if he has initiatives in preparation to ensure that...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that insurance companies who require detailed health assessments can currently obtain expensive test results free of charge when they use general practitioners as the facilitator of these health assessments; and her views on whether it would be appropriate to arrange for cost recovery from...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (2 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the envisaged capacity of the proposed development of Bremore Port; and the extent to which it will fulfil the need for expansion of port capacity on the east coast and remove the pressure for expansion in Dublin Port. [21778/07]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (2 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the respective roles of An Bord Pleanála in respect of an application for Dublin Port expansion to be treated as a critical infrastructure, the Dublin City Council which is preparing a strategic plan for the development of the entire port area as an amendment to the city development plan and his Department which is responsible...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (2 Oct 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the intended make-up of the task force on Dublin Bay; and its terms of reference and powers. [21781/07]