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Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: I did not suggest that. I read the Minister's promise from the text.

Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Minister is introducing a new concept. It is not the concept in his promise.

Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: He is spinning.

Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: I am asking the Minister to honour the commitment he made in the programme for Government, not to create a new concept and target that he has not mentioned until today. The only reason it suits him to create the concept is because he has failed to honour his commitment to the people just as the Government failed to put children in classes of 20 pupils and to end to waiting lists. These...

Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Minister made false promises that have been exposed.

Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Minister's false promises have been exposed.

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: While I understand the Minister's arguments, I draw his attention to the fact that, until comparatively recently, the Revenue Commissioners have had limited interest in refunding overpayments. It was only after the political attention increased that Revenue became conscious of refunds. The perception exists that, while Revenue's systems are highly geared for collecting taxes, as is proper,...

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: The relationship in question is not one of equals. If one's britches are down around one's ankles, one will not argue about the price of treatment with the consultant. Similarly, if the Office of the Revenue Commissioners has many powers in its armoury and the taxpayer has none, it is difficult for the latter to assert his or her rights. The issue of advocacy therefore needs to be...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied all former Smart Telecom customers have been provided with alternative and satisfactory service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38749/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has examined the Price Waterhouse Report and analysis of petroleum exploration terms in Ireland, UK, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands; if he will incorporate parts of the report in future exploration and licensing policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38748/06]

Written Answers — Consumer Price Index: Consumer Price Index (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 187: To ask the Taoiseach the trend in prices in the Eurozone countries and in Ireland under each of the ten product categories covered in the harmonised consumer price index in each year since 2001. [38472/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with the way in which the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 was handled; and if it raises questions requiring reform to the legal codes or operational procedures of the Gardaí. [38558/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí working in community policing in the Tallaght Garda station in each year over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38653/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí during 2005 and 2006 who have transferred out of a station (details supplied) in order to join a specialist unit within the metropolitan area or within the Gardaí generally; if, in each case, the Garda lost to the station in question was subsequently replaced by a new member of An...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 212: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of probationary Gardaí who were allocated from the Garda college to a station (details supplied) in each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38655/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax projections by source underpinning the forecast tax reserve of €47.4 billion in 2007 and the implied absolute and percentage growth on the 2006 outturn. [38555/06]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason retired school attendance officers have yet to receive a pay award due to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38549/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used for deciding on applications under the temporary accommodation scheme and the summer works scheme 2007; when she will be in a position to make a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [38975/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (21 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Minister said an extra €6,700 was being spent for every man, woman and child in the country. That is true. The Government has spent an extraordinary amount of money in the last few years. In the seven years 2000 to 2007, current spending by the Government has increased by an astonishing 120%. That is €19,000 more in that period for every family in the country. Consumer prices in...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (16 Nov 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the intake to date into the Garda Reserve; and the intake expected by the end of 2006. [38418/06]