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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 250: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for expenditure on such commissions. [30153/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 251: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money was highlighted in her Department from 1998 to date in 2005. [30168/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 261: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Government is considering any legal action against the consultants on the PPARS project to recover lost money; if she has seen the contracts for engaging the consultants; and if she has sought legal advice on the potential for enforcing penalty or performance clauses within that contract. [30256/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 266: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the length of time that children in primary schools have to wait before obtaining the dental check from the Health Service Executive; the number of checks carried out in each year over the past five years; if the waiting time is the same throughout all parts of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Finance the excise duty which applies to motor fuel based on bioethanol; the way in which this compares with the excise on petrol; and the further way in which the Irish differential in total tax paid on these competing fuels compares with other EU countries. [30080/05]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Finance the vehicle registration tax concessions which apply to cars adapted to use bioethanol or other fuels which offer lower CO2 emissions or renewable sources; his views on further restructuring of vehicle registration tax to promote the expansion of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30081/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Finance the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30154/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money was highlighted in his Department from 1998 to date in 2005. [30169/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with any of the parties in An Post regarding the present industrial dispute; if reports are accurate that he is considering lifting the exclusive right of An Post to handle smaller postage items; if this company has in place a code of practice governing disputes in essential services...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30155/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money was highlighted in his Department from 1998 to date. [30170/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30156/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money in his Department was highlighted, from 1998 to date in 2005. [30171/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for expenditure on such commissions. [30157/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money in his Department was highlighted, from 1998 to date in 2005. [30172/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30158/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money was highlighted in his Department, from 1998 to date in 2005. [30173/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30159/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money was highlighted, in his Department, from 1998 to date. [30174/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Transport the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30160/05]