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Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Will we have it this autumn?

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: The answer is "no".

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: A Cheann Comhairle, I am pleased that you have given me the opportunity to sympathise on behalf of the Fine Gael Party with the Green Party's severe loss and what must be a tragedy for Mr. Hamilton's family. To lose someone at any stage in their life is always a tragedy but to lose someone so young is very difficult to take and our sympathies are with the Green Party and with the family.

Written Answers — National Learning Network: National Learning Network (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the present rates of income supplement to persons who are undertaking work of a rehabilitative nature under the national learning network; if these rates apply universally to all sheltered work environments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25630/05]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 304: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has considered the possibility of allowing cannabis use as a prescription medicine for the treatment of conditions such as multiple sclerosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24784/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 336: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person who is occupying a bed in a private nursing home which has been contracted by the Health Service Executive is obliged to sign a separate contract of care with the nursing home in respect of the care that will be provided; if the Health Service Executive has set stipulations in relation to such a contract of...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 407: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received a report from the Health Service Executive regarding obstacles in the roll out of digital hearing aids for which a tender for supply has been approved; and if she will obtain a critical path analysis of the steps that need to be completed before persons waiting for this technology can receive a...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 412: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the funding and the commencement date of an extension to Clontarf Orthopaedic Hospital, details supplied. [25522/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 413: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the daily average number of beds not in use in each of the past six quarters; and the total number of bed days lost in each of Dublin's acute hospitals. [25523/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason persons are not allowed to use income derived from renting to make a contribution towards their pension fund; and if the review of tax reliefs which he has undertaken has resulted in any recommendations for change in this respect. [24336/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Finance the full range of stamp duties which apply to the issue of bank cards and the conduct of bank transactions; his views on the unfair system whereby a double stamp duty is applied when a bank card fulfils two functions such as ATM and Laser; and if he will consider reforming these changes so that they better promote the use of cost efficient...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Finance if a new order is being considered which will restrict the investment options open to credit unions; the aims of the proposed changes; the consultation he is having with the credit union movement on the proposals. [25457/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy delays in the refund of stamp duty on share transactions where the shares are sold within 20 days; the value of refunds outstanding; and the duration of time over which they have been outstanding. [25458/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that new houses valued at under €317,000 and under 125 square metres in size can lose their exemption from stamp duty when sold to first-time buyers if they do not have a compliance certificate showing they conform to building regulations; the reason such first-time buyers should be so penalised; and...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 680: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received a report on the way in which a redundancy situation was handled by a company (details supplied) in Dublin 3 where workers were required to sign a waiver in respect of rights under labour law. [25447/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 713: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the scheme whereby free schemes are extended to widows aged 60 years and over at the time of death of their spouse does not apply to widows upon reaching the age of 60 years; and if he will consider extending entitlements in this way. [24301/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 804: To ask the Minister for Transport if the assessment of the case for banning supersize trucks has been completed; if he has set a deadline for his decision on this issue; and the remaining steps that need to be taken before a decision is made. [25628/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 805: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has considered introducing compulsory wearing of helmets by cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25631/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 1073: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the current teaching resources provided to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in view of the likely reduction in the number of teachers in the school by 1.5 in September 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24279/05]

Written Answers — Juvenile Detention Centres: Juvenile Detention Centres (28 Sep 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 1095: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of places of detention available in the Dublin area for children who have received custodial sentences from the courts; the number of residential places provided in each year over the past ten years; the existing waiting lists for places for such persons who have gone through the courts system and who are under 18 years...