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Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister has not said what he is going to do about this.

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Can the Minister not share his information with us?

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister could enlist the support of the House for some of his ideas.

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister could tell the House something of his thinking. This is an important public policy issue and we are here to debate it.

Competition Authority Report. (27 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Does the Minister share my view that there are serious issues in respect of competition in the banking sector which are highlighted by the fact that profit-taking in the sector is three times as high per customer in Ireland than elsewhere and the cost of banking is 73% higher here than elsewhere? Against that background, is the Minister happy that the Competition Authority's report is...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (26 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children at primary level in classes of more than 20; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12945/05]

Written Answers — Lisbon Agenda: Lisbon Agenda (26 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps being taken by her Department to ensure that the targets set under the Lisbon strategy are achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12954/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of claims for family income supplement which are in payment; and his estimate of the number of families which fail to apply for their entitlement under this scheme. [13237/05]

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: When will the civil law Bill be brought forward? In my constituency the northside community law centre is facing closure — it is on protective notice — because this Bill, which would bring it under the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and have it properly funded, is being held up. We will lose a vital service unless the legislation comes forward urgently and decisions are taken.

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to a recent premium call project which seeks to give members of the public the impression that a cheque for sums in excess of €20,000 will be posted to them if they ring a certain number; if his attention has been drawn to the comments of the Director of Consumer Affairs on defects in the...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Services: Legal Aid Services (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties of the Northside Community Law Centre; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that financial shortfalls have disrupted the delivery of its services in former years also; if he will move to put the centre on a firm funding basis with clear funding and...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Services: Legal Aid Services (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties of the Coolock Community Law Centre; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that financial shortfalls have disrupted the delivery of its services in former years also; and if he will move to put the centre on a firm funding basis with clear funding and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of extending the fuel allowance for a further month; and if he will consider making such a change in view of the rapidly escalating cost of fuel and the very targeted nature of this allowance. [12572/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 269: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has given approval for the sale by local authorities of homes in apartment or maisonette complexes; and the arrangements he anticipates for the management of common services in such cases. [12573/05]

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: It is four years since the Taoiseach announced that the needs of consumers would be a high priority for the Government. Today a leaked report from the consumer strategy group confirms that Irish consumers are being ripped off and that Government policy is hopelessly inadequate for dealing with this issue. Will we see continuing prevarication from Government, with report after report on issues...

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Will it be a series of findings where we will examine X, think about Y and set up another discussion——

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: ——or consultation group on Z? Will decisions be taken?

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: Yesterday, the Taoiseach announced there would be new procedures for dealing with Estimates in the House and that decisions will be made on that within weeks. That is welcome and something we have requested for some time but it is understandable that there might be some scepticism when the Tánaiste's Department, the Department of Health and Children, opted out of the last value for money...

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: How will the Dáil be involved in debating the new procedures being proposed? Will they be presented as decisions or will we have an input into the process of changing this system? There is a lot of experience——

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Richard Bruton: It does arise. The taking of Estimates is part of the business of the House. Will the Minister's Department co-operate with this value for money process because she did not co-operate with the previous one?