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Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Will this be brought before the House for discussion? Will it be brought before the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service? When will there be a discussion of what has been agreed in the Minister's absence?

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: The European Central Bank immediately indicated that the decision could lead to a rise in interest rates which would have a significant impact on Irish housing.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: The Minister should examine the fudge in the texts.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on her Secretary General referring a letter and briefing documents to the Attorney General; her further views on whether it would have been prudent to view this letter before it was sent, if matters of important legal, financial and political consequence could result from it; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the €2,000 [i]ex gratia[/i] payment agreed to be made to persons in publicly funded long stay nursing homes will not affect their long-term entitlement to moneys owing in accordance with the Supreme Court decision; if the duration of payment will be backdated to the date on which these persons first entered long-term...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance the roles and functions carried out by any special advisers attached to his Department; if any circulars or instructions have been issued within his Department concerning special advisers, and if so, if he will provide a copy of any such circular. [9606/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance if the special advisers attached to his Department are part of the line management system of his Department. [9650/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. [9649/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the delay by his Department in completing its consideration of a case submitted by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 regarding their pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9558/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in responding to a case submitted in respect of a person (details supplied) in regard to pension entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9559/05]

Written Answers — Retail Sector Developments: Retail Sector Developments (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the tender procedures which were used for the disposal of retail shops by the ESB to ensure that maximum value was obtained for the public from the disposal of these assets; and his involvement in this decision. [9749/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his Department has conducted any assessment of the capacity to develop skateboarding as a recreational outlet in Dublin city and other urban centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9598/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the deficit in the pension coverage of retired aviation staff; the Government's position in relation to any flotation of this company; and if proceeds from such a flotation could be in part contributed to make up the pension deficit. [9599/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had recent meetings with the retired aviation staff regarding deficits in their pension arrangements; if he has proposals on how this issue might be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9600/05]

Written Answers — Youth Facilities: Youth Facilities (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is considering the development of any support scheme for skateboarding on a pilot basis; if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties which skateboarding park (details supplied) are experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9598/05]

Accident and Emergency Services. (23 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 16: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the health and safety of staff in hospital accident and emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9447/05]

Written Answers — Influenza Outbreak: Influenza Outbreak (22 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has assessed the reports of the risk of a serious outbreak of flu affecting this country; her appraisal of the risk; the measures she is taking to minimise the risk to people here; and if her Department has procured sufficient supplies of antibiotics and vaccines to pre-empt a possible outbreak. [8805/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn fact that a cohabiting couple with only one earner is treated for tax purposes as a single person even if they have several dependant children; and if he has proposals to allow such families to receive tax equity. [8549/05]

Written Answers — Salmon Management Report: Salmon Management Report (22 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the total allowable catch of salmon recommended by the National Fisheries Management Executive is almost 50% higher than that recommended by the standard scientific committee of the National Salmon Commission; if the recent trends in salmon catch indicate a...

Written Answers — Late Payments Legislation: Late Payments Legislation (22 Mar 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered the extension of the late payments legislation to the private sector; and the recent assessment he has undertaken of the extent of the payment of accounts within the private sector. [9536/05]