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Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Our difficulty this year is that the Estimates process will be absorbed into the budget. We have no problem with that in principle and the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, correctly mentioned that we were in favour of that reform, but the difficulty is that the Estimates will not be announced until they are revealed with the Budget Statement. We need advance notice of the intentions of the Estimates.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: In the past, every line Minister held a press conference in his or her Department to outline the details of the Estimate proposals. That is all gone this year. We understand the reform. We are not as intellectually challenged as the Minister for Transport seems to think we are. We are seeking arrangements which will facilitate Deputies and the media as we try to develop a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the investigation being held to establish the identify of the body of an unidentified person, washed ashore at Kilmuckridge, County Wexford on 12 December 1995; the efforts that were made to establish the identify of the person prior to their burial; his views on whether no apparent attempt was made to establish whether...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: At 8.30 a.m. tomorrow, an event on the calendar of the Dáil, which has been eagerly awaited since the general election, will take place. The event in question is one of the meetings — there are usually two per year — involving Members of the Oireachtas and Professor Drumm, the head of the HSE. Professor Drumm is expected to appear and give most Members the only glimpse they will...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: That is typical.

Criminal Prosecutions. (7 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2007; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such cases; and if...

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: More people die here.

Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has plans to encourage the growth of new crops such as grass, soybean and grapes for winemaking in view of the fact that many of the staple fruit and vegetable crops here are under threat due to the warming climate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27073/07]

Written Answers — Farmers' Markets: Farmers' Markets (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the growth of the slow food movement, she will encourage through her Department the growing awareness of this movement and support local producers to sell within local markets. [27074/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on introducing a measure in Budget 2008 allowing financial institutions to provide DIRT free saving accounts to young people under 25 similar to those which those aged over 65 can avail of; the estimated cost of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27544/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on increasing the rent tax allowance in Budget 2008; the estimated cost of doubling the rent tax allowance for those under 55 to €3600 for a single person and €7200 for married or widowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27546/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of those in the workforce under 30 who have a private pension; his views on introducing measures to increase the numbers under 30 with a private pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has acquired a site for one to two primary schools for Tyrrellstown, Dublin 15; the size of the site and its location; the size of a school or schools the site is to host; the cost of the site; the person from whom the property is being acquired; and when construction of the new schools will commence.. [26945/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in respect of the proposed Educate Together, Dublin 15 primary school for the Carpenterstown and Luttrellstown area of Dublin 15; the location of the site for this school; the size of same; if it has been acquired and legal title passed; the role of Fingal County Council in the matter; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the recent cases of solicitors firms collapsing arising from apparent misuse of property title deeds and the registration of mortgages and charges, he has proposals to issue guidance or amend legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26947/07]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to review conveyancing arrangements whereby a buyer's solicitor is allowed to check and register the legal title of a property for both the lender and borrower, in view of the recent collapses of a number of solicitors firms arising from irregularities in respect of conveyancing and registration of mortgages...

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: It is not rolled out.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the basis on which he proposes to reduce the number of LEADER committees from 36 to 22; if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by those in LEADER programmes at the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26500/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concern by community crèches and playgroups regarding the proposed changes in funding; her proposals in respect of subvention for child care for parents on social welfare and working parents on low incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26655/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Nov 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the location, in view of the recent announcement by Fingal County Council and the DEIS that sites were being acquired for a new primary school in Phibblestown and Phoenix Park, where a school (details supplied) or the proposed new VEC school will be located; if permanent sites for such schools have been agreed; and if she will make...