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Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the increases in public sector pay agreed with the social partners will be linked to improvements in performance and productivity in accordance with commitments made in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33267/08]

Written Answers — [b]EU Directives.[/b]: [b]EU Directives.[/b] (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will use his discretion when transposing the Payment Services Directive to prohibit charges by retailers for the use of payment instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33307/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money, with regard to his announcement of 8 July 2008, that has been saved on advertising and consultancy costs in the period from 8 July 2008 to date in 2008; the amount he expects to save by the end of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33449/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money, with regard to his announcement of 8 July 2008, that has been saved on the cost of tribunals in the period from 8 July 2008 to date in 2008; the amount he expects to save by the end of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33450/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if community welfare officers may approve an urgent needs or exceptional needs payment for purchase of a car or taxi plate; the circumstance under which this may be done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33309/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 379: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs expended to date in 2008 on the climate change awareness campaign; the anticipated costs for the remainder of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/08]

Written Answers — Local Government Expenditure: Local Government Expenditure (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 380: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has conducted a value for money audit of the tap tips and water preservation campaign; the outcome of that audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33448/08]

Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will complete an efficiency review and audit of all State agencies and bodies under the responsibility of his Department; if he plans to merge or abolish any State agencies or bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20598/08]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (2 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of money owed to her Department in refunds for redundancy payments; the way debtors are being pursued; the criteria used to write-off the debts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33155/08]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (2 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount owed to her Department in refunds for redundancy payments that has been written off in the past three years; if she will list the amount written off and the name of the debtor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33154/08]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (2 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if estimates have been made of the number of illegal immigrants here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33156/08]

Written Answers — National Sports Campus: National Sports Campus (2 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects progress to be made on phase one of the national sports campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33162/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (2 Oct 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will make a public announcement of his decision to establish a new secondary school in the Castleknock-Porterstown area. [33153/08]

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: The Minister for Finance has told us that finance is the lifeblood of the economy, while Deputy Bruton described it as the oil in the machinery. I agree with that. The purpose of this Bill is to restore confidence in the financial services industry and to secure the banking sector. Some members of the public will be unhappy with what we are doing, but it is important to remember that this...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date the fair deal nursing home support scheme legislation will be published; if the necessary funds will be allocated for the proposed scheme; the reason for the delay in publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32254/08]

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 190: To ask the Taoiseach the State sponsored bodies, quangos and other agencies within the remit of his Department that have the power to issue compulsory purchase orders; the number of CPOs that have been initiated by such agencies for the years 2005 to date in 2008; the purpose of such CPOs; the outcome in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32036/08]

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the State sponsored bodies, quangos and other agencies within the remit of her Department that have the power to issue compulsory purchase orders; the number of CPOs that have been initiated by such agencies for the years 2005 to date in 2008; the purpose of such CPOs; the outcome in each case; and if she...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Finance the State sponsored bodies, quangos and other agencies within the remit of his Department that have the power to issue compulsory purchase orders; the number of CPOs that have been initiated by such agencies for the years 2005 to date in 2008; the purpose of such CPOs; the outcome in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the State sponsored bodies, quangos and other agencies within the remit of her Department that have the power to issue compulsory purchase orders; the number of CPOs that have been initiated by such agencies for the years 2005 to date in 2008; the purpose of such CPOs; the outcome in each case; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Transport the State sponsored bodies, quangos and other agencies within the remit of his Department that have the power to issue compulsory purchase orders; the number of CPOs that have been initiated by such agencies for the years 2005 to date in 2008; the purpose of such CPOs; the outcome in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter....