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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Finance if he can assure that economic experts commissioned by the Government to advise on cuts to public expenditure measures do not also advise private sector interests in how to deal with or mitigate their impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40173/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Finance, following proposals from the Dutch and Swedish authorities to amend their excise structure to the higher specific rates, 70% and 76.5%, respectively, of tax on tobacco products which is possible through the EU excise directive effective from 1 January 2011, his plans to follow and if so, the changes envisaged; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the pension levy is being paid by employees of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service as they do not have a state pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39695/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the cost of providing security by members of the Garda Síochána to ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps while living in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40172/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of rent allowance and rent subsidiary to the Exchequer for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39694/10]

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Yesterday, I spent much time listening to the debate taking place in the House. If one listened to all of the contributions one could come to the conclusion that the only thing to do would be to sell up shop and leave the country immediately with one's family. We can get into a vortex of gloom which will do none of us any good. The people know exactly who is responsible for getting us into...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Yes, it is on the record. I wish to speak about some of the positives for the country. Things can change quickly. Within a two year period Ireland and the international economy could be in a totally different position. The question is whether we have the confidence of the people to make the decisions required over the coming two years. People speak about a four-year plan, which is...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Where is his apology to the Irish people for the mess he has created? We have to break that cosy consensus. It is inevitable people will have to get used to a radical reduction in incomes over the course of the next year or so as a result of whatever corrective action the Government takes. I hope the Government gives the information to the House as soon as possible about the proposed...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: That does not explain the additional €7.5 billion.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Market analysts tell me and others that if a country is serious about reducing the amount of interest it pays on its national debt it must reduce its budget deficit to under 10%. We currently have a budget deficit in the region of 12%, which is the highest in the eurozone. When the Minister publishes the four year plan in November, is it his intention to give us that figure? Is it his view...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: What is that advice?

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if Circular 33 of 1979 has been replaced or updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38456/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will have a permanent location and facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38559/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Finance if information was available to the Department of Finance during the summer of 2008 regarding the share support scheme which had been put in place by Anglo Irish management during that period [39318/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding he will provide for the redevelopment of an area (details supplied) where a planning application will soon be lodged to An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38552/10]

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: When the Croke Park deal was agreed, it was accepted each lead Department would produce a specific plan on reform and efficiencies. When questioned on this last week in the House, the Tánaiste said those plans would not be published, despite the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, telling the Seanad they would. Will the Tánaiste clarify for the House if these plans will now be published?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: The problem, Sir, is the Tánaiste already addressed the matter last week. I am looking for clarification on it. I do not normally waste the Ceann Comhairle's time on the Order of Business. Will he give me some latitude?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: Okay, we will try this another way. On a point of order, it is normal practice when a Member, directly or inadvertently, misleads the House that he or she is given an opportunity to correct the record of the House at the next available opportunity. The Tánaiste said last Thursday that the plans by each Department would not be published. Will she change this position in light of the...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: The Tánaiste told the House-----

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Brian Hayes: The Tánaiste told the House last week the plans would not be published. Is she now telling the House they will?