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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason for the delays in issuing refunds of tax; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that people are being advised by tax offices that they may not receive their repayment before Christmas 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30738/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 665: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the bilateral agreements in place with other EU countries for local authorities to seek information on a housing applicants' accommodation history; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities only have the ability to carry out checks on Irish and UK citizens; the steps he will take to...

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: President Mugabe has indicated he will attend the EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon. I understand the British Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown, has said he will not attend the summit if President Mugabe is there. What is the Government's stance on President Mugabe's attendance in Lisbon? If he shows up at the summit, will an official delegation from Ireland be in attendance?

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Therefore, I take it the Government will be represented.

Millennium Development Goals. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the mechanism used to measure the success or otherwise of the implementation of the millennium development goals; the progress Ireland has made to date in this implementation. [29347/07]

Millennium Development Goals. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. The Minister of State may be aware that a number of Irish aid agencies met with the EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid in the past couple of days. They had a concern in looking at the millennium development goals. In the health and education areas, for example, the EU has fallen way behind in its millennium development goal...

Millennium Development Goals. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I believe the Minister of State understands my point. Concerns were raised by aid agencies when they met the Commissioner that the agenda is becoming more trade-oriented, as opposed to purely aid-oriented.

Millennium Development Goals. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Has the issue been raised in the Minister of State's meetings in Europe? How will the Minister of State assure people that, from our standpoint, a purely aid agenda is carried on instead of a trade agenda?

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29340/07]

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (22 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I wish to contribute to a debate that is possibly more futile than yesterday's debate on young people. This is a debate on whether to have a debate on nuclear energy. We are getting used to hearing markedly gloomy scenarios on energy cost and supply from the Taoiseach and his Ministers in this Chamber. We heard it again yesterday when the Taoiseach stated that we must get cheaper, more...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (21 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason payment under the national repayment scheme has not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford who has completed the procedure for repayment; and when payment will issue. [30055/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Transport regarding the removal of the refund of excise duty on fuel for passenger transport services; the cost to the Exchequer for this scheme in each of the past five years; the alternatives his Department has discussed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (20 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that certain Irish cheese brands which are no longer being produced here have been replaced with an import product and are continuing to be marketed as though they were Irish made when in actual fact it is produced in another country; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on reviewing the manner in which applications for naturalisation are determined; if he will give priority to senior citizens of an advanced age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29746/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of more suitable accommodation for the community welfare office at Mary Street, Dungarvan, County Waterford; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this situation is being raised in Dáil Éireann since 2001 at least and that the building currently being used is unfit for human habitation...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (13 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that payments which have been approved under the national repayment scheme have been suspended until after Christmas 2007; if she will ensure that these payments recommence immediately bearing in mind that many elderly people are awaiting payment; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason passenger transport operators were not notified of the changes due to take place regarding the removal of the rebate of excise duty on fuel used in passenger transport services; if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulty this has caused when contracts and costings have already been agreed for 2008; if he has had...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of medical referees attached to his Department; the number of medical referee refusals and approvals by each referee; and the number of those refusals that were subsequently allowed on appeal. [28386/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to an application for Irish citizenship from a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if, in view of the applicant's advanced age, he will ensure the application is processed speedily. [28071/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (13 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way he determines whether legislation is effective if his Department does not collect the requisite statistics on convictions set out in new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28074/07]