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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to end the VAT subsidisation loophole in below cost selling of alcohol when the retailer chooses to sell the product below cost as a loss leader to drive footfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28253/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered and estimated the amount of VAT that may be lost to the State due to below cost selling of alcohol; if not, if he will consider asking for the amount to be calculated; if he will support a ban on below cost selling of alcohol to stop this VAT subsidisation loophole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28258/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance if VAT returns from persons and companies registered for VAT provide a breakdown of the amount arising from individual transactions on goods and services; the way the Revenue Commissioners ensure that the correct amount is paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28256/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance if the principal sum due on loans taken out by a person or company was reduced by an amount either less than or up to the amount that was given in the haircut provided to the individual bank from which it originated when it was transferred to the National Asset Management Agency; if NAMA will seek the full amount of loans from the specific...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the University of Dublin, Trinity College, will provide a facility to allow students to pay the student contribution in two instalments as is available for student fees; if the university does not provide such a service whether he will request it to do so; if he will confirm that Trinity College charges a late payment replacement...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a contributory State pension has been refused on the grounds that PRSI contributions remain outstanding in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if she has persisted in applying this decision notwithstanding repeated submission of written confirmation from the Revenue...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by the National Museum on leasing property or buildings; if he will provide a breakdown of the leases to include the amount spent on each individual lease; the location of the building or property; the purpose for which each building is leased, including storage of artwork and...

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (11 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the low average fine given for cigarette smuggling in the second quarter 2011 of €1468 despite the maximum fine allowed being €126,000; his further views that more can be done to prevent and punish tobacco smuggling and amending the Casual Trading Act to tighten regulations; and if he will make a statement on the...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: As I said last night, I support the Bill. There is a real change in mood on the part of young drivers in terms of their compliance with legislation. Will the Minister provide some figures indicating the age breakdown of persons found to be in charge of a motorised vehicle after consuming alcohol? Deputy Mitchell referred to cyclists on the roads. Next week is Road Safety Week 2011. I am a...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (5 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount that was spent in 2010 by the National Gallery leasing property or buildings; if he will provide a breakdown of the amount spent on each individual lease; the location of each building or property; the purpose for which each building is leased; if he will specify if any of these leases are on property which is...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: I agree with Deputy Walsh. There has been a great deal of cross-party support. Much progress has been made over several years on reducing deaths on the roads and everybody, especially the previous Minister, Mr. Noel Dempsey, deserves much praise. The number of deaths on the roads has been decreased from approximately 600 when I started tracking the figures to below 200 now, for the first...

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if research grants, funded by the State or other bodies, that are awarded to research laboratories in institutions of higher education must include the disposal costs of any radioactive materials used in the course of that work; his views on whether they should; his plans to ensure the costs of disposal are factored into grants; and...

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to put in place a disposal programme for radioactive material either currently in storage or which may be produced in future at institutions of higher education and research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26973/11]

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of radioactive material held by research institutions and universities of higher education under his aegis; if he will provide a breakdown of the amounts by institution; the disposal arrangements that are in place; the associated costs of storage and disposal of this material; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the nuclear reactor components in storage in University College Cork have not been disposed of since their existence become public in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26975/11]

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the nuclear reactor components in storage at University College Cork were last inspected by the European Atomic Energy Community; if any Irish body monitors and inspects this material to check its security and impact on health; the safety measures taken to protect staff and workers in UCC; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Radioactive Waste: Radioactive Waste (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the nuclear reactor components mentioned in a 2003 article (details attached) are still in storage at University College Cork; his plans to dispose of the remaining uranium fuel rods and associated fissile material including plutonium; the body responsible for its disposal; the estimated costs associated with disposal; and if he...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in the context of the strategy to implement a smarter economy if he will document the action taken to implement the strategy and recommendations proposed under the Digital Agenda for Europe which is one of the key pillars of the EU 2020 Strategy; if any planning has taken place to prepare for the allocation of...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will mention the Digital Agenda for Europe on his Department's website; his plans to elaborate a strategy in the public realm on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27497/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Oct 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans on the lack of implementation of the Digital Agenda for Europe at national level here; his further views on this failure and his plans to change same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27498/11]