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Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: How does the Ceann Comhairle know that?

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach, the person who introduces legislation, might wish to answer.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach wishes to answer a question being asked by the whole country.

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Modern communications.

Local Authority Housing. (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Ceann Comhairle and his staff for allowing me to raise this subject on the Adjournment. I compliment the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, on coming into the House to reply to my query. I wish him well in his new ministerial office. I have no doubt that his previous knowledge of...

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to ensure continued confidence in the economy with particular reference to inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23543/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if concerns regarding Government revenue from taxation require corrective measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23544/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a review of an application for VRT will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23487/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the projected receipts to the Exchequer for the year ending 31 December 2007 from the motor industry including VRT, excise duty and fuel taxation; the way this compares with 2007 budgetary estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24039/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expected revenue to accrue to the Exchequer by 31 December 2007 from stamp duty; the way this figure compares with 2007 budgetary estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24040/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which revenue from income tax is expected to be in accord with budgetary projections for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24041/07]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which he has been able to isolate and address the inflationary trends not reflected in the CPI; the way this will affect budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24042/07]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that economic growth projections for 2008 are expected to be achieved; the extent to which revenue from taxation will be affected by fluctuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24043/07]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent of sub-prime lending here; the expected impact on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24044/07]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if guidelines have existed to ensure prudent borrowing and prudent lending; the degree to which such guidelines have not been adhered to; his proposals to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24045/07]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects inflationary tendencies here to affect the economy in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24046/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people relocated to date under the Government's decentralisation programme; when the programme will be completed in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24047/07]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way inflation levels here compare with the best and the worst in eurozone countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24048/07]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the provision that can or will be made for laboratory technicians in all second level schools; if she has received correspondence from the Irish Science Teachers Association in this connection; her plans to respond to this request; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23486/07]