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Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Ireland is a low tax economy which unfortunately escapes recognition from Members on the other side of the House. When it is referred to, they argue about stealth taxes. To talk about stealth taxes is to misunderstand the situation. We have a choice as to how we raise our taxes. If low income tax rates are available, individuals have more purchasing power which creates and stimulates an...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Curran: We are a low tax economy.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

John Curran: The percentage of our GDP, the growth that goes on tax, is 30%. It is 40% in other EU member states.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the tax relief for tuition fees scheme in 2004. [33583/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the tax relief for tuition fees scheme in 2005. [33584/05]

Written Answers — Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (10 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the progress being made by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; and if changes or improvements are planned for the scheme. [33592/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to allow pensioners to earn extra cash while retaining full pension rights; when this change will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33582/05]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (10 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is untrue that disabled parking spaces provided by local authorities are free of charge with no time limit applying; when all car parks will have free parking for disabled drivers with a parking permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33591/05]

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I am sad and disappointed that 326 people have lost their lives on our roads so far this year. I know a number of the victims and their families. Numbers can be cold because they do not adequately reflect the significant suffering families endure. I recently visited the family of a 16 year old girl in my area who was the victim of a hit...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport the road death statistics to date in 2005 for the Dublin mid-west area; and the breakdown in figures into different categories, that is, motor-cars, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists. [32187/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Transport the road death statistics for the period 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005, where alcohol has been identified as a contributing factor, in the area of Dublin mid-west; and if he will make a statement on his plans for the prevention of drink driving. [32188/05]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations relating to the maximum noise levels from motorised vehicles in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32189/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Transport when integrated ticketing, that will include the Luas, will be available to public transport users in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32190/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce compulsory basic training for motorcyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32191/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce compulsory basic training for car drivers and learners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32193/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funding which was allocated to the winter road safety plan launched recently that involves advertising, press advertisements and poster advertising; and if he will make a statement on the issue of road safety. [32192/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures on a yearly basis for the period 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005 for Clondalkin, Ronanstown, Lucan, Ballyfermot and Rathcoole Garda stations. [32197/05]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school pupils in Clondalkin primary and post-primary school who were referred to the National Education Welfare Board for missing more than 20 days of school in the school year 2004-05. [32194/05]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school pupils in Lucan primary and post-primary school which were referred to the National Educational and Welfare Board for missing more than 20 days of school in the school year 2004-05. [32195/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (3 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce road safety as part of the school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32196/05]