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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (15 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the proposed decentralisation of his Department's headquarters to Mullingar, County Westmeath; if he will confirm if a contract has been signed for this project; and when work will commence. [35070/08]

Financial Resolution No. 3: Income Tax (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: I want to make a brief comment. I really cannot understand Fianna Fáil. My memory of today's budget is of Members on the Government side going back to their constituencies this weekend. It is of seeing them up there clapping today while people were being robbed. I ask the Taoiseach a simple question. Why did the Government not impose the levy on incomes over €100,000? If he wanted, he...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Income Tax (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: That is a disgrace. The Government should have targeted the people on €100,000 plus who could afford to pay the money instead of attacking the poor who did not pay tax in the past and are now in the tax net, and the middle classes who are already being squeezed. They are letting the super rich away with it again. Why did the Government not go for those on €100,000 plus and impose a 2%...

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: That will hardly buy a bale of briquettes.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: That is an attack on the elderly.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: That will only cover a few doctor's visits.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: There is no clapping now. The choir has gone quiet.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Fair play to the builders.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: We never had as much climate change as this year.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: The Government will charge people when they leave the country looking for work.

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: When they go home at the weekend they will know all about it.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason an agreed repayment under the health repayment scheme has not been awarded to date to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in payment in view of the fact that a settlement was reached in July 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34713/08]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if a funding application has been received in his Department from a group (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if so, when a decision will be made in this regard. [34969/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved disability allowance; if a decision has been made on this application; if she will provide a detailed breakdown of the calculations in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34528/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of an appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [34575/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the back to education allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the circumstances of their case. [34921/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Impact Statements: Environmental Impact Statements (14 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an environment impact statement (details supplied); if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of same; and when he received the EIS. [34540/08]

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (9 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive has yet to issue a full reply in relation to a previous parliamentary question (details supplied). [34265/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (9 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a claim for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused on the basis that they were not entitled to claim when in fact they were; and when the new claim which was made on their behalf by their solicitor will be dealt with. [34278/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (9 Oct 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for an oral hearing in respect of a REP scheme appeal. [34358/08]