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Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The target contained in the programme for Government has been halved.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Taoiseach borrowed €3.5 billion in the most recent budget.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: That was not the case. Half of the money borrowed went on the current side.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: That is not correct.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Will the Taoiseach intervene to ensure the HSE will have funding available in order that it might be able to operate the homeless shelters being built by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government? Under what sort of programme for Government or national strategy does one put in place a system under which such shelters can be built but where the agency responsible for...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Tear up one and write another.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will publish a progress report on the implementation of the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25465/08]

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Arising from the decision of the people to reject the Lisbon treaty, will 12 or 13 seats be contested in the 2009 European Parliament elections? Will those elections be contested under the Lisbon rules or the Nice rules?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: The legislation for Dáil and European electoral boundaries was just passed by the Oireachtas.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: A new situation now arises.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Will the Tánaiste indicate whether we will use the Lisbon rules or the Nice rules for the European Parliament elections? Many people would have an interest in that matter.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Regardless of whether it is promised, new legislation is required.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the recent figures compiled by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul showing a dramatic 50% increase in calls for the first five months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007; the measures her Department has undertaken to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24750/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if progress on reducing poverty has stalled in the past 12 months and a minimally adequate standard of living remains out of reach for many Irish households; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24751/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (25 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of grant-in-aid or payment made to the Institute of Public Administration on an annual basis for each of the past four years; the processes in place to ensure that value for money is obtained in respect of that funding; the measures taken to ensure that the funding does not constitute State aid in view of the fact that the Civil...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received a report from the Office of Public Works in respect of flooding by the River Pill of the village of Piltown during moderate periods of rainfall; and if he has allocated the necessary finance to carry out the works. [24537/08]

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: It is now clear that just 50% of the commitments given on social and affordable housing for the period 2007-09 will be fulfilled.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: When will the promised house miscellaneous provisions Bill be published and when will it be debated?

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic channels available to assist Irish troops serving in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23734/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Jun 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23732/08]