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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: The European Union is not perfect, neither is the euro, the Commission, the European Central Bank or even this treaty because if they were perfect we would be finished with them. Our enterprise would be over and we would move on to something else. They are human institutions and because they are they are flawed. They require constant attention, work and endeavours to improve them. Because...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the amount of aid given by Ireland to Malawi in 2010 and 2011; what the money was spent on; the way it was spent; if it was audited and the results that were obtained. [17655/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the amount of aid given to Uganda in 2010 and 2011; what the money was spent on; the way it was spent; if it was audited and the results that were obtained. [17657/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are any concerns regarding the use of Irish aid in Malawi or Uganda. [17656/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is considering any changes in Irish aid policy towards Malawi or Uganda in view of the concerns regarding the use and destination of that aid and in view of changes by other countries in similar payments to Malawi and Uganda. [17658/12]

Written Answers — Budget Timetable: Budget Timetable (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering any changes to the budget process, either in terms of announcing all major budgetary changes for the following year well in advance of December, or in rescheduling the budget itself to February, or later, as is the practice in the United Kingdom. [19583/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering in the context for Budget 2013, any changes to the tax bands or tax rates on income earned. [19428/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide estimates of the expected decrease in direct revenue to the State from a 1% reduction in the lower and higher rates of income taxation respectively; and if he will provide same for a 10% increase in the respective tax bands. [19429/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons paying tax at each of the tax rates. [19430/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons earning income but not paying income tax. [19434/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue collected from those paying tax at the lower rate and those paying tax at the higher rate. [19431/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Finance the total amount of revenue raised from income tax on those earning €100,000 or greater; what this is as a percentage of the total tax take for the State; and if he will provide same from those earning €80,000 and €60,000 respectively. [19432/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance the total amount of revenue raised from income tax on those earning €40,000 or less in income tax and what this is as a percentage of the total tax take for the State. [19433/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of all tax breaks provided, by area, value and what these tax breaks are estimated to be worth to the Exchequer in terms of revenue forgone. [19435/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of all tax exemptions provided by area, value and what these tax exemptions are estimated to be worth to the Exchequer in terms of revenue foregone. [19436/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of all tax allowance provided by area, value and what these tax allowance are estimated to be worth to the Exchequer in terms of revenue foregone. [19437/12]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a response to the following haulage issue (details supplied). [19485/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if it is his policy or law to award public tenders to companies in receivership; and if he is reviewing procedures for the awarding of printing and other such contracts in view of recent experience. [17912/12]

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 706: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the support he will provide to the Little Museum of Dublin in 2012 in view of its importance to the history, culture and tourism of the city and if he has decided not to provide any support, his reasons for same. [17661/12]

Written Answers — Electrical Vehicles: Electrical Vehicles (18 Apr 2012)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 726: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his target for the number of electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2020 are realistic and should these be reviewed to more realistic and achievable targets. [18149/12]