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Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Taoiseach promised to open up the budgetary process in order that there would be greater transparency regarding the options open to the Government in respect of balancing the books, as well as to allow for discussion and consideration of the various options available before any decisions were taken. What, if anything, is the Taoiseach doing about delivering on that commitment?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (21 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding correspondence sent by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to the Revenue Commissioners regarding an application for a refund of DIRT. [51757/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (21 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be assessed in respect of a person (details supplied) and if she will expedite a decision on same. [51761/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (21 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will be assessed; and if she will expedite a decision on same [51779/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Task Forces (20 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health when the report on the review of Drugs Task Forces will be published and implemented [51685/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Disorder (20 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the supports available to children who have contracted narcolepsy as a result of the Pandemrix vaccine for swine flu; the measures that will be undertaken in this regard; when the Memorandum for Government setting out the full response to this issue will be brought before Dáil Eireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51196/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the situation of a family who are concerned that their child (details supplied) has refused to receive any further medical treatment and is rapidly declining in health [50956/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is maintained to a service (details supplied) and that no further cuts are made to this vital service which offers care and necessary supports for persons with special needs. [51206/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the reason medical card holders can no longer receive the prescription Osteole 1500mg on their medical card; the reasons this item was removed from the list; and if an alternative is available to patients in need of this medication. [51207/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Hardship Panel (20 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider measures to assist taxi drivers in view of the impact that the increase in fuel prices is having on their livelihoods; if he will alleviate concerns regarding recent reports that a reduction in fares is to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51197/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (15 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide details of his estimate of the extra tax revenue that would be raised by placing a 5% levy on all income in excess of €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50578/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (15 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in developing a sexual health strategy; the target date for the finalisation and publication of this strategy; and if it will be completed by the end of this year as promised [50580/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Dealing (15 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date on changes to regulations under the Misuse of Drugs Act to address the street-trading of Benzodiazepines and other related issues [50581/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the refusal to supply essential mobility aids in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [50633/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Psychological Assessments (14 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will receive a psychological assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50205/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (14 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which benefit in kind to an employee in the form of pension contributions by their employer is subject to employers and employee PRSI; and her estimate of the financial impact on the social insurance fund in the event of 10% of employee pension contributions switching to employer contributions. [50531/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (13 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role of the alcohol industry in any aspect of the Gathering Ireland 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50064/12]

Pensions and Retirement Lump Sums: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank my colleagues for sharing time. Pension reform is an issue that has been dodged by several Administrations. Unfortunately, this Government has, thus far, done the same.

Pensions and Retirement Lump Sums: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The system of pension tax reliefs is undoubtedly the most regressive aspect of our tax system because it disproportionately benefits the much better-off. The more one can afford to put by - indeed, the more one's employer or company can afford to put by - the greater the subsidy one receives from other taxpayers, who may not be able to afford a pension for themselves. The present system...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (6 Nov 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of extra tax revenue that would be raised by placing a 5% levy on all income for people who earn in excess of €100,000 per annum, estimated by reference to 2012 incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48645/12]