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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Taoiseach the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by her Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by her Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4555/04]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason Ireland has become uncompetitive despite having an apparently low inflation rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5075/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4541/04]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4556/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4542/04]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4557/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4543/04]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4558/04]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance the total accruing to the Exchequer under all taxation headings, including VAT, VRT and excise duties from the public transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5069/04]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenues accruing to the Exchequer under all headings from the motor industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5070/04]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department has liaised with Kildare County Council with a view to addressing the issue of ongoing flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare, and a number of other locations throughout the county; if it is intended to address these issues in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5071/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of this country's taxation levels, he has examined the cause or causes of an apparent lack of competitiveness in Ireland's economy when compared with other EU and non-EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5072/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has taxation proposals to enhance Ireland's economic competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5073/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can address the issue of economic competitiveness through the taxation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5074/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined from a taxation point of view the goods and services which appear to contribute to a lack of competitiveness in the economy; the action he proposes to take to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5076/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which budgetary levies imposed by his Department impact negatively on the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5078/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which decentralisation proposals outlined in the budget are implemented or scheduled for implementation in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5082/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4544/04]