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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the rules that will apply in 2007 in relation to Romanian and Bulgarian nationals seeking to travel here for purposes other than work, including family visitation; if special rules will apply to nationals of those countries seeking to travel here for non-work purposes but who have previously been deported or...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance if special treatment is given by the Revenue Commissioners in cases where employed persons claim rent tax credit in respect of rent paid to their parents while living in the family home; if so, the basis for such treatment; if there is a requirement that rent must in such cases be charged at a commercial rate in order for the tax credit to be...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 54: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to terminate the use of nine inch hollow blocks in residential construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36487/06]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 99: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publicise the fact that buildings energy ratings will be required on new dwellings commencing on or after 1 January 2007; the number of new dwellings it is estimated will be exempt from BER under the transitional arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36486/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (9 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of meetings of the RAPID national monitoring committee that have taken place to date in 2006; the details of what emerged at these meetings; if he will publish the minutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37017/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (9 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of acute hospital bed nights actually taken up by privately insured patients; the percentage of surgical procedures carried out on private, as against public patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37248/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has received final figures on the number of applications received under the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme in 2006; the number of applications accepted; the amount paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37613/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Information: Social Welfare Information (14 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on a national advertising campaign to promote greater awareness of social welfare entitlements, similar to the campaign now being run by the Revenue Commissioners to promote greater awareness of tax allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37614/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (15 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date in regard to the process of consultation with the social partners in regard to the question of access to the Irish labour market for workers from Bulgaria and Romania following the accession of those countries to the EU; the form this process has taken; when it is expected to be concluded; and if...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (16 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Defence if he proposes to restore the 250 training appointments granted to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38185/06]

Written Answers — Military Discipline: Military Discipline (16 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence the scheme of military discipline in the Defence Forces; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that PDFORRA believes that its officials have been victimised by improper use of such military discipline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38184/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the recent Smart Telecom fiasco; the discussions his Department has held with ComReg and the telecoms industry in this regard; when he will bring forward the emergency legislation that he promised to ensure there will be no repetition of this episode; the regulatory reform he will...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the ongoing digital terrestrial television trial; if he will provide details on the recently completed selection process for multiplex programme content managers; when the DTT trial will be completed and national roll-out will begin; the reason he has not dealt with digital television...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (21 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in relation to the DEIS scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the school's commitment to tackle education disadvantage in the local area through such means as a homework club, courses for parents and art therapy, in co-operation with the home...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (22 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on calls from the Credit Union Development Association for a State savings protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39231/06]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (22 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount received to date by the Revenue Commissioners' Office in respect of deductions of tax at maturity on maturing SSIA accounts; the total anticipated take by the Exchequer when all SSIAs have matured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39220/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (23 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position on the British Government's commitment in the St. Andrews Agreement to establish a forum on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; if the Government has any involvement in the planning for this forum or has conveyed views to the British side on the matter; his views on whether the British commitment to convene an...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (23 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the new legislation published by the British Government to enact the St Andrews Agreement; the main details of this new legislation; his views on whether this legislation will allow for the re-establishment of the institutions created under the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39540/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money granted under the school building programme to fee paying schools to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40153/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money expended to date in 2006 under the school building programme; the percentage that represents of the total amount allocated for 2006; if that includes roll-over money from 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40154/06]