Budget

50 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the reason for a shortfall of €101.3 million in capital spending within the 2006 transport budget; the specific projects that did not use up their spending target; when did he become aware that there would be a shortfall in spending in each case; the reason the spending was transferred to the roads budget; and when the need for such additional spending in the roads budget was made apparent. [41707/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006

50 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the reason for a shortfall of €101.3 million in capital spending within the 2006 transport budget; the specific projects that did not use up their spending target; when did he become aware that there would be a shortfall in spending in each case; the reason the spending was transferred to the roads budget; and when the need for such additional spending in the roads budget was made apparent. [41707/06]

280 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of the total allocated health budget that is allocated to mental health services; the percentage allocation for the years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2000, 2001 and 2002; and the allocation for the development of autistic services. [41333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

280 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of the total allocated health budget that is allocated to mental health services; the percentage allocation for the years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2000, 2001 and 2002; and the allocation for the development of autistic services. [41333/06]

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí involved in traffic duties on a daily basis on the road network here; the annual expenditure of An Garda Síochána on traffic management duties; the percentage of the Garda overall budget dedicated to traffic and road safety enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41345/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí involved in traffic duties on a daily basis on the road network here; the annual expenditure of An Garda Síochána on traffic management duties; the percentage of the Garda overall budget dedicated to traffic and road safety enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41345/06]

113 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the BreastCheck roll-out nationwide and particularly the roll-out for the north west; the budget spend on the roll-out by region with initial cost projections and the current cost projections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41389/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

113 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the BreastCheck roll-out nationwide and particularly the roll-out for the north west; the budget spend on the roll-out by region with initial cost projections and the current cost projections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41389/06]

Förderungen des Innenministeriums im Asyl- und Fremdenwesen

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Förderungen des Innenministeriums im Asyl- und Fremdenwesen

Fördermöglichkeiten in Tirol etwa mit Kofinanzierungen der EU und in Ziel-II-Gebieten sowie Förderung der Osttiroler Wirtschaft

Austria · National Council · 1 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Fördermöglichkeiten in Tirol etwa mit Kofinanzierungen der EU und in Ziel-II-Gebieten sowie Förderung der Osttiroler Wirtschaft

Haltung der USA zur beabsichtigten Herauslösung von zwei Mrd. Euro aus dem ERP-Sondervermögen und Einstellung in den Bundeshaushalt (G-SIG: 16051184)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Verzögerungen bei der Durchführung von Infrastrukturprojekten aufgrund von Engpässen im laufenden Haushalt, insbesondere im Fernstraßenbau (G-SIG: 16051194)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mitteln der Forschungsförderung

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Michaela Sburny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mitteln der Forschungsförderung

Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mitteln der Forschungsförderung

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Michaela Sburny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mitteln der Forschungsförderung

Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mitteln der Forschungsförderung

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Michaela Sburny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mitteln der Forschungsförderung

Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema "Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema "Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema " Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema " Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mittel der Forschungsförderung

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Michaela Sburny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Rechnungshofkritik an der Vergabepraxis bei Mittel der Forschungsförderung

18 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the likelihood of increased funding for arts organisations in Budget 2007; if the Arts Council have sought a specific amount for 2007; the likelihood of this being achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40825/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

18 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the likelihood of increased funding for arts organisations in Budget 2007; if the Arts Council have sought a specific amount for 2007; the likelihood of this being achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40825/06]

24 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the Department of Finance in regard to the extension of Section 481 film relief in Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

24 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the Department of Finance in regard to the extension of Section 481 film relief in Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/06]

Grundstücksverkäufe durch die SIVBEG

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ewald Stadler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Grundstücksverkäufe durch die "SIVBEG" <i>(Strategische Immobilien Verwertungs- und</i> <i>Entwicklungsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung)</i>

Olympia 2014-Ermächtigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Zentralbahnhof Wien und Rahmenplan 2007-2012

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Zentralbahnhof Wien und Rahmenplan 2007-2012

Gebarungsüberprüfung gem. § 99 Abs. 2 GOG betr. die finanzielle Gebarung der ASFINAG sowie deren Tochterunternehmen

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Josef Cap, Kolleginnen und Kollegen auf Gebarungsüberprüfung durch den Rechnungshof gemäß § 99 Abs. 2 GOG hinsichtlich der zu 100% im Staatsbesitz befindlichen ASFINAG sowie deren Tochterunternehmen unter Berücksichtigung der durch das Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie wahrzunehmenden Eigentümerfunktion ab dem Jahr 2000

Finanzierung von Raucher-Entwöhnungskuren aus den Mitteln der Tabaksteuer

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Dagmar Belakowitsch-Jenewein, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Finanzierung von Raucher-Entwöhnungskuren aus den Mitteln der Tabaksteuer

Olympia 2014-Ermächtigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 28 November 2006

Bericht des Budgetausschusses über den Antrag 16/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz zur Ermächtigung der Bundesregierung zur Übernahme von Haftungen des Bundes anlässlich der Durchführung der Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 (Olympia 2014-Ermächtigungsgesetz) geändert wird

Bundesrechnungsabschluss für das Jahr 2005

Austria · National Council · 28 November 2006

Bundesrechnungsabschluss für das Jahr 2005 <br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesgesetz über die Genehmigung des Bundesrechnungsabschlusses für das Jahr 2005

404 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will amend the qualifying guidelines for the special rate top-up maintenance grant in Budget 2007 to include parents who earn less than €20,000 and cannot qualify for family income supplement due to insufficient working hours. [40297/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

404 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will amend the qualifying guidelines for the special rate top-up maintenance grant in Budget 2007 to include parents who earn less than €20,000 and cannot qualify for family income supplement due to insufficient working hours. [40297/06]

346 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious breakdown problems emerging with the new inter urban train fleet; the cost per new train; the overall cost of the extra Dublin-Cork fleet in the Transport 21 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39948/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

346 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious breakdown problems emerging with the new inter urban train fleet; the cost per new train; the overall cost of the extra Dublin-Cork fleet in the Transport 21 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39948/06]

341 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the increases to the fuel allowance implemented since Budget 2005; if an increase has been given in response to the price increases in gas and electricity; if the number of units of electricity is being increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40377/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

341 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the increases to the fuel allowance implemented since Budget 2005; if an increase has been given in response to the price increases in gas and electricity; if the number of units of electricity is being increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40377/06]

295 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children if there will be added provision in her Departmental budget for a mental health awareness programme aimed at addressing the increasing problems faced by young people with regard to body image; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40598/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

295 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children if there will be added provision in her Departmental budget for a mental health awareness programme aimed at addressing the increasing problems faced by young people with regard to body image; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40598/06]

122 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the €2 million allocated in Budget 2006 to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Student Behaviour that has been spent; what it was spent on; her proposals for the money allocated in Estimates 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40145/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

122 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the €2 million allocated in Budget 2006 to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Student Behaviour that has been spent; what it was spent on; her proposals for the money allocated in Estimates 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40145/06]

215 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received correspondence from a group (details supplied); his views on the contents; if he will give consideration to the requests of the group in the context of budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39750/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

215 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received correspondence from a group (details supplied); his views on the contents; if he will give consideration to the requests of the group in the context of budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39750/06]

162 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that a project (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been included in the 2007 budget Estimates; if excluded, the reason for the project’s exclusion. [39756/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

162 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that a project (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been included in the 2007 budget Estimates; if excluded, the reason for the project’s exclusion. [39756/06]

153 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the percentage increase and decrease in the volume of new house sales, new house prices, second hand house sales and in the price of second hand houses that underpin his Department’s tax Estimates for 2007 published in the pre-Budget outlook statement. [39865/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

153 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the percentage increase and decrease in the volume of new house sales, new house prices, second hand house sales and in the price of second hand houses that underpin his Department’s tax Estimates for 2007 published in the pre-Budget outlook statement. [39865/06]

147 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the issues raised by a council (details supplied) when he is framing his Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

147 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the issues raised by a council (details supplied) when he is framing his Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/06]

45 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details regarding a proposed booklet on Irish aid, for which advertisements for the tendering process were published recently; the proposed contents of such a leaflet; when it is proposed that it would be distributed; the number of copies to be produced; the way the production and distribution, of such a leaflet is to be funded; if the moneys for such will come out of the Irish aid budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

45 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details regarding a proposed booklet on Irish aid, for which advertisements for the tendering process were published recently; the proposed contents of such a leaflet; when it is proposed that it would be distributed; the number of copies to be produced; the way the production and distribution, of such a leaflet is to be funded; if the moneys for such will come out of the Irish aid budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/06]

298 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will refund costs to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare to services that their child needs to have a normal quality of life and that the Health Service Executive state they cannot provide due to lack of funding and budget restraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39667/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

298 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will refund costs to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare to services that their child needs to have a normal quality of life and that the Health Service Executive state they cannot provide due to lack of funding and budget restraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39667/06]

143 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Finance if the objectives for tax policy set out in the 2002 Programme for Government remain the priorities for the last Budget within which they can be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39164/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

143 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Finance if the objectives for tax policy set out in the 2002 Programme for Government remain the priorities for the last Budget within which they can be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39164/06]

111 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Finance the anticipated costs, in terms of acquiring, and equipping premises and other related costs at the latest date for which figures are available, of the original decentralisation programme announced in Budget 2004 and the slimmed down version announced in December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

111 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Finance the anticipated costs, in terms of acquiring, and equipping premises and other related costs at the latest date for which figures are available, of the original decentralisation programme announced in Budget 2004 and the slimmed down version announced in December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/06]

107 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Finance if the vehicle registration tax relief for flexible fuel vehicles and the excise relief for biofuels measures announced in Budget 2006 have been introduced; the number who have applied for each of the measures; the number of approvals granted in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39073/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

107 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Finance if the vehicle registration tax relief for flexible fuel vehicles and the excise relief for biofuels measures announced in Budget 2006 have been introduced; the number who have applied for each of the measures; the number of approvals granted in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39073/06]

95 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Finance the property based tax reliefs for which no termination date has been set; and if he has requested any reviews of these or other reliefs by the Revenue Commissioners in the context of the forthcoming Budget and Finance Bill. [39182/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

95 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Finance the property based tax reliefs for which no termination date has been set; and if he has requested any reviews of these or other reliefs by the Revenue Commissioners in the context of the forthcoming Budget and Finance Bill. [39182/06]

474 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown for the revised budget for the delivery of an integrated ticketing system for public transport in Dublin; if he is confident that this revised figure will be the final cost of the project; if the budget accounts for inflation over the lifetime of its delivery; the new revised date for the delivery of integrated ticketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

474 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown for the revised budget for the delivery of an integrated ticketing system for public transport in Dublin; if he is confident that this revised figure will be the final cost of the project; if the budget accounts for inflation over the lifetime of its delivery; the new revised date for the delivery of integrated ticketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38945/06]

336 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the level of funding provided to mental health services in her 2007 budget in view of the dramatic decrease, proportionate to overall budget, in funding for such services seen in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39157/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

336 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the level of funding provided to mental health services in her 2007 budget in view of the dramatic decrease, proportionate to overall budget, in funding for such services seen in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39157/06]

276 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department intends investing to a greater extent in cardiovascular health services following recent research which found that Ireland spends the second lowest proportion of it’s health care budget in heart and circulatory diseases in the enlarged EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38524/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

276 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department intends investing to a greater extent in cardiovascular health services following recent research which found that Ireland spends the second lowest proportion of it’s health care budget in heart and circulatory diseases in the enlarged EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38524/06]

194 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the budget of €5.1million for the Garda closed circuit television programme has been allocated for 2006; if so, the breakdown of this expenditure in relation to the projects that were allocated funding; the amount allocated to each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38499/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

194 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the budget of €5.1million for the Garda closed circuit television programme has been allocated for 2006; if so, the breakdown of this expenditure in relation to the projects that were allocated funding; the amount allocated to each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38499/06]

die Wettbewerbsverzerrung im Tourismus durch die so genannte Chalet-Methode

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend die Wettbewerbsverzerrung im Tourismus durch die so genannte Chalet-Methode

Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuergesetz, Aufhebung

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Herbert Scheibner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuergesetz 1955 aufgehoben wird

Kosten für die Beseitigung von Kriegsrelikten

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Kosten für die Beseitigung von Kriegsrelikten

136 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of his statement that 19 of the past 20 road projects have come in on budget reversing the previous experience, he will list for each of the 20 projects, the kilometres of road in each case of different road categories, and the completed cost; and if he will provide the same information in respect of the 20 previous road projects. [38319/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

136 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of his statement that 19 of the past 20 road projects have come in on budget reversing the previous experience, he will list for each of the 20 projects, the kilometres of road in each case of different road categories, and the completed cost; and if he will provide the same information in respect of the 20 previous road projects. [38319/06]

65 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Defence Forces budget has almost halved in the past 10 years as a percentage of GNP; if he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces can fulfil their domestic and international obligations on such a reduced budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38189/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

65 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Defence Forces budget has almost halved in the past 10 years as a percentage of GNP; if he has satisfied himself that the Defence Forces can fulfil their domestic and international obligations on such a reduced budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38189/06]

19 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the capital budget in each of the past ten years for purchasing new equipment for the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38196/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

19 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the capital budget in each of the past ten years for purchasing new equipment for the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38196/06]

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2006

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to make it out of order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or related amendment, motion, or conference report) that would cause spending for non-defense, non-trust-fund, discretionary spending for the budget year to exceed the amount of spending for such activities in FY2007. Permits waiver or suspension of such provisions only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths also for appeals in the Senate of rulings of the Chair.

projet de loi de finances rectificative de finances rectificative pour 2006

France · Senate · 15 November 2006