Budget

245 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps her Department is taking to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1; the steps she is taking to obtain a site for the proposed new school; if a budget has been set aside for this purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38157/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

245 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps her Department is taking to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1; the steps she is taking to obtain a site for the proposed new school; if a budget has been set aside for this purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38157/06]

184 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children if, when responsibility for the provision of transport for patients under the Health Act 1970 was transferred from community welfare officers to the hospitals themselves, the hospitals were provided with a separate budget for this purpose. [38089/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

184 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children if, when responsibility for the provision of transport for patients under the Health Act 1970 was transferred from community welfare officers to the hospitals themselves, the hospitals were provided with a separate budget for this purpose. [38089/06]

79 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the backlog of claims to be dealt with in the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; the reason for this backlog; the number of staff involved; the annual budget of the PIAB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37756/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

79 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the backlog of claims to be dealt with in the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; the reason for this backlog; the number of staff involved; the annual budget of the PIAB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37756/06]

398 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures which he will introduce in budget 2007 to assist low income families cope with rising prices. [33228/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

398 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures which he will introduce in budget 2007 to assist low income families cope with rising prices. [33228/06]

307 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will undertake an agenda to implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report through securing the funding from the Department of Finance in the Budget 2007 estimates for the provision of much needed rheumatology services throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37991/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

307 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will undertake an agenda to implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report through securing the funding from the Department of Finance in the Budget 2007 estimates for the provision of much needed rheumatology services throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37991/06]

245 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the number of home based childminders who availed of the income disregard introduced in Budget 2006, specifically to encourage child minders to register their services with the County Childcare Committee and Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37585/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

245 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the number of home based childminders who availed of the income disregard introduced in Budget 2006, specifically to encourage child minders to register their services with the County Childcare Committee and Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37585/06]

236 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Budget 2007 submission by a group (details supplied) to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37436/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

236 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Budget 2007 submission by a group (details supplied) to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37436/06]

163 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a press statement issued by his Department on 1 October 2006 said that the weekly fuel allowance had been increased by €5 and that the increase commenced from 25 September 2006 when this increase had come into effect following Budget 2006; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people were misled by his statement into believing that there had been another increase of €5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37595/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

163 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a press statement issued by his Department on 1 October 2006 said that the weekly fuel allowance had been increased by €5 and that the increase commenced from 25 September 2006 when this increase had come into effect following Budget 2006; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people were misled by his statement into believing that there had been another increase of €5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37595/06]

156 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his priorities for the forthcoming Estimates, budget and Social Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37586/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

156 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his priorities for the forthcoming Estimates, budget and Social Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37586/06]

137 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects to complete his consideration of the proposed new package of reforms of state aid for lone parents; when he expects to bring forward specific proposals; if such proposals will be included in the budget 2007 package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37602/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

137 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects to complete his consideration of the proposed new package of reforms of state aid for lone parents; when he expects to bring forward specific proposals; if such proposals will be included in the budget 2007 package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37602/06]

130 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to increase the child dependent allowance in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37590/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

130 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to increase the child dependent allowance in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37590/06]

107 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has received the pre-Budget submission from the national one parent family organisation, One Family; his response to the ten steps to equality for all families set out in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

107 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has received the pre-Budget submission from the national one parent family organisation, One Family; his response to the ten steps to equality for all families set out in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/06]

118 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his response to the pre-budget submission made by the Combat Poverty Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

118 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his response to the pre-budget submission made by the Combat Poverty Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37591/06]

103 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the main features of his discussions and conclusions with voluntary and community groups at his pre-Budget forum on 23 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37594/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

103 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the main features of his discussions and conclusions with voluntary and community groups at his pre-Budget forum on 23 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37594/06]

396 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures which he will introduce in Budget 2007 to assist low income families cope with rising energy costs. [33233/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

396 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures which he will introduce in Budget 2007 to assist low income families cope with rising energy costs. [33233/06]

413 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if in the context of budget 2007, he will increase the number of qualifiers of carer’s allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

413 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if in the context of budget 2007, he will increase the number of qualifiers of carer’s allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/06]

90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will extend the carer’s allowance to all those currently providing care for elderly relatives or persons with disabilities; if he will make specific provision for such measures in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37616/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will extend the carer’s allowance to all those currently providing care for elderly relatives or persons with disabilities; if he will make specific provision for such measures in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37616/06]

Proposal for a Council Decision on a Community position within the Ministerial Council of the Energy Community on certain procedural issues related to the budget of the Energy Community, on the procedural rules on acceptance of countries as Observers and rights and obligations of Observers to the Energy Community, and on the acceptance of Moldova, Ukraine, Norway and Turkey as Observers to the Energy Community

European Union · European Commission · 14 November 2006

128 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed that the Health Service Executive will implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report; if the necessary funding from the Department of Finance will be made available in budget 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37210/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

128 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed that the Health Service Executive will implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report; if the necessary funding from the Department of Finance will be made available in budget 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37210/06]

115 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the number of child care workers who have availed of the €10,000 tax exemption since its introduction in budget 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37305/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

115 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the number of child care workers who have availed of the €10,000 tax exemption since its introduction in budget 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37305/06]

111 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance his views on removing Government stamp duty on ATM, credit and debit cards in budget 2007; the stamp duty received by the Exchequer on such cards each year since 2000; the number of people who have paid such charges in each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

111 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance his views on removing Government stamp duty on ATM, credit and debit cards in budget 2007; the stamp duty received by the Exchequer on such cards each year since 2000; the number of people who have paid such charges in each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/06]

26 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the percentage of his overall departmental budget that was spent in urban and suburban communities, rural communities, and Gaeltacht communities respectively in the years 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36778/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

26 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the percentage of his overall departmental budget that was spent in urban and suburban communities, rural communities, and Gaeltacht communities respectively in the years 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36778/06]

284 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to end the plight of hundreds of school children being educated in over 40 prefabs (details supplied) in County Clare; the budget she will provide for new accommodation for the schools concerned; and the timescale on which the new accommodation will be provided. [36951/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

284 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to end the plight of hundreds of school children being educated in over 40 prefabs (details supplied) in County Clare; the budget she will provide for new accommodation for the schools concerned; and the timescale on which the new accommodation will be provided. [36951/06]

231 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of doubling the €51 maximum of income over the contributory pension rate which is used to decide eligibility for the fuel scheme; and if he will consider such a measure in the forthcoming budget in view of the increase in the cost of heating fuels. [36800/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

231 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of doubling the €51 maximum of income over the contributory pension rate which is used to decide eligibility for the fuel scheme; and if he will consider such a measure in the forthcoming budget in view of the increase in the cost of heating fuels. [36800/06]

183 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress to date of the new child care strategy announced in budget 2006; the investment made in the strategy to date; the investment planned over the remainder of the strategy; the outcomes of such investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36795/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

183 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress to date of the new child care strategy announced in budget 2006; the investment made in the strategy to date; the investment planned over the remainder of the strategy; the outcomes of such investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36795/06]

170 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Barnardos’ Children’s Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

170 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Barnardos’ Children’s Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/06]

160 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the budget 2007 submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

160 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the budget 2007 submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/06]

383 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the €50.80 per week limit in household income over the contributory pension rate in order to qualify for free fuel allowance will be increased in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36224/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

383 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the €50.80 per week limit in household income over the contributory pension rate in order to qualify for free fuel allowance will be increased in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36224/06]

264 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the pre-budget submission of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

264 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the pre-budget submission of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/06]

262 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of income tax payers paying at the 20% and the 42% rate and the number exempt or on marginal relief in 2006 according to the latest estimates; and if he will provide the same information in respect of 2007 on a pre-budget basis. [36667/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

262 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of income tax payers paying at the 20% and the 42% rate and the number exempt or on marginal relief in 2006 according to the latest estimates; and if he will provide the same information in respect of 2007 on a pre-budget basis. [36667/06]

249 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will substantially expand the excise relief scheme for renewable energy in budget 2007 to ensure the development of a sustainable biofuel industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36459/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

249 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will substantially expand the excise relief scheme for renewable energy in budget 2007 to ensure the development of a sustainable biofuel industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36459/06]

247 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that no capital gains tax arises on the disposal of farmland to a local authority for road building or road widening purposes, provided that the proceeds of the compensation are reinvested in farm business assets or to fund retirement income; and his views on introducing this measure in budget 2007. [36457/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

247 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that no capital gains tax arises on the disposal of farmland to a local authority for road building or road widening purposes, provided that the proceeds of the compensation are reinvested in farm business assets or to fund retirement income; and his views on introducing this measure in budget 2007. [36457/06]

244 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Finance the number of farmers who were able to benefit from the special stamp duty concession towards land consolidation that was announced in budget 2005; if he is satisfied that this scheme has achieved its purpose; if it will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36453/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

244 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Finance the number of farmers who were able to benefit from the special stamp duty concession towards land consolidation that was announced in budget 2005; if he is satisfied that this scheme has achieved its purpose; if it will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36453/06]

242 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a pre-budget submission from an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if he will favourably consider same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

242 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a pre-budget submission from an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if he will favourably consider same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/06]

104 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the recommendations of a report (details supplied) he will reintroduce funding for the operation of a missing persons helpline, including a dedicated budget for advertising and a public awareness campaign on the helpline and the problems faced by missing persons and their families; if he will provide funding for an integrated missing persons website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36316/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

104 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the recommendations of a report (details supplied) he will reintroduce funding for the operation of a missing persons helpline, including a dedicated budget for advertising and a public awareness campaign on the helpline and the problems faced by missing persons and their families; if he will provide funding for an integrated missing persons website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36316/06]

124 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will ring-fence additional resources in Budget 2007 for the provision of paediatric occupational therapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35946/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

124 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will ring-fence additional resources in Budget 2007 for the provision of paediatric occupational therapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35946/06]

606 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of an upgraded sewerage scheme for Bruff, County Limerick in view of the fact that the council's fee for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the scheme was approved in 2005 and budget approval for the planning phase was made on 7 June 2006. [35239/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

606 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of an upgraded sewerage scheme for Bruff, County Limerick in view of the fact that the council's fee for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the scheme was approved in 2005 and budget approval for the planning phase was made on 7 June 2006. [35239/06]

594 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the budget for second level vocational schools and for community and comprehensive colleges; and the amount of this spent on non-teaching running costs of the schools, itemising the key elements in the costs. [35743/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

594 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the budget for second level vocational schools and for community and comprehensive colleges; and the amount of this spent on non-teaching running costs of the schools, itemising the key elements in the costs. [35743/06]

307 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance the documents including his speech relating to Budget 2006 that were translated into Irish; the cost involved; the number of these Irish translations that were sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35745/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

307 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance the documents including his speech relating to Budget 2006 that were translated into Irish; the cost involved; the number of these Irish translations that were sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35745/06]

261 Mr. Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the budget allocation to the Working Group on Domestic Partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35655/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

261 Mr. Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the budget allocation to the Working Group on Domestic Partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35655/06]

206 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach the annual budget allocation to the Law Reform Commission for each year respectively from 1997 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

206 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach the annual budget allocation to the Law Reform Commission for each year respectively from 1997 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/06]

199 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the situation that there is no dedicated funding for cancer patients travelling to radiotherapy services outside the south east; her further views on the fact that when alternative transport arrangements are provided there is no budget for displaying this information by means of a poster or flyer; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35478/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

199 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the situation that there is no dedicated funding for cancer patients travelling to radiotherapy services outside the south east; her further views on the fact that when alternative transport arrangements are provided there is no budget for displaying this information by means of a poster or flyer; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35478/06]

185 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will recognise and designate dementia as a national health priority; her views on the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s calls in seeking investment in early diagnosis, intervention, enhanced care services and medical and social research up to a budget or €75 million over three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35447/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

185 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will recognise and designate dementia as a national health priority; her views on the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s calls in seeking investment in early diagnosis, intervention, enhanced care services and medical and social research up to a budget or €75 million over three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35447/06]

155 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the position and timeframe on the national roll-out of BreastCheck by region; 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. [35482/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

155 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the position and timeframe on the national roll-out of BreastCheck by region; 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. [35482/06]

Verwaltungskosten

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten DDr. Erwin Niederwieser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verwaltungskosten <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Einhebung der Erbschafts- und</i> <i>Schenkungssteuer)</i>

Olympia 2014-Ermächtigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Antrag 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

Umschichtung von Budgetmitteln zugunsten des Bildungsbereichs durch Stornierung des Eurofighter-Kaufs

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Umschichtung von Budgetmitteln zugunsten des Bildungsbereichs durch Stornierung des Eurofighter-Kaufs

46 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason he did not use the offices of the Arts Council in relation to deciding on the allocation of the recently announced €16.4 million in arts grants from surplus money in his Department’s budget; the efforts he made to ensure this money was spread evenly throughout the country and that smaller projects in one particular part of the country were not prioritised above another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34816/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

46 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason he did not use the offices of the Arts Council in relation to deciding on the allocation of the recently announced €16.4 million in arts grants from surplus money in his Department’s budget; the efforts he made to ensure this money was spread evenly throughout the country and that smaller projects in one particular part of the country were not prioritised above another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34816/06]

36 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make representations to the Department of Finance to introduce measures in Budget 2007 to allow VAT recovery on corporate expenditure in hotels and restaurants for conference incentive travel and meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34709/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

36 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make representations to the Department of Finance to introduce measures in Budget 2007 to allow VAT recovery on corporate expenditure in hotels and restaurants for conference incentive travel and meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34709/06]

5 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has made representations to the Department of Finance to reduce VAT on tourism products in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34875/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

5 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has made representations to the Department of Finance to reduce VAT on tourism products in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34875/06]