Budget

Réforme de l'Etat : auditer pour agir

France · Senate · 25 October 2006

M. Jean Arthuis, président de la commission des finances du Sénat, a souhaité suivre le chantier de la réforme de l'Etat en réalisant un « audit » des audits de modernisation mis en oeuvre par le ministre délégué au budget et à la réforme de l'Etat. La réforme de l'Etat est aujourd'hui en marche. L'organisation retenue pour moderniser l'Etat est la bonne. Elle donne à la réforme de l'Etat l'objectif qui lui manquait : assurer un meilleur service public au meilleur coût. La méthode poursuivie les audits de modernisation - est prometteuse. Un toilettage des structures et des procédures est en cours. La démarche d'audit reste toutefois perfectible. Les audits sont de qualité inégale, le recours aux consultants parfois timide. On ne recense de préconisations chiffrées que pour moins de 50 % des audits des premières vagues. La transparence des résultats reste insuffisante. Même si la plupart des administrations jouent le jeu de la réforme, le passage de relais entre l'équipe d'audit et l'administration chargée de la mise en ½uvre est difficile. Des gains espérés à ce stade, M. Jean Arthuis tire la conclusion que la réforme en cours ne constitue pas un « grand soir de la dépense publique ». Les audits de modernisation ont un effet modérateur sur l'évolution des crédits, mais leur impact reste trop marginal pour provoquer une diminution de la dépense. La réforme de l'Etat à la française n'a pas l'ampleur de celle réalisée au cours des années 1990 au Canada. Pour la prochaine législature, M. Jean Arthuis propose des audits sur les missions de l'Etat, conduisant à un réexamen de la légitimité de certaines de ses actions. Une volonté politique sans faille sera décisive pour le succès tant attendu.

586 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the budget allocation for the reading recovery programme. [34156/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

586 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the budget allocation for the reading recovery programme. [34156/06]

322 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the technical working group, compromising representatives of his Department, Central Statistics Office, the Revenue Commissioners, together with the IFA be immediately reconvened in order that the results of its work would form an input into the 2007 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34523/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

322 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the technical working group, compromising representatives of his Department, Central Statistics Office, the Revenue Commissioners, together with the IFA be immediately reconvened in order that the results of its work would form an input into the 2007 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34523/06]

300 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide adequate funding in the Budget for personal assistants services in County Mayo. [33949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

300 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide adequate funding in the Budget for personal assistants services in County Mayo. [33949/06]

Höchste Zuwendungen bzw. Projektmittel aus dem Bundeshaushalt seit der 15. Legislaturperiode für 10 Nichtregierungsorganisationen (G-SIG: 16041150)

Germany · German Bundestag · 20 October 2006

Handhabung der von der Schweiz nach dem Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen zu leistenden Vergütung

Austria · Federal Council · 18 October 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Handhabung der von der Schweiz nach dem Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen zu leistenden Vergütung

Dépenses de fonctionnement des préfectures : une nouvelle donne grâce à la LOLF, des marges de manoeuvre pour la réforme de l'Etat

France · Senate · 18 October 2006

Dans le cadre de la mission qui lui a été conférée en application de l'article 57 de la LOLF, M. Henir de Raincourt, en sa qualité de rapporteur spécial de la mission « Administration générale et territoriale de l'Etat », a souhaité étudier les dépenses de fonctionnement des préfectures. Les préfectures jouent un rôle essentiel au c½ur des territoires et, pour s'acquitter de leurs missions, elles doivent pouvoir s'appuyer sur des moyens humains, matériels et financiers, à la hauteur des enjeux. Elles sont, en outre, soumises à un devoir d'exemplarité dans l'effort de modernisation entrepris par l'Etat et de maîtrise de la dépense publique. Leurs dépenses s'élèvent, en loi de finances pour 2006, à 1.586,6 millions d'euros de crédits de paiement, les dépenses de personnel absorbant à elles seules près de 70 % de cette enveloppe budgétaire. La dynamique satisfaisante qu'elles ont connue au cours des dernières années s'explique par l'expérimentation réussie de la globalisation des crédits, menée dans les préfectures entre 2000 et 2005, la mise en place d'un contrôle de gestion efficace, l'encadrement des frais de représentation des membres du corps préfectoral et la capacité d'adaptation de ces services déconcentrés aux nouveaux enjeux. Le présent rapport éclaire les prochains chantiers en matière de maîtrise de la dépense et de consolidation de la LOLF dans les préfectures : l'optimisation de la stratégie d'achat, via une rationalisation et une mutualisation interministérielle des besoins déconcentrés de l'Etat, la qualité du dialogue avec le trésorier payeur général, la mise en place de circuits courts de décision pour trancher les « questions de doctrine » encore en suspens dans le cadre de l'application de la LOLF, la conduite d'un bilan d'étape sur les conditions de la mise en ½uvre de la LOLF dans les préfectures, et l'expérimentation du progiciel de gestion intégrée CHORUS.

203 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a special provision such as tax concessions or through vat liability or other means at his disposal, for the west of Ireland’s struggling business interests, particularly in the tourism sector, in areas such as Achill Island, where although subject to the same Government charges, levies, and expenses as the more populated areas, where their season amounts to possibly a maximum of only six weeks, and if he will be proactive by recommending budget changes which could help those struggling businesses to survive, particularly in view of the need to provide a basic tourism product service for visitors to such areas most of which small tourism undertakings are already struggling to survive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33563/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

203 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a special provision such as tax concessions or through vat liability or other means at his disposal, for the west of Ireland’s struggling business interests, particularly in the tourism sector, in areas such as Achill Island, where although subject to the same Government charges, levies, and expenses as the more populated areas, where their season amounts to possibly a maximum of only six weeks, and if he will be proactive by recommending budget changes which could help those struggling businesses to survive, particularly in view of the need to provide a basic tourism product service for visitors to such areas most of which small tourism undertakings are already struggling to survive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33563/06]

175 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effectiveness of tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels; the plans he has to request that tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels are included in Budget 2007 in order to help meet our Kyoto commitments. [30916/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

175 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effectiveness of tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels; the plans he has to request that tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels are included in Budget 2007 in order to help meet our Kyoto commitments. [30916/06]

142 Mr. J. O’Keeffe 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 forth coming Budget and Finance Bill. [33154/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

142 Mr. J. O’Keeffe 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 forth coming Budget and Finance Bill. [33154/06]

133 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the decentralisation programme announced in budget 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33205/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

133 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the decentralisation programme announced in budget 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33205/06]

123 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effectiveness of tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels; the plans he has to request that tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels are included in Budget 2007 in order to help meet our Kyoto commitments; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [33101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

123 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effectiveness of tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels; the plans he has to request that tax incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles and biofuels are included in Budget 2007 in order to help meet our Kyoto commitments; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [33101/06]

117 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the annual review of the Irish economy by the IMF published in August 2006; if he will heed their call for modest fiscal tightening in the budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33102/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

117 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the annual review of the Irish economy by the IMF published in August 2006; if he will heed their call for modest fiscal tightening in the budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33102/06]

95 Mr. McCormack 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. [33249/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

95 Mr. McCormack 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. [33249/06]

564 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the budget approved by her Department for primary schools to proceed to tender and construction stage in 2006; the amount of moneys spent by her Department for same to date in 2006; and the number of primary schools involved. [33263/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

564 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the budget approved by her Department for primary schools to proceed to tender and construction stage in 2006; the amount of moneys spent by her Department for same to date in 2006; and the number of primary schools involved. [33263/06]

352 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Government has failed to honour the commitment in budget 2005 to pay €1000 early child care supplement in 2006 to families with children under six years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33127/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

352 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Government has failed to honour the commitment in budget 2005 to pay €1000 early child care supplement in 2006 to families with children under six years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33127/06]

268 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32634/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

268 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32634/06]

Konkretisierung der "Verpflichtung aus den grundbuchlich gesicherten Rechten der Bernstorff'schen Forstverwaltung" aus den Erläuterungen des BMU zum Bundeshaushalt 2007, Epl 16 (G-SIG: 16050993)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 October 2006

Unterstützung des Bundes für den Bau einer festen Fehmarnbelt-Querung, Auswirkungen auf den Bundeshaushalt (G-SIG: 16050998)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 October 2006

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1539/2006 of 13 October 2006 adopting a plan allocating resources to the Member States to be charged against 2007 budget year for the supply of food from intervention stocks for the benefit of the most deprived persons in the Community

European Union · EUR-Lex · 13 October 2006

189 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to each local authority for payment of management company fees due on dwellings allocated under the social component of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; if no such provision is made, if local authorities are required to pay such fees from their annual budget as allocated via the local government fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

189 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to each local authority for payment of management company fees due on dwellings allocated under the social component of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; if no such provision is made, if local authorities are required to pay such fees from their annual budget as allocated via the local government fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/06]

93 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration in budget 2007 to a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32489/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

93 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration in budget 2007 to a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32489/06]

projet de loi de financement de la sécurité sociale de financement de la sécurité sociale pour 2007

France · Senate · 11 October 2006

199 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the €5 million of funding available through Pobail for integration projects, as announced in budget 2006, will be made available; the criteria which will need to be met by applicants; and the grant levels which will be available. [32364/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

199 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the €5 million of funding available through Pobail for integration projects, as announced in budget 2006, will be made available; the criteria which will need to be met by applicants; and the grant levels which will be available. [32364/06]

146 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the Carers Association in their pre-budget submission. [32322/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

146 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the Carers Association in their pre-budget submission. [32322/06]

135 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will invest an additional €20 million in reducing the caring role of children for people with disability; and if she will further invest €5 million in funding capacity building for the voluntary disability sector in budget 2007. [32321/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

135 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will invest an additional €20 million in reducing the caring role of children for people with disability; and if she will further invest €5 million in funding capacity building for the voluntary disability sector in budget 2007. [32321/06]

99 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the take up of employer grants and schemes which support the employment of people with disabilities; the reasons for the low take up rates; if the total budget allocated to these services and schemes in 2005 was used in full; the way he will improve take-up rates of same and the number of people with disabilities in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

99 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the take up of employer grants and schemes which support the employment of people with disabilities; the reasons for the low take up rates; if the total budget allocated to these services and schemes in 2005 was used in full; the way he will improve take-up rates of same and the number of people with disabilities in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/06]

70 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the work in 2006 to date of the internal market unit in his Department; the main plans for this unit for the remainder of 2006; the level of staffing and budget assigned to this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32068/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

70 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the work in 2006 to date of the internal market unit in his Department; the main plans for this unit for the remainder of 2006; the level of staffing and budget assigned to this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32068/06]

59 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he intends to take to protect consumers and businesses from spiralling inflation; if adjustments in the budget allocations within his Department or its agencies are necessary in view of the prediction at the time of budget 2006 of average annual inflation of 2.7% compared to the expected situation of 5% by end of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32040/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

59 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he intends to take to protect consumers and businesses from spiralling inflation; if adjustments in the budget allocations within his Department or its agencies are necessary in view of the prediction at the time of budget 2006 of average annual inflation of 2.7% compared to the expected situation of 5% by end of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32040/06]

37 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the location he proposes for the headquarters of the new Office of the Director of Employment Law Enforcement; the number of staff that will be allocated to it; the budget that will be allocated; the process to be used for identifying its director; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32062/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

37 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the location he proposes for the headquarters of the new Office of the Director of Employment Law Enforcement; the number of staff that will be allocated to it; the budget that will be allocated; the process to be used for identifying its director; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32062/06]

448 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a timeframed commitment with a ring fenced budget to implement the recommendations of the mid-west tourism and economic development plan which was launched in June 2006 at Shannon Airport before he negotiates with his EU counterparts on proceeding with a new bilateral aviation treaty with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

448 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a timeframed commitment with a ring fenced budget to implement the recommendations of the mid-west tourism and economic development plan which was launched in June 2006 at Shannon Airport before he negotiates with his EU counterparts on proceeding with a new bilateral aviation treaty with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/06]

426 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to provide for improvement in optical benefit in the context of the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

426 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to provide for improvement in optical benefit in the context of the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/06]

425 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to provide for improvement in dental benefit in the context of the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32126/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

425 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to provide for improvement in dental benefit in the context of the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32126/06]

171 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the household budget package, including the free travel scheme to polio survivors here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31750/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

171 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the household budget package, including the free travel scheme to polio survivors here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31750/06]

406 Mr. Penrose 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 views on the ten steps to equality for all families set out in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31956/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

406 Mr. Penrose 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 views on the ten steps to equality for all families set out in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31956/06]

137 Mr. Penrose 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 views on the ten steps to equality for all families set out in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31722/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

137 Mr. Penrose 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 views on the ten steps to equality for all families set out in the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31722/06]

428 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will offer old age pension and other social welfare recipients sufficient increase in the forthcoming budget to address increases in the cost of living in the past 12 months which completely eroded the 2006 budgetary increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32129/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

428 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will offer old age pension and other social welfare recipients sufficient increase in the forthcoming budget to address increases in the cost of living in the past 12 months which completely eroded the 2006 budgetary increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32129/06]

116 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the plans he has to offset the increases in the cost of living for those dependent on pensions or other fixed social welfare income; if he will address this issue in the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31778/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

116 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the plans he has to offset the increases in the cost of living for those dependent on pensions or other fixed social welfare income; if he will address this issue in the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31778/06]

34 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the work programme, timeframe, and membership of the Placenames Commission; if a special budget has been assigned to the Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

34 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the work programme, timeframe, and membership of the Placenames Commission; if a special budget has been assigned to the Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/06]

342 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of the National Heritage Council; its terms of reference and level of consultation with other heritage groups; the budget for the first 12 months; its policy on the conservation of churches which are no longer required for religious service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

342 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of the National Heritage Council; its terms of reference and level of consultation with other heritage groups; the budget for the first 12 months; its policy on the conservation of churches which are no longer required for religious service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/06]

Budget Enforcement Legislative Tools Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2006

Budget Enforcement Legislative Tools Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for expedited consideration of certain rescissions proposed by the President of discretionary budget authority in an appropriation Act. Prohibits funds made available for obligation under this procedure from being proposed for rescission again. Sets forth requirements for: (1) the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed rescission; (2) a maximum 25% ceiling on amounts subject to rescission; and (3) expedited congressional consideration of such proposal. Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any direct spending or revenue legislation that would increase the on-budget deficit or cause an on-budget deficit for: (1) the first year or first five fiscal years covered by the most recently adopted concurrent resolution on the budget; or (2) the five fiscal years following such fiscal years. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to retain (by eliminating the expiration of) pay-as-you-go requirements. Extends specified budget enforcement mechanisms through FY2011.

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the reduction of section 302(b) suballocations to reflect floor amendments to general appropriation bills.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2006

Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow a Member to designate the amount of the reduction in new budget authority that should be used to reduce the federal budget deficit (or to increase the federal budget surplus) if an amendment offered by the Member to any general appropriation bill (or resolution making continuing appropriations to the end of a fiscal year) to reduce new budget authority (and resulting outlays) is agreed to. Requires the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, whenever such legislation is engrossed in the House, to: (1) reduce the suballocation of new budget authority and outlays to the appropriate subcommittee by the net amount of such reductions; and (2) promptly report those revisions to the House. Prohibits the Committee from reallocating such reductions to other subcommittees. Deems the revised suballocations to be made under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 in the House. Requires the chairman of the Committee on the Budget to make appropriate revisions in allocations to the Committee on Appropriations to reflect the revised suballocations and report them to the House.

Bundesrechnungsabschluss für das Jahr 2005

Austria · National Council · 28 September 2006

Bundesrechnungsabschluss für das Jahr 2005

304 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to ensure that resourcing of second level schools is increased in the context of the forthcoming estimates and Budget to at least the average OECD levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30416/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

304 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to ensure that resourcing of second level schools is increased in the context of the forthcoming estimates and Budget to at least the average OECD levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30416/06]

271 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the moneys allocated to her Department in this year’s Estimates will be fully and appropriately spent during 2006; if she has identified any allocated moneys which are not needed by her Department; and if so the amount of such moneys. [30226/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

271 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the moneys allocated to her Department in this year’s Estimates will be fully and appropriately spent during 2006; if she has identified any allocated moneys which are not needed by her Department; and if so the amount of such moneys. [30226/06]

183 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if she intends to invest to a greater extent in cardiovascular health services following research which found that Ireland spends the second lowest proportion of its health care budget on heart and circulatory diseases in the enlarged EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30248/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

183 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if she intends to invest to a greater extent in cardiovascular health services following research which found that Ireland spends the second lowest proportion of its health care budget on heart and circulatory diseases in the enlarged EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30248/06]

155 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider in the context of the forthcoming Budget, issuing of VAT refunds for visitors attending business conferences here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30194/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

155 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider in the context of the forthcoming Budget, issuing of VAT refunds for visitors attending business conferences here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30194/06]

80 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the published policies his Department have on fostering and facilitating cycling; the budget allocated to such policies; and the number of staff in his Department dedicated to cycling policy. [30078/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

80 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the published policies his Department have on fostering and facilitating cycling; the budget allocated to such policies; and the number of staff in his Department dedicated to cycling policy. [30078/06]

42 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on the development of the western rail corridor; when the existing rail line from Ennis to Athenry will be reopened; and the expected timetable and budget for the opening of passenger services on the first phase of the western rail corridor. [29914/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

42 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on the development of the western rail corridor; when the existing rail line from Ennis to Athenry will be reopened; and the expected timetable and budget for the opening of passenger services on the first phase of the western rail corridor. [29914/06]

41 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the expected final cost of the integrated ticketing project; when it is expected the project will be concluded; the target date for the full introduction of integrated ticketing; the person who has charge of the project since it was taken from the Railway Procurement Agency; the expertise of the new person or body charged with concluding the project; the budget, timescale and terms of reference they are operating to; the amount of funding which has to date been wasted; the way in which it is to be recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30065/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

41 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the expected final cost of the integrated ticketing project; when it is expected the project will be concluded; the target date for the full introduction of integrated ticketing; the person who has charge of the project since it was taken from the Railway Procurement Agency; the expertise of the new person or body charged with concluding the project; the budget, timescale and terms of reference they are operating to; the amount of funding which has to date been wasted; the way in which it is to be recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30065/06]