To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood defence works in the Claregalway region given the legal difficulties regarding an EU Directive which necessitates further environmental impact statements and has delayed the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne TD Reply: Minister… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures in place to ensure that the Office of Government Procurement has the use of local knowledge and experience, for example, but not limited to, the availability of an airport for aviation services, which are at times central to the successful tendering of often crucial… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the plans for a standard bank account and the possible use of the post office network for same, given that both are important for social inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Reply: Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan The Strategy for Financial… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the impact which limitations placed on tax reduction measures in the previous and other budgets can have on job creation and in creating a culture which may not reward initiative and work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Reply: Minister for Finance,… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the issue of the regulation of bed and breakfasts, the measures in place to recognise the operators who register, given the importance of registration in ensuring standards and in maintaining the good reputation of tourist accommodation here; and if he will make a statement on… Continue Reading