To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if support schemes exist to assist with the introduction of energy efficient heating sources such as wood pellet burning and bio-mass fuels; if such schemes will be examined with a view to introducing such energy efficient means into the stock of public buildings across the… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has recommenced work on drainage schemes and other such works, such as that in the Claregalway area of County Galway, following the legal advice concerning the interpretation of SI 469 of 2012 which was necessitated by EU environmental directives; and if… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Finance in view of the pressure on businesses in the hospitality and drinks industry such as local public houses and other businesses such as independent wine sellers and the associated increases in excise duties and taxes on such products in 2012 and 2013, if he will consider reducing the… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the implementation of the updated and comprehensive anti-bullying policy; if the inspectorate section of her Department is examining compliance by schools with the new policy; the steps being taken to ensure that all schools have implemented the policy in view… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Finance if the policy of charging vehicle registration tax on vehicles procured by mountain rescue teams is a national or EU one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that vehicle registration tax (VRT) is a domestic tax provided… Continue Reading