Results 201-220 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Yes, that is what I am saying. They are the good ones, but has the Minister seen the new ones that have been built in remote areas, the provision of which is more to do with property development? I doubt if they will even last as nursing homes for ten years. This incentive applying to them has not been examined or studied but was introduced on the personal hunch of the former Minister,...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that mobile phone customers here will have to pay significantly more than British subscribers to use third generation mobile phone technology; his views on whether Irish mobile phone charges continue to be excessive in comparison to European norms; his plans to tackle...

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: That was a Charlie McCreevy special. I spoke about that yesterday.

EU Directives. (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 61: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure that Ireland will comply with the EU energy performance of buildings directive by 1 January 2006; if all buildings which are under construction or which will commence construction in 2005 will comply with the requirements of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3922/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 123: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the contract awarded to a person (details supplied) to provide public relations services to his Department will expire; the total paid out in respect of the contract in terms of remuneration and expenses; if it is intended to renew the contact or to seek new tenders for the services supplied; if not, the...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Finance the capital value of assets held in trusts liable to the 6% entry and 1% annual tax on such trusts; and the declared value of such assets, and classes thereof, on an annual basis from 1997 to date. [4181/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance the medical services and expenditure by a taxpayer which qualifies for tax relief; and if plastic surgery or other medical works on procedures undergone to provide cosmetic improvements qualify when such work is undertaken for bodily enhancement as opposed to medical necessity. [4189/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation for tax relief purposes of medical expenses incurred outside the State by a taxpayer; if they are allowable for tax purposes; and if there are any limitations or conditions on qualifying expenditure. [4190/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (9 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status, terms and conditions of the appointment of the envoy (details supplied) to the tsunami region; the rank in terms of the foreign service which applies; and the remuneration or expenses which attach to the post. [4191/05]

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: I am sure the Tánaiste is aware that the National Aquatic Centre, which cost €70 million to build, had its roof blown off in high winds after Christmas. This has absolutely flummoxed engineering experts in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. It involves a consortium——

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Yes, I have.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: A consortium is running the National Aquatic Centre. When does the Minister propose to introduce the Abbotstown sports campus development authority Bill? There is no legislation——

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: ——governing the spending of €70 million of taxpayers' money.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: The reason I ask is that the Ceann Comhairle sent me and my colleague Deputy Wall a letter indicating that he would not take questions on the National Aquatic Centre because it is not covered under any legislation. He relented subsequently and allowed to me an Adjournment debate, but my colleague Deputy Wall——

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: ——is still not being allowed to ask questions to the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, the Taoiseach or the Minister for Finance, who are the shareholders in the company.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Given that we have no legislation, we cannot obtain answers regarding what happened.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Will the Ceann Comhairle help me? It is a perfectly legitimate question pertaining to €70 million of taxpayers' money.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: Our questions were refused.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: He allowed them after a long debate but he will still not allow——

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Joan Burton: ——my colleague Deputy Wall to——