Results 2,421-2,440 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (13 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances in which her Department has recently initiated a review of the equivalence relationship between the leaving certificate and the European Baccalaureate for the purposes of matriculation and entry to universities here, notwithstanding the acceptance of that qualification immediately subsequent to Ireland's accession...
- Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (13 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the instructions she has given to her officials to ensure that the terms of the European Convention of March 2000, guaranteeing equitable treatment for the holders of the European Baccalaureate in respect of entry to universities here will be respected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4847/07]
- Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: When did the Taoiseach last go to the supermarket and fill up?
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage of his Department's work on the energy White Paper; the timeframe for its publication; if he envisages further energy legislation to accompany the energy White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5268/07]
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the energy efficiency Power of One campaign; the amount that has been spent on the campaign to date; the way he will invigilate the programme and measure the concrete gains that have been achieved in energy efficiency; the other measures he will introduce to accompany the present public...
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: The time devoted today for statements on the national development plan and the time devoted yesterday to the Moriarty report means two fundamental issues of importance to this country and our democracy were not properly debated. As Deputy Gormley stated, the â¬184 billion to be spent under the national development plan will be fundamental to every region in Ireland. We are all aware from...
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: We are now asked to debate the spending of that â¬184 billion in 65 minutes. The Labour Party will get an allocation of 15 minutes to be shared between myself and Deputy Quinn. That is not adequate. It is not an insult particularly to this House, it is an insult to the voters who for the first time in Irish history will pay the bulk of that â¬184 billion.
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: This is not a plan which will be sent by post to Brussels. It is a plan for which our taxpayers will pay for the next seven years.
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: The Labour Party also opposes the proposal.
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: That is what Deputy Kenny said, but what did the Tánaiste say?
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I refer to the OECD report that proposes to abolish the home carers tax credit.
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I refer also to the Social Welfare Bill. What is the situation regarding the proposal to have a lower rate of child benefit for parents who remain at home?
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Will there be an opportunity to debate this matter?
- Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I am entitled to know if there will be a debate on it. The Minister is nodding.
- National Development Plan: Statements. (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I wish to share time with Deputy Quinn.
- National Development Plan: Statements. (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I understand the launch of the national development programme cost in the region of â¬300,000 for the brochures and leaflets accompanying the plan. At the staging of the launch, we saw the ambassadors to Ireland, the social partners, the great and the good lined up. It reminded me of the politburo in the 1950s when they lined up to listen to the next great five year plan. If there was an...
- Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (15 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the full check and assessment of the entire facility at the National Aquatic Centre is complete; the outcome of this assessment; if an upgrade or repair work is required at the centre; the timescale for such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5545/07]
- Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I thank the Acting Chairman. The Labour Party has a long and proud tradition of advancing social and personal freedom. I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Howlin, on introducing this Bill and giving all politicians in this House an opportunity to debate it and to cast their vote in favour or against it tomorrow evening. It is difficult for those born after 1980 to sometimes recall that...
- Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: I always abide by the Acting Chairman's rulings and I am delighted to do so now.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Feb 2007)
Joan Burton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of available beds at Peamount Hospital; the number of beds currently being used; her plans for these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6257/07]