Results 27,461-27,480 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: Therefore, we must create a situation, as we did in the budget, where their USC and tax burdens will reduce. These burdens have begun to reduce for the first time since the fatally flawed bank guarantee was entered into by Fianna Fáil.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: It is proposed to take No. 5, Finance Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 6, Social Welfare Bill 2014 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 34, Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). Tomorrow's fortnightly Friday business shall be No. 60, Social Welfare Appeals Bill 2013 and No. 19, report on the design and layout of ballot papers...
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: I must confess that I am not up to speed on the situation at Newlands Cross. However, if the Deputy is referring to road traffic legislation, I understand it is due to be published next year. On the issue of congestion charges, does Fianna Fáil now have a new policy? Is it proposing the introduction of congestion charges and tolling for everyone coming into Dublin?
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: In the interest-----
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: I am trying to answer his question. He might clarify the question.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: On the first point, a €34 million redress scheme has been agreed for symphysiotomy survivors, as has been announced. The programme for Government committed to addressing that issue. I want to pay tribute to all of the groups who have worked so hard in this regard. I had the privilege of meeting quite a number of the women involved. I know many continue to suffer physical and mental...
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: -----in particular, the Minister of State, Deputy Ged Nash, and Senator Mary Moran in the case of the Labour Party. Given many of the women are at an advanced age-----
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: I am just responding to the question. Second, the work is ongoing in regard to the mother and baby homes. I believe I told the Deputy on the last occasion that it had gone to each Department to get their responses, and that work is ongoing. I do not have an indicative date as yet. In regard to the Deputy's concerns around violence against women and abuse of women, I understand the...
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: Perhaps the Whips could have a discussion on this. I am sure appropriate arrangements could be entered into that all the parties would probably agree with.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: In regard to the independent policing authority, I am happy to say the heads were cleared on Tuesday and it is a priority for drafting. That is very good progress in regard to an issue which is very important for our democracy and for the Garda Síochána, which is so important for the protection of our citizens. In regard to the terms of reference for Guerin, I do not have an exact...
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: -----there were applications but no successful ones-----
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: My understanding and recollection is that Deputy Ellis's own party in the debate on this matter was quite keen that PPS numbers as unique identifiers would be used in regard to Irish Water.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: The legislation in regard to the PPS numbers was last year. I am not aware there is pending legislation in regard to the Deputy's query.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: That Bill was debated over a period of nearly two months and the Deputy's party contributed on it.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: Deputy Ó Snodaigh suggested at one stage that he-----
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: I understand a lot of work has been done on this, as the Deputy is aware. I expect it to come before the House next year.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: I understand the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill is on the "A" list to come before the House during this session. In respect of facilitating a debate on mother-and-baby homes in Tuam and other areas of the country, when the work is completed, a discussion among the Whips will almost certainly facilitate a debate in the House.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: I understand the Bill referred to by the Deputy will come before the House in this session.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: The gardaí have an oath of loyalty to the State and not to any particular politician - Deputy Joe Higgins, me or anyone else.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)
Joan Burton: It is a professional force, as it ought to be. In respect of Deputy Joe Higgins's query about taxation, the legislation to which he referred will come before the House this session. In my view - the Deputy has been a member of the European Parliament - these matters can be addressed only by close co-operation across Europe and on a global basis if we wish to address them properly.