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Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to minimise the carbon footprint of agencies under the remit of his Department; the carbon auditing that has been undertaken by agencies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18594/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there has been a negative impact on the work of his Department or its agencies from the Government's public service staffing reduction programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18593/07]

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Does the Tánaiste anticipate the need for Supplementary Estimates in the autumn? Exchequer figures show a decline in tax receipts. Capital taxes and stamp duty are about 5% below the profile set out in the budget. Has the Minister made any assessment of the impact of this on vital services such as health and education? In the run up to the election, Government spending increased and has...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: I think I am allowed to raise a question on Supplementary Estimates on the Order of Business. I am not as erudite as you on the rules, but I believe I am allowed to raise this issue.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Can I ask the Tánaiste if he proposes to bring one in?

National Stadium. (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the development of Sports Campus Ireland at Abbotstown, west Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19246/07]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to the joint submission by the GAA and the Gaelic Players Association regarding welfare grants for players; if he will meet both the GAA and the GPA to clarify the Government's position on the matter as stated in May 2007 that this remains a matter for the GAA itself; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the value of the goods plus postage, packing and insurance, that can be purchased on the internet before there is a liability to pay customs duty and VAT. [19417/07]

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: He could if it was Manchester United.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: I keep hearing Fianna Fáil apologists such as Deputy Mansergh say that the voters knew all this about the tribunal and the Taoiseach when they voted on 24 May. They did not. They got an explanation of sorts in May from the Taoiseach and many voters took that on trust. That trust was abused because what we got from Deputy Bertie Ahern in September is very different from what he told the...

Written Answers — Mortgage Support: Mortgage Support (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the main findings of the Government's working group on the rent supplement scheme; the changes he will make to the rent supplement scheme as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20726/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will accept the recommendation of the Law Reform Commission that same sex cohabitants should be treated in the same way as opposite sex cohabitants for social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20727/07]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the issuing of anti-stab vests for paramedics and ambulance personnel; and if her attention has been drawn to the fears of crews subject to attack and the view that they should be provided with such protection. [19927/07]

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Since the summer, we have witnessed extraordinary turmoil in the financial markets with depositors queueing outside Northern Rock to withdraw their money. Given the Dáil was in recess, it was impossible to engage in any kind of debate with the Minister for Finance in respect of this important event and whether, in terms of our economic situation, there will be a need for Supplementary...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Is the Tánaiste saying he is willing to provide time for a debate? This is probably the most important issue for many Irish homeowners.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Is the Tánaiste willing to make time available for a debate on the economy?

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle probably does not use on-line banking. Many people queued outside Northern Rock too.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Is the Government prepared to make time for a debate? There is no finance committee in which we can discuss any of this.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: This is news to us.

Financial Markets. (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: I apologise for being a little late. I was confused about the timing as a result of all the votes. With the current turmoil in the financial markets, it is now a matter of urgency that a reformed compensation scheme for depositors and savers with banks should be put in place. We have seen a number of banks experiencing severe financial difficulties in recent weeks and people would have...