Results 29,961-29,980 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I hope Deputy Dooley will support an increase in-----
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I do not have a date for either of those important Bills.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: There is a lot of work ongoing but I do not have an update. That would really be a question for the line Minister.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I anticipate that it will be later this year.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I agree with the statements made during the British general election that potential changes, if implemented by the new British Government, could have significant implications for the Belfast Agreement and other agreements negotiated between the British and Irish Governments. The peace process and how it has developed are important both for the United Kingdom, the Republic and, most of all,...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: We have just strengthened, expanded and restored very significantly the remit of the Freedom of Information Act. I am not aware of the details of what the Deputy is complaining about. I will certainly refer her remarks to the Minister for Finance for comment and a reply. It is important to have a more open information society in which as much information as possible would be published...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: Let me first refer to the difficulties with the electoral register. If people are denied their vote, it is a very serious issue. The matter has been referred to the environment committee for it to examine it and report as soon as possible. The Cabinet published a consultation document on the electoral commission proposal. Obviously, that will form part of the preparation of the legislation.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I suggest a detailed question such as that is a matter for the line Minister in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: In relation to the budget of Tusla which is charged with protecting the welfare, safety and positive development of children, if the Deputy wants to ask detailed questions he should put them to the Minister who is in charge of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: Beidh sé á fhoilsiú an seisiún seo.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: The Bill has been published. I would hope it will be taken as soon as possible.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I think the Deputy received a written reply in respect of last week's questions. If not, I will have it resent to the Deputy. In respect of the second item, I do not have a date as yet for the taking of the domestic violence legislation.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: The Regulation of Lobbying Bill has been enacted.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: In relation to the petroleum legislation, the heads of the Bill were cleared in March, and in respect of the education legislation, the heads of the Bill are being drafted as we speak.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I apologise.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I am delighted to hear the Deputy has such confidence in chartered accountants and in accountants generally. I am not sure everybody else in the House would have that confidence.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: In relation to Deputy Willie Penrose's valuable legislation in respect of the bankruptcy period, that legislation will be examined in some depth by the Joint Committee on Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform. The Deputy will be aware that in terms of the measures announced yesterday we will shortly have legislation on an examinership process in respect of people who are at risk in terms...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I do not have a date for the gambling legislation.
- Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313): Referral to Joint Committee (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2015, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 8 May, 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, in accordance with Standing Order 82A(4)(j), which, not later than 28 May, 2015, shall send a...
- Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency: Referral to Select Committee (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), done at Bonn, Germany on 26 January, 2009, a copy of which was laid before the Dáil on 6 May, 2015, be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 82A(3)(b) and (6)(a), which, not later than...