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Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (18 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 99: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of applications made by towns seeking town council status in view of the present examination of local government being undertaken by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/07]

Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Another U-turn.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: We will have no ice for our drinks.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: I refer to the matter raised by Deputy Kenny. The press release by the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, as reported in today's newspapers, is completely ambiguous regarding parents who seek child care services. The implication is that parents on low incomes will receive €45 a week, but that will only happen if they have a preschool place. In my constituency, 200 children are on...

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Will it be necessary for the Minister to introduce----

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: ——legislation to distinguish between provision for a child whose parents will receive a subvention of €45 a week under the scheme from the State——

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: ——and for children who are cared for at home whose parents will not receive any such money from the Minister concerned?

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: It is Christmas and parents are trying to provide for their children.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Will it be necessary for the Government to introduce legislation on this area? I believe it will have to do so.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Can I have an answer on this matter? If legislation is not introduced on it, the matter will end up in the courts.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Did the Deputy not supply a script?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Why does the Deputy not expand? He has interesting views on the Labour Party.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: I wish to share time with Deputies Upton, Jan O'Sullivan, Sherlock and Ciarán Lynch.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: I am glad the Minister referred to the constitutional right of free association, a right that was hard won by the labour and trade union movement in this country and others and is fundamental to this debate. I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Higgins, on introducing this Bill. It is important to note that the European Court of Justice, with regard to the Viking case this week, reaffirmed...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: What is the logic of the Competition Authority? The Competition Authority was a special creation of the Progressive Democrats. The Progressive Democrats are gone but the Competition Authority is not. Everybody wants governments to take strong action against powerful businesses which abuse their position of prominence and dominance to charge higher prices and give bad services to consumers....

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: The Minister probably does not remember the actions taken against the Irish Kennel Club and breeders of dogs. On both sides of the House, both in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, there is a group of new neocon Deputies who are very influenced by the Republican Party right wing in the United States. We heard some on this side of the House speak last night, while some of the Minister's colleagues...

Written Answers — Greener Homes Scheme: Greener Homes Scheme (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the funding and number of applicants for the second phase of the greener homes scheme post budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to further encourage energy research development; the position regarding the grants available under Charles Parsons II; the position in relation to the energy research strategy; the budget available to this area in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35632/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 131: To ask the Taoiseach the number to date of civil servants and employees of State bodies transferred from Dublin to decentralised locations; the number transferred from outside of Dublin to other decentralised locations; and the number transferred in post to decentralising Departments in Dublin pending planned decentralisation to locations outside of Dublin. [36032/07]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (19 Dec 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if works on the historic Swiss Cottage and its adjacent bridge in Cahir, County Tipperary have been completed; when it is proposed to reopen this important tourist attraction; the projected final costs involved in the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35740/07]