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- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: -----about which people were most concerned was that water quality would be affected by the flooding.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I am happy to say that the number of episodes of water quality being affected was, thankfully, kept very low and they were of very limited duration. This the advantage of having a national utility-----
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: -----which is now cleaning up our rivers and lakes through an active programme of restricting the dumping of raw sewage into lakes in Ireland at about 42 different points.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: We are also subject to the EU water framework directive.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: We were able to stand aside from that as a country for a considerable period, but not any more. If Deputy Murphy would send us the details of the queries-----
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: -----in respect of the company with which she has a concern, we will be happy to assist her, if that is possible.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: It is proposed to take No. 15, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016, back from committee; No. 16, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2016, back from committee; No. 17, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Health and...
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: In relation to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, I appreciate that the majority of Members in the House would like to see the passage of this Bill. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, has indicated that she would be happy to see all Stages of this Bill being taken today, if the Opposition agrees. It is really dependent on the agreement of the Opposition....
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I understand the political parties are in favour. Can I ask whether the Technical Group or the Independent groups are in favour?
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I appreciate Deputy Catherine Murphy's own personal position in relation to the legislation because she has spoken on the matter at different times. I appreciate she is obviously not able to commit the Technical Group to the Dáil agreeing and, therefore, I will not proceed. The Second Stage is, therefore, on the agenda.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: As we are.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: There has to be general agreement for the House to agree that all Stages will be taken today. That agreement, as Deputy Catherine Murphy stated, is not forthcoming. In fact, only Second Stage is listed for the Dáil today.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: It is not possible, unless it is by the complete agreement of the House.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: Yes.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: We will be taking the Second Stage. That is what I would suggest. This is something that I have spoken out about down the years. It is certainly legislation that I and the Labour Party have supported. There are Members of differing views among the Independents. The Bill also received extensive discussion over a long period of time in the Seanad and that, probably, is one of the reasons...
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I would be perfectly happy to contact the Minister to see whether the Deputies' access can be facilitated. I have had the privilege of visiting the different houses. As Moore Street is where I always did my shopping as a child, I remember the houses. From what I witnessed during my brief visit, they are in an extraordinarily fragile state. I hope that agreement can be reached with all the...
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for his courtesy, patience and the very good humour with which he has overseen proceedings in the Dáil, particularly on Thursdays, when he has been more often present than not for some interesting and exciting debates. I wish him and his family well in his retirement. I have met his family in recent times, and life outside politics seems to be going...
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I have taken a very close interest in the adoption (information and tracing) Bill on a personal basis and I am sorry there has not been enough time to bring forward the legislation. The Minister, Deputy James Reilly, has been working very hard to bring the legislation before the Dáil. There are a small number of outstanding issues on which he has not yet reached a decision....
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: It is on an annual basis.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)
Joan Burton: I will ask about it. I am delighted that the tourism action plan was published. Having met various people involved in tourism in the Cork region, I know the developments at the airport are important for the region. I look forward to seeing those flights to the US.