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Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in national schools under Church of Ireland management and in receipt of public funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12931/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in secondary schools under Protestant management and in receipt of public funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12932/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in national schools under Protestant management and in receipt of public funds in Counties Sligo and Leitrim; the number of children enrolled in those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12933/08]

Leaders' Questions (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: They were the only ones consulted.

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: I am pleased to hear the Taoiseach defend the rights of workers in an EU context. It is something he has done with distinction throughout his political career. In regard to the sets of rights of another group of people, there is no direct reference to Tibet in the conclusions but there are indications that during the meeting there was a discussion on Tibet. Does the Taoiseach agree it is...

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Does the Taoiseach feel this is helpful in the context of the forthcoming European referendum and has he had an opportunity to be briefed on these proposals by President Sarkozy? We have defended the Irish corporation tax rate as it gives us as an island some relative advantage in the context of mainland European Union states. Was the Taoiseach surprised by this development, coming as it...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to offer my sincere sympathies and those of the Labour Party to Gene Fitzgerald's family — his wife, Noreen, and his son and daughters. I did not have an opportunity to know him while he was a Member of the House. However, I met him on a number of occasions after my election and he was kind enough to wish me well. As the Taoiseach stated, there was a relationship between the Labour...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: This must be an emotional day for the Taoiseach and listening to the tributes to the late former Member, Mr. Gene Fitzgerald, puts us all in a reflective mood. I wish the Taoiseach well when he stands down and wish his successor, Deputy Brian Cowen, all the best as leader designate of Fianna Fáil. While the Taoiseach still holds his office and represents the north side of Dublin, I wish to...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The tunnel is open to private buses but the taxpayer paid for it. It is not open to the public bus service that is the major service provider for taxpayers. Will the Taoiseach address this matter with the Minister for Transport? I do not think solving this issue requires the enactment of the Dublin Transport Authority Bill. There has been much dawdling because various pieces of...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach promised legislation relating to the Civil Unions Bill, which was due before the end of March. It is almost the middle of April and there is no sign of the Bill. What is the Government's position on the Civil Unions Bill?

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom chomhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Tánaiste. Is maith liom na ranganna atá ag Des Bishop ar an dteilifís. B'fhéidir gur cheart dúinn cuireadh a thabhairt dó teacht anseo chun ranganna a chuir ar fáil do Teachtaí ar nós mé féin.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Tá sé in ord dom anois caint as Béarla.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The Tánaiste had cause for great celebration yesterday and I wish him the best for himself, his family and his party. Having occasionally jousted with him in respect of matters relating to finance, I sometimes think that Fianna Fáil is more of a religion than a political party to him. When it comes to governing the country, I hope he will pay attention to the broader public issues and...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: In light of the times that are in it——

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: ——I thought the Ceann Comhairle might allow me to proceed.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Like the Tánaiste, the Ceann Comhairle is always charming towards women and I thought he might have granted me some leeway.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Go raibh maith agat. With regard to the plight of people who have family members in nursing homes, has the Tánaiste come any closer to finalising the 'fair deal' Bill? Figures released earlier this week indicate that the average cost of nursing home care has risen to almost €800 per week. Under the fair deal Bill, the Government has proposals to subvent nursing homes but also intends to...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Nursing home proprietors and everyone else involved in this area are uncertain about what will happen. As we are talking about a new Ireland and the need to reform, the Government has indicated on numerous occasions that the heads of the civil unions Bill would be published. We were promised that they would be forthcoming by the end of March and informed a couple of weeks ago that they were...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: ——have a difficulty with this matter. However, where is the Bill? Many people who wish to register——

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: ——civil unions and who are involved in gay relationships want to get on with their lives.