Results 341-360 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: We will make special arrangements next year. I understand the Minister's colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, celebrated and hope he enjoyed himself. The Minister made several interesting comments on child care and child benefit. He referred to the equal opportunities child care programme, EOCP, which I have examined in detail, particularly as it...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 12: In page 13, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: "4.âThe Minister shall review tax relief arrangements for private nursing homes to determine their compatibility with health criteria and in particular health and welfare related criteria regarding the size and location of facilities.". I appreciate the Minister may not have had an opportunity to get a...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: The Minister's predecessor, Mr. McCreevy, spoke about this issue on a number of occasions. He told me he introduced the system of tax relief for nursing home fees to reduce charges, rather then to increase the supply of beds in nursing homes. I do not see any evidence of a reduction or levelling off in charges. I hope this element will be concluded following the review. Mr. McCreevy...
- Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (9 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she is taking to prevent many universities falling into deficit this year; if she will meet with the heads of the universities to discuss their concerns regarding a funding shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7983/05]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the review of the proposed weighted system of allocation of resource teaching support will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7958/05]
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: The Minister has proposed major new amendments to the Finance Bill. The proposed amendments to section 58 will significantly water down the penalties imposed on advisers, bankers and others who are involved in aiding and abetting tax evasion. The imposition of a guillotine on the Report Stage debate will deprive the House of an opportunity to discuss the amendments, which are shameful and...
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: Was it found earlier? Was it always there?
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I have raised with the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach on several occasions the question of the National Aquatic Centre. Would the Tánaiste care to dip her toes into the waters? It has been closed for over two months and divers, swimmers and the other water sports organisations have heard nothing. The shareholders are the Minister for Finance, the Taoiseach and the Minister for Arts, Sport and...
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: Given that the Tánaiste is staying home for St. Patrick's day could she try to go for a swim in the National Aquatic Centre? It is closed.
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: That National Aquatic Centre is closed for more than two months andââ
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: ââwill be closed for at least another four months.
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: There are courses in deep underwater divingââ
- Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: The National Aquatic Centre is closed.
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I understand I am replying to the Minister. Will the Minister undertake in the context of the tax breaks under various headings that his Department will review the compatibility of the wide range of tax breaks for health care and nursing homes and if they link in any way to general health and welfare policy, particularly in regard to older people? I gave the Minister examples yesterday of...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 13: In page 13, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: "4.âAn approved body pursuant to section 848A of the Principal Act shall make available to the public sufficient particulars of its accounts and such other information as may be required by the Revenue Commissioners." The purpose of this amendment is to require that charities which benefit from the range...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. When Deputy Quinn was Minister for Finance, he proceeded with caution in this area because of the legitimate fear that, with the absence of charity legislation, it could be open to abuse. This fear remains. Members are aware of and support the fantastic work done by not-for-profit organisations in a range of activities. However, it is only...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 14: In page 13, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: "4.âWhere a person avails of tax relief relating to income including or consisting of rental income pursuant to the Principal Act, he or she shall furnish to the Commissioners sufficient information to demonstrate that he or she has complied with any requirement of the law regarding registration as a...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: I thank the Minister for that reply. I do not know whether Deputy Cowley heard yesterday but in the discussion on private nursing homes, the work he has done in Mulranny was mentioned. It is an example of the type of development we should aspire to so that older people can stay in the community and have supported housing. On Mothers' Day last Sunday, my daughter, as a surprise gift to me,...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: It is a unique opportunity and I am sure the Minister will enjoy Fathers' Day with his children. I certainly enjoyed Mothers' Day, but I could not get over the sight of these banners hung over the apartments around the Balally Luas station. The Luas station is tremendously popular and successful, as we knew it would be. This lovely shopping centre is directly across the road, and there are...
- Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)
Joan Burton: This is a small technical measure to try to get some information as to how much landlords are benefiting from the extraordinarily generous range of tax breaks. We need to consider the effect on society.