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Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (13 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the report issued by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the National Museum of Ireland; the action he has taken or plans to take to rectify some of the problems identified in this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17664/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (13 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will be making a capital allocation for the building programme of a school (details supplied); when the school authorities, including the board of management and principal will be informed; the length of time he expects the construction period to last; the length of time he envisages that the school will continue to use...

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It is not being done.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach——

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The artist formerly known as Deputy Finian McGrath.

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Why?

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The only person disappointed this week was Deputy Michael Kennedy when he was passed over.

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Some 1,600 jobs per week are being lost at the moment.

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: No wonder Deputy Kennedy was passed over if that is the best he can come up with in a speech.

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Deputy Kennedy will continue to be passed over.

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: He must be capable of more. Does he plan to stand in Dublin West?

Schools Recognition. (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise the urgent need for the new Minister for Education and Science to recognise the proposed Educate Together school in Dublin 15. This school is supported by hundreds of parents as the school of choice for their children in the Carpenterstown and Luttrellstown area of Dublin 15. Many of these parents have experienced great frustration in getting...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to improve entitlements in relation to the backdating of welfare payments; and if she will bring it into line with the four-year rule that applies to claiming tax credits from the Revenue Commissioners. [18621/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Audits: Departmental Audits (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the audit by the Data Protection Commissioner of her Department's procedures for processing personal data is finalised; the main conclusions reached; and the specific actions her Department will be taking on foot of these conclusions. [18622/08]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on abolishing the maximum retirement age of 65 for civil servants recruited before 1 April 2004 in line with the absence of such restrictions for civil servants recruited after that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18889/08]

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: On the issue raised by Deputy Penrose on the consolidated companies legislation, I asked the Tánaiste's predecessor about management companies where thousands of young people are being forced to pay management company charges of between €2,000 and €3,000 a year for apartments and between €600 and €700 to have a small square of grass and a couple of shrubs cut. I am told that there...

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: May I explain? I was told that the Tánaiste's Department was considering including that in the consolidated legislation. Her predecessor told me this when he took the Order of Business.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It is not one minute to midnight.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I was told by the Tánaiste's predecessor that he was considering separate legislation. She stated she had considered Deputy Penrose's position. Has she given any consideration——

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: ——to the management company issue and the need for legislation in her Department? It is a really urgent issue for thousands of people.