Results 36,061-36,080 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: A series of meetings have taken place in recent times, some initiated by President Hollande and some initiated by the Italians, indicating that post-Brexit, quite a number of the 26 are looking at a new arrangements for the European Union which would potentially put countries into different groups. Not too long ago, the Taoiseach met the Prime Minister of Poland which is part of the eastern...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: It is not very keen on that kind of an approach. In terms of the Taoiseach's conversations with the other European leaders, who will be meeting in Rome at the weekend, what is his view on the idea now being put forward of a two-speed Europe or one with three or four different European groups? Where will Ireland be in that?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to discuss with President Hollande where France stands on his specific proposals and invitations? Was the Taoiseach invited by President Hollande to any discussions or was it simply countries he felt were like-minded?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Who does?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with President Trump in Washington. [13423/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Did the Taoiseach have an opportunity to seek President Trump's views on the Good Friday Agreement? Does the President accept that it is an international agreement which has been supported by the United States? Does he have a position on the Agreement, and specifically, does he have a position or does he or his advisers have any thoughts on the consequences of Brexit, for which he has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the public bus service is a vital piece of infrastructure in rural communities; his plans to support such services and ensure there is an adequate and secure level of public transport provision in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11609/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I understand the Government received the second interim report of Judge Yvonne Murphy on the commission of inquiry into mother and baby homes in the second half of 2016. When will the interim report be published? Cabinet meetings in this Government's term rarely extend into lunchtime, yet the Government is sitting on a report that is very significant for many people who are interested in...

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I join others in thanking Deputy Kelly for his initiative in bringing forward the Bill. There is a wide level of agreement in the House today. Unlike other Bills which have come before the House and have been agreed, but have then gone into the equivalent of a legislative deep-freeze, I ask that Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, use his good offices to ensure that this legislation is...

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: That is rubbish.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings with church leaders and faith communities. [15507/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I want to know if the Taoiseach has raised with any members of the hierarchy, either formally via the kind of meetings which the Government has with leaders of faith communities or informally, the issue of the findings at the Tuam site. In terms of the preparations which are being made for Pope Francis's visit to Ireland next year, will Pope Francis be afforded the opportunity to visit...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I think his visit is about families. It would be appropriate to visit one of the homes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Why not? Can the Government not suggest that?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I understand that Pope Francis's visit to Ireland is in the context of families. Obviously, the children and adults who were in various institutions and were the subject of the redress that we are speaking about are all parts of families. For a long period, many of those families were not recognised. There are broadly recognised now. While I understand that the Taoiseach cannot, nor...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: -----to meet the moral and other obligations they entered into-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: -----that they would finance 50% of the redress, which comes to a figure of about €750 million.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: That is why I made the suggestion.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (28 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 70. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the establishment of an all-island dialogue to deal with issues arising from Brexit. [15511/17]