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Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 5 o’clock I am extremely disappointed at the conservatism, if not cowardice, of the reply of the Minister of State. This is actually a running scandal in the country. If we allow the banks to take us for a ride, then take us for a ride they will. Fine Gael accepted, reluctantly, a bank levy at the request of the Labour Party. That was only because Fine Gael absolutely...

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: I made the decision in Cabinet.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: That was on my proposal.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: At least we got the levy.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: I commend Christian Aid and other development agencies such as Trócaire and Oxfam who have been working over a long period to develop tax justice in the developing world. They are working hard to ensure that taxes are collected, particularly in countries that are resource rich and whose main products are exported without processing. In many developing countries, between corruption and...

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Last year, I asked the Minister whether he would meet Christian Aid and people like Mr. Jim Clarkin, CEO of Oxfam Ireland, and Mr. Sorley McCaughey, who is involved in writing materials on, and is part of many international networks dealing with, the issues in question. 6 o’clock I understand some officials from the Department and possibly the Revenue Commissioners met people from...

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: As regards the reference by the Minister of State to securitised debt in respect of bonds, I am concerned in regard to financial companies and that, because mortgages are a form of debt, this could facilitate the securitisation of mortgages in a possibly very socially undesirable way. When this was first adopted in America, it led to sub-prime lending. I do not want to go over old ground...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Enniskillen on Remembrance Sunday, 12 November 2017. [48975/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: It is ironic that Enniskillen is on one side of the Border while Monaghan is on the other side. I commend the Taoiseach on attending the commemoration, as the former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, did every year. Did he speak with the leader of the DUP and former First Minister, Ms Arlene Foster, about Brexit, conscious of the fact that her party has a different view of Brexit from most if...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Has the Taoiseach reconsidered recasting this unit as a strategic advice unit in the context of the debacle about the questions asked by my colleague, Deputy Alan Kelly, to which he failed to get answers? The simplest and most required form of communication from the Taoiseach is that he and his Government answer the questions that are properly asked of them. This is the essential function...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: That is the Constitution. It is old-fashioned, but it is the Constitution.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Is the Taoiseach really spending his time on this stuff?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Regarding social reform, could the Taoiseach indicate whether the Government discussed potential dates for the proposed referendum relating to the repeal of the eighth amendment of the Constitution? If memory serves, while the Taoiseach has indicated that the matter might be dealt with in the period from April to June, could he indicate if he has firmed up his view on when it might be...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 85. To ask the Taoiseach the number of women appointed at senior level (details supplied) within his Department; the number of men employed in each of these roles; and the total number of employees in his Department. [50348/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 86. To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons working in his constituency office and private office; and the levels at which they work. [50349/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of double taxation relief granted against corporation tax in each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49855/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of double taxation relief granted against corporation tax to companies assessed to tax in large cases division, by industry, in each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49856/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the absence of sufficient substitute teachers in the west Waterford area at both primary and secondary level; the measures his Department plans to deal with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50323/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to shortages of suitably qualified substitute second level teachers for French, English and maths in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area; the measures his Department plans to deal with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50324/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (28 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of appeals made regarding rateable valuations to the Valuation tribunal for each local authority area under the revaluation 2017 programme, in tabular form. [50098/17]