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Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: That is the date we have been given. Does the Tánaiste appreciate that the Exchequer figures for June, which will be the half year——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: It is important.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: The figures will be published on 2 July and we will have no opportunity to debate them in this session unless the Government agrees now——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: ——to have a proper adjournment debate on the state of the economy, as used to be the practice when the Dáil concluded a session.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I got an indication from the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach that there would be a debate on the national development plan. Yesterday the Minister for Finance indicated that a significant number of items in the national development plan——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: ——may be either deleted or put on the long finger.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: We need a debate, particularly on the public transport items in the plan.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: There used to be a debate.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: The Government cancelled the debate.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I have a second matter for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I previously asked the Tánaiste about management companies. She has not included any reference to management companies in the legislation the Government proposes to take before the end of this session.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: She referred to an interdepartmental committee of Ministers dealing with management companies. It is a major issue for tens of thousands of people who have bought units that are subject to management companies.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Has the Government made any progress?

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Will we see legislation?

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Will it be introduced before the end of the session?

Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme. (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason it is taking so long to process applications and appeals relating to the health repayment scheme; if she plans to address these delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22149/08]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to implement the recommendations of the report on the health protection surveillance centre on the spread of hospital-based infections; her views in particular, on the prevalence of Clostridium difficile in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22150/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that the summer works scheme will not be running for 2008, he will allocate funds for the immediate and essential refurbishment works for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 such as the windows which need to be replaced urgently for health and safety reasons; and if he will make a statement on the...

Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I thank the leader of the Labour Party, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, for putting forward this resolution, the purpose of which is to try to restore some sense of moral authority, not simply to the Government but also to the Dáil. In the good years of the Celtic tiger, this Government and its current Government partners have consistently ripped away Dáil debate and accountability. This is one of...

Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: There is one issue the Government has not addressed. Later this year or sometime next year, we may exceed the Maastricht criteria. In that case we may need to go to Brussels and discuss with our EU partners whether our national development plan's investment programme allows us to exceed the Maastricht criteria in some way. Given the way the Government has behaved, it is difficult to say...