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Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: What will be the parameters of the statement?

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Share prices in most major banks are falling because the Government cannot get a grip on this issue. Will the Taoiseach explain what he is to do?

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: We cannot allow the economy to go down the tubes while this shower look on. We cannot allow the economy be talked into a recession by those on the Government benches.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: I thought the Ceann Comhairle would care about the economy, even if those on the Government benches do not.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the Government's commitment to fund the development of the metro north project; when construction of this project is due to commence; when construction of this project is due to be completed; when it is due to open; the amount it is expected to cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26286/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the Government's commitment to fund the development of the metro west project; when construction of this project is due to commence; when construction of this project is due to be completed; when it is due to open; the amount it is expected to cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26287/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the Government's commitment to fund the upgrade of the Maynooth rail line to a fully electrified, DART standard, line; when this upgrade is due to commence; when this project is due to be completed; the amount it is expected to cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26288/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Transport the changes in the prioritisation of the metro west, metro north or Maynooth rail line upgrade within the national development plan framework in view of the shortfall in Exchequer income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26289/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Transport when the planned efficiency review of Dublin buses is due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26290/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will give the go-ahead for the purchase of 100 further new buses by Dublin Bus in line with their application to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26291/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will review the decision to prohibit the extension of the 37 bus route from its temporary and unsafe terminus in Carpenterstown to the planned new terminus at the Blanchardstown town centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26292/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will outline, date and itemise the status of all applications received by his Department with respect to new bus routes, both from public and from private operators from the beginning of 2007 to date in 2008. [26293/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the poor condition of the science laboratories of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if he will provide funds to refurbish the school's science labs; the position regarding the plans to provide a new or comprehensively refurbished school building for the school; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects work to commence on the proposed gymnasium for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the amount of money allocated for the building of the gym; when he expects the gym to be completed and open for use by the student body; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the school has accepted extra pupils on the...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (2 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the proposals to establish a gaelscoil in Tyrellstown, Dublin 15; if he has received an application for recognition of this school by his Department; if he has granted, is in the process of granting or will commit to granting such recognition; the conditions that are attached, or would be attached,...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: Legislation is required.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: What about patients?

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to ask the Tánaiste about the debate next week. The Dáil voted moneys under specific headings for certain Departments, but from the announcement by the Minister for Finance yesterday it would appear there are to be changes in expenditure for a number of Departments.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Joan Burton: The question is——