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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the meetings he has planned with Heads of Government and Heads of State over the next six months. [52851/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Africa. [1702/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 19. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on discussions he had recently with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May. [53143/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (16 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 51. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has contact with the owners of an estate (details supplied) in relation to a public access proposal for the estate with regard to walkers and mountaineers; her plans to acquire the estate in the national interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1583/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (16 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of funding provided for Waterways Ireland in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the level of funding proposed for 2019, in particular for the maintenance and upgrade of waterways, canals and rivers in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1581/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Abbey Theatre (16 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has received communications from actors, directors, designers, agents and playwrights in relation to the Abbey Theatre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1584/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: There are many more.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee G, justice and equality, last met, and when it will next meet. [1704/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Many communities have been bedevilled by serious anti-social behaviour and very irresponsible and dangerous driving by young people. These are among the most difficult of issues with which communities must deal and particularly give rise to fears among older people as well as greatly affecting community building. Many community members and residents' associations struggled to understand why...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: But the Taoiseach is reviewing them-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the German Chancellor, Ms Angela Merkel, in January 2019. [1357/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: I thank the Taoiseach. Has he and Ms Merkel had any discussion on the possible time extension under Article 50 and the withdrawal mechanism? With regard to the requirements of the UK's unwritten constitution, a lot of time would now be needed to put into effect any of the options being canvassed by Ms May as potential solutions. She changes from time to time, as does the main option. If,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the amount his Department spent on communications and advertising in 2018; the way in which this compares with the years 2011 to 2017, inclusive; and the proposed spending for 2019. [1359/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: One of the most striking things about the Taoiseach's Government has been its absolutely dedicated focus on public relations and spin. The Taoiseach had to withdraw the strategic communications unit but I am not sure that his Government, overall, will withdraw from the field of public relations. We were told recently about the massive cost overruns in the national children's hospital. I...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the location and size of the site for a school (details supplied); when works will commence on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Will the Minister confirm the size of the site acquired for the Edmund Rice college on the site of the Phoenix Park racecourse adjacent to the local GAA club, St. Brigid's? Will he confirm when work is likely to commence on the site? Has it been formally acquired? Will there be an agreement to take up the very kind offer of St. Brigid's GAA Club to share sports facilities and, perhaps,...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: First, residents and parents in the area will welcome the news that what we have known for some time has finally been confirmed and that acquisition of the site is under way. There has been massive concern both this year and last year about the lack of second level school places in Dublin 15, Castleknock and areas around Ongar. I know that the Minister was only recently appointed, but since...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Perhaps the Minister could clarify that. He has described it as a design and build contract. After we found out about the Tyrrelstown school issues, all of the experts told us it would be much better if there was an independent architect and design area and for the contractor to be separate. When they were wrapped up together, as was the case with Western Building Systems, it seemed to...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: This is what I want to ask the Minister. The six-acre site is a very small site. Is the Minister saying that the school will have to enter into an entirely separate agreement with the GAA? Alternatively, does the Department expect to fund any costs that might arise as a consequence of the school being able to avail of that fabulous local GAA club? They are being very generous in offering...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Services Staff (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Does the Minister agree it is extremely regrettable that in many cases, valuable people in a school such as school secretaries still must routinely go onto social welfare for the summer, Christmas and Easter holidays? They lose their income when the schools are not open. All Members, and especially those who are parents, have experience of the work school secretaries, who are largely women,...