Results 39,461-39,480 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Ceisteanna - Questions: All-Island Civic Dialogue (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the fifth plenary session of the all-island civic dialogue on Brexit; if he had subsequent conversations with the political party leaders present; and the issues that were discussed. [9421/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: All-Island Civic Dialogue (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: The atmosphere at the conference was one of apprehension and concern, in particular on the part of the business people there. It is particularly an issue for small businesses, of which there are many on both sides of the Border. Most hauliers in Ireland are small to medium-sized businesses and the average fleet size is approximately five trucks. No matter what happens, there will be a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: During the informal engagement with the Portuguese Prime Minister, Mr. Costa, did the Taoiseach have an opportunity to ask him how the Portuguese had managed to build an 875-bed hospital for under €400 million? The Portuguese are well known for being very good contractors. Given the pickle the Government has been in because of the extraordinary cost of the national children's...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: When meeting the various Prime Ministers such as Mr. Costa, has the Taoiseach looked at capital projects in other countries and seen how those countries are controlling costs to favour their services and taxpayers?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 43. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review and revise guidelines on the accountability of public servants on State boards, in particular civil servants from his Department who are members of State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10675/19]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: Does the Minister have plans to review and revise the guidelines on the accountability of public servants who serve on State boards, in particular civil servants from his Department who are members of State boards? Will he explain the governance arrangements for reporting to us?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: I think everybody in the country is completely shocked at what has happened with the cost profile for the national children’s hospital project. There has to be something deeply wrong with the arrangements the Minister has outlined if the cost overruns that have been experienced happened and nobody from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform which is charged with overseeing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: Nobody is suggesting that the Minister or the civil servants in his Department should micromanage every element of a project in another Department because that is what the other Department is for. Given that a world-level overrun is happening in the case of the national children's hospital in Ireland, when does common sense click in? I would have expected that a senior civil servant would...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Lottery Regulator (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 44. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received an opinion from the regulator of the national lottery regarding the threat to the national lottery and the good cause fund posed by online, offshore bet-on-lottery operators; if he will publish this opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10639/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Lottery Regulator (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: It appears that the national lottery, which contributes over €220 million to good causes each year, is now subject to a very serious threat from the operation of unregulated offshore betting-on-lottery operators. Has the Minister received the report that was previously indicated? If so, will he make it available?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Lottery Regulator (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: Does the Minister expect to receive an opinion from the regulator of the national lottery regarding the threat posed by online offshore operators that allow people to bet on the outcome of lottery draws? I think he has conceded that it is a threat. It would have a negative impact on the good causes fund. As he indicated in his answer, the Minister appreciates the €225 million that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Lottery Regulator (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: Unregulated offshore gambling in this area is developing with speed. I appreciate that it is also developing quickly in many other areas. 5 o’clock We have heard about the gambling regulator and gambling regulation legislation over a very long time. Despite all the talk, nothing has happened. The Minister may wish to see it introduced. However, the threat to the national...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 71. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the likely gross and net cost of the recent pay agreement with nurses; his plans to examine and review likely pay implications for other public sector workers and the wider economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10638/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the cost overrun of the national children’s hospital; his further plans to conduct an evaluation of the oversight role of his Department for major construction projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10635/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the figures for the capital plan are subject to evaluation and examination by his Department before inclusion in the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7361/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 163. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the capital plan is prepared and profiled; the regularity with which the budget is re-examined to identify changes required in provisioning for capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7360/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 247. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of state aid that will be made available in the event of a no-deal Brexit; the provisions provided for same in the Revised Estimates; if she has sought permission from the European Commission for aid to specific sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10764/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 290. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the role of pharmaceutical assistants in the operations of pharmacies throughout Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the threat that their qualifications could be voided and that 365 pharmaceutical assistants, almost all of them women in their 50s, could end up being made redundant; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: 7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take in relation to schools (details supplied); when work on the schools will be completed; when the schools will have full possession of all their facilities and school buildings again; the negotiations between the builders responsible and his Department; if there have been developments such as legal action in terms of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Mar 2019)

Joan Burton: What is the proposed timeline for completion of the works at the Tyrrelstown schools affected by the discovery of defects? The schools are surrounded by building works and remain wrapped in scaffolding which makes it really difficult for the teachers, pupils and parents. Notwithstanding the welcome visit of the Taoiseach and the Minister for Education and Skills which was filmed and...