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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (21 May 2019)

Joan Burton: 587. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the rise in anti-social behaviour such as intimidation, vandalism, assault and theft on Irish Rail, Luas and Dublin Bus services; his plans to address same; his further plans to increase safety measures on public transport more generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22003/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 May 2019)

Joan Burton: 6. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee D, infrastructure, last met; and when it will next meet. [21731/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 May 2019)

Joan Burton: 9. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee F, national security, last met; and when it will next meet. [21732/19]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 May 2019)

Joan Burton: 25. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with EU leaders. [20536/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 May 2019)

Joan Burton: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on the development of a new permanent school building for schools (details supplied) to replace their temporary accommodation; his plans to increase the playground size of the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22146/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: I am raising the issue, with Deputy Jack Chambers, of what has been happening, or rather not happening, in respect of Pelletstown Educate Together national school. The parents, children and staff are undergoing trials and tribulations because the Government has failed, in its third year in office, to build the permanent school. There was a threat that the school would be moved to different...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: I speak on behalf of the children, parents and staff of the school. Can the Minister of State commit on the floor of the Dáil to the statement in his script to the effect that, provided that no issues arise, it is envisaged that the permanent accommodation will be completed in September 2020? Will he commit further that if there is any slippage in relation to that date, the Department...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: I apologise as I had a Topical Issue and have just come back, although I was here earlier. I am very concerned about the aura that now surrounds this project and the fact there was extensive wining and dining of Ministers who are members of Government, and who may or may not have discussed the project at a number of dining opportunities. It is extraordinary in the history of public...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: May I ask a further very brief question?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: Does the Minister know whether Mr. Smyth - another report - spoke to Frank McCourt, who was in New York city at that time as well? We know he spoke to one of the McCourts. Did he speak to Frank McCourt? Can the Minister also give us the figure for the consultancy cost to date?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister said he agreed that the private investor, the successful bidder, had the right under certain conditions and terms to sell or flip the investment. It is making a modest investment of approximately €200 million and risking far less of its own funds, while it will recover all its initial investment by 2028. That is a very short timeline for an investment that earlier was...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister's logic is that citizens who are without broadband will benefit. We all understand this and are anxious for them to have it. However, the level of award to this private investor that may flip and sell, compared to the State's investment within a narrow timeline of ten years, is genuinely extraordinary and I speak as somebody who worked as an accountant.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: When we throw in consideration of all of the improper contacts with investors in the project, it raises the most serious questions about propriety and how citizens' money is being spent. We know about some of the contacts, but we do not know if we know about all of them.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (28 May 2019)

Joan Burton: I do not believe he is adequately independent. Does the Minister believe he is?

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (29 May 2019)

Joan Burton: I apologise for arriving slightly late. I have just come from the Phoenix Park special school where the pupils, teachers and staff have been involved in creating a very special garden, a sensory garden, which will allow the pupils to be in an outdoor classroom when the weather permits, and to be surrounded not just by the trees of the Phoenix Park but also appropriate planting of herbs and...

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (29 May 2019)

Joan Burton: It is absolutely valuable.

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (29 May 2019)

Joan Burton: I am sure that what I am saying----

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (29 May 2019)

Joan Burton: ----is not comfortable hearing for Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, but I am talking about people who want to see our natural assets in terms of the countryside, as well as farming being managed-----

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (29 May 2019)

Joan Burton: -----in co-operation with-----

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (29 May 2019)

Joan Burton: Deputy Danny Healy-Rae should stop pointing his finger at me. How dare he?