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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (17 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the limited increase in the capitation grants in view of the number of schools which struggle to cover their running costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42582/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the €19 million drop in capital spending arising from his post-budget statement will affect school building projects in the Dublin 7 and Dublin 15 areas, in particular for schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42578/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (17 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding for accommodation adaptation available to the schools in the Dublin 7 and 15 areas that have been served with notices pursuant to section 37A of the Education Act 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42580/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (17 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 229. To ask the Minister for Health the average time for the commencement of the payment of pension following retirement of staff in the HSE; the number of applicants who have to wait three months or longer for payment of their pension; the number of pension applications currently in arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42829/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (17 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 230. To ask the Minister for Health if persons qualifying under the long-term illness scheme are eligible for workplace programmes and training courses even if they are drawing credits rather than receiving a social welfare payment; the supports available for persons in this category to assist them in returning to the labour market in circumstances in which this is possible; and if he will...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (22 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress towards a Citizens' Assembly on a directly elected mayor for Dublin. [41985/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (22 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress towards a Citizens' Assembly on gender equality. [42283/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (22 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: I thank the Taoiseach. Regarding the position of women in Ireland, while the progress and advances have been significant, they have been lopsided. On many occasions it is a bit like one step forward and two steps back. The idea of a Citizens' Assembly was first introduced to the Dáil by the Labour Party, when Eamon Gilmore was leader. It followed a period of examination and reflection...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (22 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: That is pure rubbish.

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

Joan Burton: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent United Nations climate action summit. [41986/19]

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

Joan Burton: I want to ask the Taoiseach about his discussions of climate change at the UN, which is concerning and worrying to people, not just in Ireland but around the world, for what it forebodes for the future of the world unless we get our acts together. Had he an opportunity to examine initiatives relating to the reduction in air quality, which affects cities and towns right around the world?...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversations with the UK Prime Minister since 8 October 2019. [43264/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to flesh out the references to the level playing field in particular, in the second part of the agreement? People, including the Taoiseach and particularly all of the officials, have worked very hard to get to the point we have got to now. The level playing field is not part of the agreement which will be incorporated into the treaty, as it includes...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 26. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of the European Council. [43263/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: 27. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the EU Council meeting on 17 and 18 October 2019. [43265/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: Has much work been done on evaluating what the lost income from British contributions to the European budget will be in the years to come? How is it proposed to make up the shortfall? Due to Ireland's growth in income and its recovery from the 2008 crash, our contributions are steadily increasing. Has there been a conversation, be it directly with the European Council President or at the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: Yes, the funds that Klaus Regling runs are the ones that the Fianna Fáil spokesperson was inquiring about They talked about a very significant potential fund for Ireland.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: I am sorry, but I was at a conference recently where he spoke about it.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: That was due to Mrs. Thatcher's handbag.

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Joan Burton: I thank my colleague Deputy Sherlock for bringing forward this important motion and allowing us once again to debate the pros and cons of this vital national resource. I thank all of the speakers who contributed, particularly those from rural areas, who said, as we all agree, that broadband was totally necessary to be able to lead a modern life, run a modern business or farm, have a modern...