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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a full review of all safety procedures in airports here and on all airlines operating in and out of airports here in view of the recent series of emergency incidents that have occurred over the past few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32521/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the establishment and implementation of the Dublin Transport Authority; when the new DTA will be fully operational; if the new DTA will be branded as Dublin Transport; if so, the cost of this branding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32531/08]

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to acknowledge that the Government, in this amendment, is going some way to meet the first amendment put forward by the Labour Party last night, which was to have the scheme laid before the House before the Bill was enacted. We want clearer indications of the game plan, not just to protect the banks, but to protect the long-term strategic interests of the taxpayer and of the real...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: It was the Minister himself who indicated that the scheme, which is the subject of the amendment, would sketch out the questions I am now asking. The cost of the scheme to the taxpayer is fundamental. After all, we will have to borrow money at a higher cost and I want to know how is the State going to pay for the scheme referred to in the amendment. The Minister made a reference last night...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: It sounds like body building.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: We are very happy with our vote.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: No wonder the Government lost the referendum on the Lisbon treaty.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding allocated from budget 2008 for the Thornton Hall prison project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31323/08]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made regarding the implementation of the first five reports of the Morris tribunal; the recommendations that have not been accepted or that have still to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32830/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (2 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the second level school which is to be provided for Castleknock, Dublin 15; if it is to be known as Luttrellstown Community College; if the land has been acquired for the school; if sanction has been given by his Department for the building of the school; if the school will be available for September 2009; and if he...

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

Joan Burton: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction a gaelscoil for the Tyrellstown area, Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33029/08]

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: I am glad the Minister is introducing the scheme which was the subject of the Labour Party's first amendment on Committee Stage. However, a difficulty arises. Will the Opposition be briefed on a regular basis, particularly if implementation of the scheme is delayed? There are a number of serious and pressing questions. For example, has the Financial Regulator yet been empowered to...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: These are important questions——

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: ——and we want to be briefed——

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: ——in order that we might gain some knowledge as to the likely shape of the scheme. The latter is important, particularly in the context of ensuring stability and security.

Unemployment: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy William Penrose, on putting forward this motion. It is obvious from the events of the last week, month and year that the tectonic plates of the Irish economy are moving. Today's quarterly economic commentary from the ESRI forecasts a deeper downturn, which really indicates that a job strategy for the short and medium term is needed urgently from the...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available to sports clubs in RAPID areas to provide and improve facilities for recreational activities for young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33499/08]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on a grant in respect of house alarms for older people in view of the success of socially monitored alarms and the need for the older population here to feel secure in their homes. [33500/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount and proportion of the increase in the public sector pay bill which accrued as a result of incremental pay increases for each year since 2000 and including forecasts for 2008 and 2009, and for each Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33345/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Oct 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number and proportion of the increase in the number of public servants in or under the aegis of her Department from 81,513 in 2000 to 113,140 in 2008, accounted for by nurses, doctors, other medical staff and other non-medical staff respectively; the number and proportion of the staff as at both end 2000 and at end 2008 accounted...