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Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: In the previous term, the House had nothing but debates. Now that one of the most important issues in Irish history has arisen, the House does not have time to debate it.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Tánaiste and Taoiseach gave an indication that they have reached decisions on the introduction of legislation on property management companies. Tens of thousands of property owners are experiencing severe difficulties with property management services and their costs. Has the Government clarified which Department will sponsor what is, I understand, a single Bill? What is the timeframe...

Hospital Services (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: I raise this matter to clarify the position of the Minister for Health and Children and the Government in regard to their commitment to the ongoing development of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. It is difficult to understand what is the attitude of the Health Service Executive and Professor Brendan Drumm to Connolly Hospital. Is it to be developed on a par with the other Dublin teaching...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the guarantees for Arts and Sport provided in the Programme for Government will not all be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41132/08]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if it is appropriate that the Horse and Greyhound Fund, which supports two sports will get more funding than the Irish Sports Council, which funds almost every other organised sport here in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41114/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance the benefit-in-kind regime for employees in receipt of a preferential rate of mortgage interest from their employer; the specified benchmark rate against which a preferential rate is compared to establish the liability for benefit-in-kind; if this specified benchmark rate varies in line with prevailing market interest rates; his views on whether...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: That is unfair. Deputy Gilmore is clear. The Tánaiste is not.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: He is clear.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: On the same matter, the provision that was outlined——

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: This is——

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to raise two points, the first of which is on the announcement made by the Minister for Health and Children in the company — appropriately — of the Minister for Finance that tax allowances would be made available on an ascending scale in respect of additional payments for health insurance by people aged over 50 years.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: It is in order. I want to know when the measure will be legislated for. As a tax measure, will it be included in the Finance Bill or will we, as many of us expect, have another Finance Bill in——

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: That is not correct.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to raise a second point.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle confirmed yesterday, during a discussion with another Deputy, that my second point is in order. Will the Government provide time for a debate on the powerless position in which the banks find themselves and the fact that taxpayers are guaranteeing——

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle indicated yesterday that it was in order to ask for a debate.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Minister for Finance is averse to appearing in the House because he is afraid. May we ask other members of the Government to arrange a debate on the banks?

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when, with respect to the dedicated road to the site of the proposed new prison at Thornton Hall, the route of the new road was decided and by whom; the person from whom the land needed for the new road was purchased; the cost of same; when the purchases were commenced and completed; the amount of land involved; if a...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: When does the Taoiseach propose to introduce the Bill to take medical cards from people over the age of 70? He indicated that the measure would require legislation. I presume the approach that was taken in the case of the Combat Poverty Agency legislation, which was sneaked in, will not be adopted in this instance. When will the medical cards Bill come before the House?

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The budget of 14 October will go down in history as a boomerang budget that has slapped Irish consumers and businesses in the face since it was first unveiled. It has also given the Government a few smacks on the face, to judge by its surprise at the angry pensioners outside the Dáil. Bringing forward the budget was a clever ruse by the two clever Brians. Old-age pensioners,...