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Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: ——as there is always the public pension fund to fall back on.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: The Minister frightened tens of thousands of people yesterday in her television or radio performance.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: People were terrified by what they heard.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Joe Jacob.

Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Any extension of the Ombudsman's remit is to be welcomed. However, where a new body is being created that takes over the functions of an incumbent body covered by the Act, it falls outside the legislation unless there is an order, approved by both Houses. As indicated by previous speakers, it has become the practice of this Government to create and establish a whole series of bodies, taking...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action, in view of the difficulties experienced accessing broadband in Kilmacanogue, County Wicklow, he is taking to deal with this problem; if he will confirm if Kilmacanogue appears as being covered by broadband on his Department's broadband map; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43653/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of the National Pension Reserve Fund; the estimate of its expected value at the end of 2008, 2009 and 2025; the rate of return to the fund for the years 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43359/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 178 of 12 November 2008, the amount of tax for each of the categories, with an identical breakdown, paid by public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43404/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there are many motorists escaping the payment of VRT by driving foreign registered cars which remain undeclared to the authorities here; the amount of revenue he estimates to be lost to the Exchequer on an annual basis as a result; the measures in place to crack down on this practice; if he will bring in more stringent...

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: The Government is adding taxes.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: That is correct. It is in its terms of reference.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: The Minister for Finance did that.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Yes, the Minister did.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: That is a drastic strategy.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: The Government never even heard of Allied Irish Bank.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to raise two items with the Tánaiste. The Minister for Social and Family Affairs has made various statements to the effect that private pension funds would be allowed some relaxation of their rules in respect of being fully funded in the context of the current financial difficulties. Second, people purchasing an annuity would be allowed to defer the purchase of such an annuity for...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: Many people are really scared, particularly by what the Tánaiste stated in her various interviews.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: I am going by the comments made by the Tánaiste in various interviews and the transcripts thereof. Second, I refer to the Irish Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008, and the final section of the scheme which, in conjunction with the Irish Banking Federation, takes into account the banks' corporate social responsibility. I am sure the Tánaiste is aware that many families face...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: ——by banks and by one bank in particular, which brings people to court every week.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Joan Burton: I have asked whether this issue can be debated in the House or whether some arrangement be made to have this matter discussed whereby people could be given a six months to two year holiday on repossessions?