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Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Was he acting alone?

Social Partnership. (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: The Labour Party has already welcomed the Taoiseach's rather belated decision to write to the unions inviting them to re-enter talks with Government. However, would the Taoiseach acknowledge that it is not acceptable for Government to arbitrarily breach an agreement that it had freely entered into only a few months earlier? In particular, does the Taoiseach understand the anger of many...

Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: We are now two days away from the publication of the Exchequer returns for the first quarter of the year. We were surprised that, for the February returns, the Taoiseach and the Government were not watching the trends. Is the Taoiseach examining the trends for the outturn for March? Last Thursday, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, told the Opposition finance spokespersons that he...

Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach mentioned years.

Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Has the Taoiseach at this stage examined the Exchequer trends for the quarter to the end of March, the results of which we will have in two days? It would seem very odd if the Taoiseach did not do what the proprietor of any business would; if there are cash flow difficulties or if one is in a hard situation, the person would sit on the receipts on a week by week basis and monitor trends...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: What is the proposed timetable regarding the introduction of the Finance Bill in the aftermath of next week's budget? Will a social welfare Bill also be required? If so, what will be the timetable relating to it? It has been indicated in recent months that the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is willing to facilitate changes in legislation to provide wider and...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress being made in reducing the waiting lists and times for rheumatology; the number of patients on waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13064/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting times for orthodontic treatment for children under 16 years of age in each Health Service Executive region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13063/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 108: To ask the Taoiseach the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12833/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to her, her Department or to a public body under the aegis of her Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12826/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12828/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance the facilities and properties constituting a community hall under the Valuation Act 2001; if this covers GAA and other sports clubs and their playing areas; if these do not come under the Act, if he proposes to amend them to that effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12842/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12834/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12829/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12821/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12823/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12824/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12822/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12820/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to him, his Department or to a public body under the aegis of his Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12825/09]