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Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: I want to ask the Tánaiste about two matters. On the day the NAMA details were announced, we also received details of a proposed extension of the bank guarantee scheme for five-year periods indefinitely. This scheme, which the Minister for Finance has put before the House, is momentous. Does the Government intend to allow for a separate debate on the proposed extension of the scheme,...

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: This is very important-----

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: -----because the bank guarantee scheme is the millstone around everyone's neck. Will the Government allow time to debate, in a coherent way-----

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: -----the extension of the bank guarantee scheme? That is the first question.

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Why is it out of order?

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: It is an adjunct to the legislation.

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: I am asking whether the Government will make provision for a separate debate on this very important issue.

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: That is fine. The second question concerns the fact that the Government introduced powers to provide for the downward review of rents. It now appears that it is not to exercise those powers. The effect of this is to provide for the artificial uplift and maintenance of property values.

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: The Tánaiste stated earlier that retailing jobs comprised one of her priorities-----

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused to victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings as a result of the halving of the funding from him in respect of therapy treatment; if his further attention has been drawn to the implications for victims who received no help at the time and who will lose their...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the crime figures for the second quarter of 2009 published by the Central Statistics Office and in particular the continuing high level of drug related crime. [31141/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 74: To ask the Taoiseach the percentage of payments made by his Department since 19 May 2009 to suppliers and other contractors which were paid in full within 15 days, within 30 days and longer than 30 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32418/09]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to improve supply chain finance here, particularly in respect of contractors and suppliers to Government Departments and State agencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32401/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will comment on her initiative, announced in May 2009, ensuring that all Government Departments pay suppliers and contractors within 15 days of invoice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32402/09]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of entities here that have applied for the RCM micro-credit pilot facility, managed by the European Investment Fund, under JASMINE; her efforts to encourage the participation of Irish entities in this pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32403/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of payments made by her Department since 19 May 2009 to suppliers and other contractors which were paid in full within 15 days, within 30 days and longer than 30 days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32411/09]

Written Answers — National Debt: National Debt (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an estimate of the total cost of servicing the national debt, including National Asset Management Agency bonds, for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32386/09]

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress regarding the investigations into wrongdoing at Anglo Irish Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32373/09]

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of subordinated bond buy back operations at Anglo Irish Bank since its nationalisation including the price paid, the underlying book value, the counterparty and the net effect of such operations on the capital adequacy ratios of the bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32374/09]

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (22 Sep 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of subordinated bond buy back operations at Anglo Irish Bank since its nationalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32375/09]