Results 7,101-7,120 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: I heard the helicopter rescued the Minister.

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Is that after the NAMA valuations are done?

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: It is keeping the valuations up.

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Most traders have one opportunity between now and the January sales.

Tax Code. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Would the Minister agree that in a republic it is right that everybody makes a contribution proportionate to their means, and that in the case of those who, through hard work and good fortune or through inheritance, have very large incomes and fortunes, it is a republican thing that they should make a contribution? Would he agree with very successful and distinguished businessmen such as...

Schools Building Projects. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Listeners to "Morning Ireland" today may have heard an item towards the end of the programme featuring parents from the suburb of Tyrellstown who were very upset. Tyrellstown is a very large area in Blanchardstown-Castleknock where there are more than 2,000 homes, most of which are occupied by families with young children. It is serviced by two local primary schools, both excellent,...

Written Answers — Cigarette Smuggling: Cigarette Smuggling (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected loss to the Exchequer in 2010 due to cigarette smuggling; his views on the increases in the financial penalties for smugglers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44895/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Finance when he intends to put the credit institutions (eligibility liabilities guarantee) scheme 2009 before the Houses of the Oireachtas for approval; if the extended bank guarantee has received EU State aid approval; if he will reconsider plans to extend this guarantee for subordinated debt issued before 30 September 2008; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the draft alternative investment fund managers and amending directives; if and when he intends to facilitate a Dáil Éireann discussion of this legislation; the contacts he has had from lobbyists in respect of this draft directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45115/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos 156 and 157 of 24 November 2009, the number of tax refunds issued to date in 2009 below €1 million, more than €1 million, more than €5 million and more than €10 million to the banking and financial intermediation sector and the value of refunds to the banking and financial intermediation sector...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or benefit at any point during 2009 who stopped receiving their allowance due to the fact that they took up a new employment or a change in their means or they left the labour force or for other reasons; if she will provide comparative numbers for 2006, 2007 and 2008; and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications for either jobseeker's benefit or allowance which were refused to date in 2009; if she will provide comparative numbers for 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45112/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who moved from jobseeker's benefit to jobseeker's allowance to date in 2009; if she will provide the comparative numbers for 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45113/09]

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: The Lenihans were out.

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: He was not so tough on the bankers.

Order of Business (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Is it already written?

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: People will not pay much attention to these Estimates in the context of what they fear will happen to them tomorrow. It is interesting to consider the content of some of the Estimates, particularly for health which is one of the bigger ones, a large part of which covers changes because people are retiring early. Is it true that most of those retiring are in the nursing grades and that only...

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: This is a great example of mental reservation.

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: That is a mentally reserved answer.

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: We already know the answer.