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Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: That solves that problem.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: We are seeking a reasonable explanation of a reasonable point. The Minister of State has been chosen by the Minister for Finance to pilot this legislation. It is not good enough that he has not even seen the Attorney General's advice. We are wasting our time discussing the question with the Minister of State as he does not know what he is talking about.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Policy: Social Welfare Policy (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has received a copy of the NESC report, The Developmental Welfare State; his views on its conclusion that addressing Ireland's social problems has not been met with the same vigour as addressing economic issues over the past 20 years; his further views on whether many of Ireland's social problems are worsening despite...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance the amounts received in respect of relevant contracts tax for each year from 1997 to date; the amounts outstanding in respect of relevant contracts tax for each year from 1997 to date; the number of contractors; his estimate of the amounts outstanding to date; and the number of outstanding amounts in excess of €500,000 in band €100,000 upward....

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the arrangements his Department and the OPW have made for the proper management and supervision of the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown; the role being played by the OPW; and the role being played by Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited. [23740/05]

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the role his Department is playing in the management and supervision of the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown in respect of the shareholding held by the Taoiseach and the Minister of Finance in the project; if his Department made any inquiries into the recent closure of the complex for five months as a result of storm damage in...

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to reports of extensive leaks from the National Aquatic Centre and of problems with the plant operating the swimming pools; if he has carried out an assessment of these problems; the scale of and likely cost to rectify any such problems; if these issues were included in the engineering examination...

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (30 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the breakdown of the costs associated with the development of the National Aquatic Centre, including project management costs, design costs, construction costs, equipment and plant and fitting out and commissioning costs; the breakdown of the cost headings for sums in excess of €500,000 and any consultancy fees in excess of...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Joan Burton: The Government did not do its homework again.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Joan Burton: The Government did not do its homework.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach just promised it.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: The roof, thankfully, is back on the swimming pool at Abbotstown, County Dublin. The Abbotstown Bill 2005 is No. 1 on the Government's legislative programme but the Minister for Finance announced he is blocking funding for this. What is the future of the Abbotstown centre?

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Yes, but the Minister for Finance has announced he will not provide funding for the centre.

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to the public consultation process on the groceries order; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25414/05]

Written Answers — Consumer Awareness: Consumer Awareness (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the claim made by a person (details supplied) that lack of consumer awareness was costing the consumer almost €1 billion per year; his views on this estimate; the steps he is taking to promote greater consumer awareness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25416/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 442: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the proposal to have a primary care centre in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15; if she will respond to the report introduced by the local community; her proposals to provide additional general practitioner services in this area and to provide access for GMS patients to a local general practitioner...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Finance the rate of income tax paid by persons earning in excess of €100,000 per annum and upwards in bands of €20,000 per annum from 2000 for each year to date, distinguishing between single persons and couples, between PAYE taxpayers and those who are self employed and including taxpayers paying 0% and taxpayers paying tax at 20% and below. [25862/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes which have been made in classifying tax paid by high income earners (details supplied) at 0%, 20%, and 42%; the date from which the proposed changes will apply; and the items which will be included in the classification of income tax paid. [25863/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 526: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had undertaken a consultancy study or other review of persons who are non-resident here for tax purposes; if such a review was requested by the Taoiseach; his estimate of the number of persons non-resident for tax purposes for each of the past three tax years; and if the Revenue Commissioners have undertaken any additional steps to...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Sep 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to receive the consultant's report in respect of tax breaks as per the study outlined by him as part of the announcements in budget 2005; when the report will be made available to him and if he will publish it. [25870/05]