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Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (10 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the detailed report put forward by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the language resources she provides already to the school; if there is a ceiling of such resources; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the school faces a severe difficulty due to the number of...

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (10 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to the provision of additional support teachers for schools with significant numbers of non-national and international students especially students who have little or no facility with English; the quota of support; if there is a ceiling on the quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33740/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (10 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 224: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy in regard to the assessment by county councils of rent exemption for community employee workers; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in many places county councils are charging extra rent in the first year of employment; if he proposes to take any action in regard to the position taken...

Written Answers — Noise and Air Pollution: Noise and Air Pollution (10 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 225: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation or regulation that exists in regard to noise and air pollution levels in the vicinity of toll gates and tolling points on motorways and in particular in respect of the toll bridge at the M50 where residents are experiencing very high levels of noise and air pollution; his plans to bring in...

Written Answers — Property Management Companies: Property Management Companies (10 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 226: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding management companies and the substantial annual fees charged by them in respect of new housing developments, including affordable houses; if local authorities have been advised in respect of such charges being built into the purchase contract for homeowners; if these charges are in...

Written Answers — EU Sugar Regime: EU Sugar Regime (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she has taken arising from the publication on 22 June 2005 of proposals from the European Commission for reform of the EU sugar regime; if, in view of her description of the proposals as unacceptable; the steps taken to date to have same modified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34166/05]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement on the outcomes of the avian influenza and human pandemic influenza executive meeting at the World Health Organisation headquarters in Geneva on 7-9 November 2005. [34165/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the various expenses incurred by students with regard to An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge (details supplied); if such expenses are allowable for tax purposes as an education course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33897/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation relating to cars accessing the gate at Knockmaroon in the Phoenix Park beside Mount Sackville school; the opening hours of the gate, both winter and summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34155/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the suitable exam courses which are being run in Dublin at the moment in respect of An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that previously Coláiste Mhuire, Marino has run courses; if additional courses will be put in place for candidates wishing to sit this exam; or failing...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high level of expenses incurred by many students who wish to sit An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that a candidate for the exam has incurred expenses (details supplied) in order to learn Irish and further examination fees for...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (15 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to alleviate the financial hardships suffered by students entering for An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of learning Irish for primary school-teachers who have completed their teacher-training course outside the State can be very significant; her...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: The Government allowed millionaires to pay no tax at all.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: In the context of the publication of the Estimates tomorrow, will the normal courtesy of making a copy of them available to Opposition spokespersons on finance approximately an hour before the publication and Government press conference prevail? Will the Taoiseach speak with the Minister for Finance, who seems unclear as to whether he is willing to give the Opposition a copy of the Estimates?...

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I am told by officials——

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: It is important to us that the Opposition has sight of the Estimates so that we can examine them.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I apologise.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I wish to make another point.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: The officials in the Department of Finance believe this is a personal matter for the Minister. He has not made up his mind yet.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: In 1973, the former Labour Party Minister for Local Government, Jim Tully, gave local authority tenants the right to purchase their own homes. This constituted a fundamental social advance. I make that point as someone who, unlike most Members, grew up in a rented house and who knows how important it is for people to have the right to buy their own homes. Currently, the Government is at times...