Results 201-220 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Government Information Service (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: An extraordinary number of women have stood down from running for elective office in the UK because of what has happened to them in terms of trolling and threats via social media. The Taoiseach has a lot of expertise and an interest in social media. He also has the GIS in his Department, which is uniquely well placed to have an oversight of what is happening in terms of people being...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Government Information Service (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Yes, definitely.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I know the Minister was a novelist in the past. Were Sean O’Casey writing about the likes of the Young Covey today, the characters would be struggling artists because they are the people at the bottom of the heap, struggling on less than the minimum wage. The data are available for the Minister. Artists should not have to look for a minimum wage; they should be looking to have a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Can I just finish on this?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Of the €5 million given to the Arts Council, €3.75 million was a reallocation-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: -----so the real increase is €1.25 million.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: As Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, we expect the Minister to fight for artists who are genuinely struggling to cope with low pay, poor terms and conditions and sporadic work. In particular, they are struggling to rent spaces in which to carry out rehearsals and other artistic work. They are also struggling to hold on to art spaces and access rent at a reasonable rate....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Excuse me, I produced a major policy document.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister has not read her brief. That is her problem. We will send it in the post to her.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Are two questions being taken?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I asked if the Minister has held discussions about renovating a number of historic markets in Dublin such as the Iveagh Market. The Iveagh Market was just a particular example because its dilapidation is extreme. The Minister is from Dublin and has responsibility for culture. There is an enormous opportunity for her to step in and play a vital role in saving the Iveagh Market which is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I find the Minister's attitude quite extraordinary. I do not know if she has ever been to Francis Street, the Liberties or the Coombe, but the Iveagh Market is an extraordinary feature of the area. It is a famous and historical building. Not only is the word "culture" in the Minister's title but "heritage" is too. This is sad to hear from a Minister for Culture, Heritage and the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: On a point of order-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: -----the then Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, did not "allow" ethnicity. I was there.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I was Tánaiste at the time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: It was a decision of the collective Dáil and was celebrated by people far and wide.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: It was not "allowed."

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I apologise, but I felt it was an important point.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: 24. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has held discussions with Dublin City Council regarding the renovation of a number of historic markets in Dublin such as the Iveagh Market on Francis Street; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45454/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: This question relates to the historic markets in Dublin city. I am asking specifically about the Iveagh Market and the Moore Street market. The Minister has indicated previously that she has had some discussions on Moore Street with Dublin City Council. It would be a gross understatement to say that both Moore Street and the Iveagh Market are in a sorry state. They are in a vicious circle...