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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (15 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated effect on the economy if alcohol consumption fell by 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7911/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (15 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases heard by the Tax Appeals Commission, TAC, in each of the months from September to December 2017 and January 2018; the number of cases which were heard in 2017 in which adjudications have not been issued; the number of open appeals awaiting hearing; if the analysis of the cases heard by the TAC in 2017 by tax head will be provided; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (15 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 132. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the progress made in securing a permanent site for a school (details supplied) to accommodate the growth of the school population in 2019 and 2020. [7873/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (15 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 191. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated savings to the health sector if alcohol consumption fell by 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7912/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (15 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 192. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated improvements in life expectancy by 2030 and 2050 if alcohol consumption fell by 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7913/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (15 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 193. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to give priority to reducing alcohol consumption by 25% by 2030 in view of the fact that it is a major factor in a range of illnesses, particularly high rates of cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7914/18]

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: How long do I have?

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: The Central Bank now has in legal terms a comprehensive regulatory and supervision framework. Yet, we hear all the time from our constituents and people in broader society about how difficult their lives are as a consequence of issues related to tracker mortgages, commercial loans and buy-to-let loans. The banks were offering all of these with abandon when the financial boom was under way....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Programme for Government Review (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach stated that one of the achievements of last year's programme for Government was the opening of the Luas cross-city light rail line. I return to this issue because the Taoiseach did not address it in his reply. The addition of approximately 30 minutes' travel time for commuters travelling from the west of Dublin into and out of the city centre on buses, the workhorses of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Programme for Government Review (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: I agree.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Development Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: He does not answer questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Development Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: Does the Taoiseach ever meet the director of the communications unit?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Development Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach attended the opening of the new Luas line to Broombridge, and he was very happy to take credit for it. It involves a very significant public investment. We will possibly see more in the plan on Friday. On average, people's journey time on Dublin Bus is now 30 minutes longer because of the confusion and chaos associated with the testing of the new trams. For people making a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Development Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 5. To ask the Taoiseach his Department's role in the national development plan. [7297/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 91. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has prepared written guidelines for staff and the public for dealing with transgender matters; if they are published; if staff have received training in respect of this; and if his Department is participating in or making a submission regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the operation of the Gender Recognition Act 2015. [7576/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 93. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has prepared written guidelines for staff and the public for dealing with transgender matters; if they are published; if staff have received training in respect of this; if his Department is participating in or making a submission regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the operation of the Gender Recognition Act...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has prepared written guidelines for staff and the public for dealing with transgender matters; if they are published; if staff have received training in respect of this; if his Department is participating in or making a submission regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the operation of the Gender Recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has prepared written guidelines for staff and the public on dealing with transgender matters; if they are published; if staff have received training in respect of this; if his Department is participating in or making a submission regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the operation of the Gender Recognition Act 2015; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 108. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has prepared written guidelines for staff and the public in dealing with transgender matters; if they are published; if staff have received training in respect of this; if his Department is participating in or making a submission regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the operation of the Gender...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Joan Burton: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has prepared written guidelines for staff and the public on dealing with transgender matters; if they are published; if staff have received training in respect of this; if his Department is participating in or making a submission regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the operation of the Gender Recognition Act...