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National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: It is perfectly reasonable to ask whether the Minister had an answer to his prayers.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: I do know what the rest of the country is praying for in respect of the Government.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: I believe Members have a pretty good idea about their prayers and those of Members.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Pretty soon, hopefully there will be an answer and an election.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: We are not going to tell him to pray.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: I suspect they have been consuming substances.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Do not worry. I will be able to do even better.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: We do not know what they will put in by the end of this year.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle is enjoying this.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: When is it proposed that Ireland's draft contract with the IMF will go to Washington? I understand it is expected in Washington next week. Can the Taoiseach confirm this? On the letter of intent, the draft contract with the IMF, will he tell us what is the timeframe for that going to Washington and then coming back to Ireland and being finalised? In that context, I am sure the Taoiseach...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: There are no questions to the Taoiseach during the debate. This is the most important international agreement Ireland will ever sign. With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, it is perfectly in order to ask the Taoiseach when that agreement is being processed.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Second, given that Irish bond spreads and interest costs are rising dramatically despite yesterday's announcement, and given the four year plan or roadmap which we received yesterday does not include any reference to the bank bailout or to the absolutely critical issue of the cost of interest for the various rescue packages, I want to ask the Taoiseach if those issues-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: With respect, there is no provision for questions. I am putting the question now as to when the Government will make time in the Dáil to answer precise questions on these matters.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Actually, they would have. Deputy Fahey is absolutely right for once.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Deputy Fahey is right for once.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Time is of the essence. Will this be done around the time of the budget?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Time is of the essence if we are to have anything left in the Irish banks.

Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the number of persons working in her Department, the number with express responsibility for culture and the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44014/10]

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: At what time will the Government announce the four year plan? Where will the venue be? When will the Opposition receive an advance copy under embargo so that it can at least have a look at the 150 or 160 pages at roughly the same time as the journalists get them? It is not a big request.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Joan Burton: I am a fast reader but it would take me perhaps an hour to read 160 pages. The Taoiseach surely does not want me to come to the press conference, or does he? He should not tempt me.