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Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Unfortunately, it did not reach me-----

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: -----but I am sure it will in due course.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: On reforms and the amendments before the House, Ireland as a country is now in a very difficult position. We face an extremely uncertain Brexit and, at the same time, we are caught in the eye of an international storm concerning not only Irish tax practices but also the global tax practices of a number of companies that have significant operations in Ireland and achieve what might seem clever...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Has it paid anything yet?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: Not a cent.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: There will have to be a material restatement of the accounts if it wants to do it in 2018.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: What discussions did the Taoiseach have on the issue of taxation during his visit to the west coast? I believe he met the CEO of Apple. My understanding is that Apple is one of the most aggressive multinationals in terms of its approach to taxation. Notwithstanding the fact that it has a real presence in Ireland and that it contributes to taxation in Ireland, we nonetheless have the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: I have some time.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: It is time that we had a debate in this House about where the country stands now. Will the Taoiseach, and Fianna Fáil, commit to supporting the Labour Party's amendment to the Finance Bill which would establish a standing, permanent commission on taxation which would address these issues and loopholes as they arise?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his trip to the west coast of the United States of America. [47610/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting the chief executive officer of a company (details supplied). [47611/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: There are two.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: There are two RTÉ orchestras and it might want to abolish one.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the progress in regards to the implementation of the programme for Government. [48980/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: I recall from the programme for Government and interviews that the Taoiseach gave at the time that he indicated his appreciation of the importance of the arts and culture in Ireland and his hope to more or less double funding to that area over time, which all of us would support. Is he aware of a serious concern among professional musicians, particularly those working in the orchestras under...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 134. To ask the Minister for Finance the date which the tax on sugar sweetened drinks will commence in April 2018. [48732/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the education services provided for children in the emergency response and orientation centre in Ballaghadereen; if such services involve integrating children in the centre into local schools and with local children; the supports provided when displaced children are enrolled in schools under his Department; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Property (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school buildings owned by an organisation (details supplied) or other patron bodies that are vacant and no longer in use as schools in the Dublin city and county area; the number of buildings at different locations involved or which are the subject of negotiation for hand over to the State under the Residential Institutions...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (21 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 of school buildings in Dublin city and county handed over under this scheme to date; the value attributed to these buildings; his plans for future use or development or sale of these buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49148/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Joan Burton: 8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his most recent meeting with the EU Brexit negotiator, Mr. Michel Barnier. [44870/17]