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Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: No, I am asking whether legislation is required.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: I am asking the same question that was asked by the leader of the Labour Party earlier this afternoon. On that occasion, the Taoiseach consciously decided not to answer it. We would like to know whether legislation will be required in the Dáil in respect of the covered institutions financial support scheme.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: It is a reasonable question about legislation.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: Can the Taoiseach give an answer?

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: When will that secondary legislation come before the House?

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: This involves an extra guarantee of approximately €200 billion.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: It is worthwhile to identify when secondary legislation on the issue of €200 billion will come before the Dáil.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: If the Taoiseach believes that, it means he has no understanding of economics at all.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: Our basis points are above those of Germany.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: The notion that we saved €1 billion as a result of the bank guarantee is a total fantasy. It should be told to children at bedtime as a fairytale.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: If the Taoiseach believes it, he does not understand anything about economics.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach created "Nightmare on Merrion Street" during his term as Minister for Finance and the country has not recovered since.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: It is a massive problem. They are left rotting in the field.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: They cannot cope with the numbers.

Written Answers — Video Game Industry: Video Game Industry (24 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the supports granted by her Department to the video game industries; if she will support the amendment of the Irish Film Board Act in order to extend to the film board responsibility for promoting, supporting and developing the video game industry here; the discussions she has had with the Minister of Finance on extending the...

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: With the Acting Chairman's permission, I wish to share time with Deputy Morgan of Sinn Féin. Will the Acting Chairman tell me when 20 minutes have elapsed?

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: This Bill is the technical expression of the deal reached by eurozone countries in a bid to avoid the wave of sovereign debt defaults threatening Europe. Before discussing Europe in general, I wish to reflect on a number of issues pertaining to the Irish situation. There is an onus on the Minister for Finance and his Department to make a number of statements and to provide information...

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State is too modest. It is possible that I trust him more than the Minister.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (23 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Railway Procurement Agency in relation to the timeline for a decision to be made on the railway order application to An Bord Pleanála and the final decision between the two bidders (details supplied) to build metro north; when preparatory digging works will begin for metro north and when it will be...

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2010)

Joan Burton: I wish to share my time with Deputy Gilmore.