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Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on recent reports that a significant amount of land owned by local authorities, and loans related to these lands, is being considered for transfer to the National Asset Management Agency; if any such transfer would necessitate amending legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/10]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding recent EU level meetings of European Ministers for Finance, and the relevant positions adopted by him in these discussions, in respect of economic and fiscal co-ordination within the EU and the eurozone, the establishment of a €750 billion stabilisation fund to support the eurozone, the regulation of hedge funds, private...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimate of the potential Exchequer savings on a 2011 and full year basis of reducing the €5.4 million limit on the size of a tax free pension fund to €1million, €2 million, €3 million, €4 million and €5 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22421/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimate of the potential Exchequer yield on a 2011 and full year basis of increasing the rate of capital acquisitions tax by 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9% and 10%; the potential Exchequer yield on a 2011 and full year basis of reducing the relevant thresholds in each case by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% and 50% at both the...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of liabilities covered under the bank guarantee which mature before 1 October 2010, including a breakdown per participating institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22449/10]

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money spent on bonuses and performance payments for staff, and the number of staff involved, at the Dublin Airport Authority in each of the past three years; the forecast spend on bonuses for 2010 and 2011; the rationale for such payments; and the proportion of staff potentially eligible for such payments which have been refused...

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: First, will the Tánaiste clarify the timetable for the publication and presentation to the House and to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service of the two reports, the first by Herr Regling and Mr. Watson and the second by Governor Honohan? I understand the Minister to have said, and I understand from the authors of the two reports, that they are being presented to the...

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Before the House rises in July, will we have an opportunity to have a full discussion, in the context of the preparations for the next budget, on the position regarding the various elements of the McCarthy report? There used to be a debate on the state of the economy for a few days before the Dáil rose and it is clear that the biggest issue as we prepare to rise in July is what happens to...

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: -----of where the McCarthy report is now. Will the Tánaiste indicate if the Government intends to provide for that debate in the context of the budget because we will have the half year figures also?

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: In the context of the significance of the McCarthy report to preparations for next year's budget, will the Government publish a White Paper on where the McCarthy report stands because it is impossible for the Opposition to second guess the Government in regard to budgetary preparation if we do not have information from the line Departments? As I stated, I picked the example of the review of...

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Would the Government consider a White Paper on where stands the McCarthy report?

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Then how are we supposed to proceed?

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: We are the Opposition-----

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: -----and we want to replace the Minister for Finance.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Sorry, a Cheann Comhairle, can I just say this to the Minister? In the United Kingdom, in the run-up to the last general election and continuously as a matter of courtesy,-----

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: -----the finance spokespersons have a dedicated civil servant from the Treasury who provides the kind of information that I am looking for. It is not possible to make plans unless one has some of the reliable information.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: We were promised this.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: No, he is asking a question.

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Joan Burton: So it does not require legislation?

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Given the presence of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the tens of thousands of people who are subject to management companies in terms of the homes they are purchasing. What is the position and does the Government have a timeline to bring the Multi-Unit Developments Bill back from the Seanad to complete it? Is there...