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Leaders' Questions (11 May 2010)

Joan Burton: What about the €8 billion-----

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2010)

Joan Burton: What about the €8 billion?

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Joan Burton: With regard to the Taoiseach's comments about the legislation dealing with the bilateral arrangements for moneys for Greece, can he say if there have been any changes in the proposals as a consequence of the decision at the weekend? One of the difficulties for the Opposition, and it is another reason that we sought a detailed discussion on what happened at the weekend, is that it is unclear...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Joan Burton: A Cheann Comhairle, I have raised only one issue, the vast commitment and loss of money for Irish taxpayers involved in the actions of the Government with regard to banking. It is the only issue I have raised. I am not aware I have raised any other. Will the report of the gentlemen, one from Germany and the other from the IMF, carrying out the scoping exercise for the banking inquiry be...

Multi-Denominational Schools (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider proceeding with three new community national schools; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that concerns have been raised by the members of the religious advisory group supervising the teaching of religion in these pilot schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18299/10]

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Ministers are visitors, like swallows.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Is the Tánaiste committed to a debate next week in the House in respect of decisions that will be taken by the Heads of Government at the leaders' meeting in Brussels tomorrow concerning Greece and the financial situation in Europe? One item for discussion tomorrow concerns not merely a European ratings agency but a supposed agreement by the Heads of Government-----

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: I believe the Minister for Finance was not able to go to the meeting of Finance Ministers earlier this week.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: I am sorry. Under the Lisbon treaty there is an obligation on the Taoiseach, as head of Government, to come into the Dáil before he goes to leaders' and governmental meetings and inform the House of the stance the Irish Government proposes to take. That is why the people voted twice in regard to the Lisbon treaty. I ask-----

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: -----a very simple question. I want to know what position the Irish Government is taking in regard to hedge funds and private equity regulation within Europe in the context of the frenzy of speculation taking place-----

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: -----against Government bonds and debt in various countries.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: I am the Labour Party spokesperson on finance. I ask the Minister if she has committed on behalf of the Government to a debate or discussion next week. I have a second question, which is related, if the Ceann Comhairle will bear with me. I understand it will take at least three weeks to have the legislation regarding Ireland supporting a package for Greece. What is the timeframe for this...

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: It is not a detailed question.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: It concerns the timing of a discussion the Minister seemed to acknowledge and the forthcoming legislation. It is perfectly in order.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: I am sorry. That is not satisfactory. These are some of the most momentous decisions and, basically, we are told nothing.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: It will be two weeks before we have a discussion.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Joan Burton: What was the Lisbon treaty referendum for?

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed overhaul of the Dublin Bus network; his further views on the impact on commuters and bus dependant communities of the potential withdrawal of 90 more buses from the Dublin Bus fleet and the loss of 150 more jobs at the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17862/10]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the recommendations of the Deloitte and Touche report on efficiencies in the bus sector; the timeframe for the implementation of all the recommendations; the level at which Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets should be maintained in order to provide the optimum service to commuters; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 May 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the issues regarding the claw back of tax refunds given to a person in respect of investments in the Merlin Premier Film Fund; the progress made to date with the appeal to the appeal commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/10]