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Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: I did hear the comment though. I think it came from behind the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: The Tánaiste talked to me and did not direct her remarks through the Chair. I did not comment on her competence. That is for others.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: On the same issue, my party would welcome an opportunity to debate in the House the nature of the Government policy towards the financial crisis in Europe. It is important that our Government should set out a position supporting the recovery of weaker countries in Europe from the current difficulties in the financial markets, especially because this country, in particular our banking system,...

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: -----who will be the person representing Ireland.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: We have heard no exposition of what the Irish position will be other than that the new Irish Commissioner, who will be attending the meeting, said today she was not free to comment and that it was a matter for the Taoiseach. We do not know who will accompany the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: It used to be our Minister for Foreign Affairs but that is no longer the case and the description in the information from the EU concerning the meeting states merely "one aide". We do not know what position our country will bring to the meeting in respect of the financial crisis in Europe. On a related matter, there is as yet no revised plan from the Government in regard to NAMA but it is...

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: -----by the fact that property values are far lower than even the Government had anticipated they would be.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: The L'Oréal principle.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: Are we to ignore placed stories from the Minister's Department from now on? We will no longer be able to read them.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: Unlike my colleagues, I would like to hear the speech.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated opening date for terminal two at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6436/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the new regime for mortgage interest relief for non-first time buyers, the seven years limit refers to seven calendar years or to a period of 84 months; if a person bought their first home in June 2003 and traded up in 2008, would their entitlement to mortgage interest relief end in December 2009 or June 2010; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied); when the certificate of naturalisation will issue; and if he will expedite this matter. [7181/10]

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: It stated no credit would flow.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: No, it did not.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: The Minister's recipe is no lending at all.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: He stated there would be no resulting credit flow.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: The Minister has not done anything about it.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: The Minister's Department equally relies on the Sunday newspapers.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Joan Burton: The Minister's Department relies exclusively on that Sunday newspaper for its outings.