Results 33,441-33,460 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: The Minister takes an interest in history, but does he not have some regrets? He is defending his decision last year to raise VAT by 0.5%. I only wish that the intelligence of what he was saying was borne out in any way.

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: If one talks to traders in the Border counties, one will find that not only are people shopping for alcohol, but they are also shopping for Pampers and almost anything else where mark-ups in the North are 60% or 70% below mark-ups in the Republic. Why is the Government so utterly powerless to do anything to help traders in the Republic?

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: I did not realise the Minister was a supporter of the Tories.

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: He always wants to have it both ways.

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: He is a green Tory.

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: We used to have three socialists, but now we have three Tories.

Fiscal Policy. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the latest Exchequer figures; their implications on the fiscal position here moving into 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45078/09]

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Did the Minister swim or walk?

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Was the Minister insured?

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Was the Minister comprehensively insured?

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: I heard the helicopter rescued the Minister.

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Is that after the NAMA valuations are done?

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: It is keeping the valuations up.

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Most traders have one opportunity between now and the January sales.

Tax Code. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Would the Minister agree that in a republic it is right that everybody makes a contribution proportionate to their means, and that in the case of those who, through hard work and good fortune or through inheritance, have very large incomes and fortunes, it is a republican thing that they should make a contribution? Would he agree with very successful and distinguished businessmen such as...

Schools Building Projects. (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Listeners to "Morning Ireland" today may have heard an item towards the end of the programme featuring parents from the suburb of Tyrellstown who were very upset. Tyrellstown is a very large area in Blanchardstown-Castleknock where there are more than 2,000 homes, most of which are occupied by families with young children. It is serviced by two local primary schools, both excellent,...

Written Answers — Cigarette Smuggling: Cigarette Smuggling (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected loss to the Exchequer in 2010 due to cigarette smuggling; his views on the increases in the financial penalties for smugglers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44895/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Finance when he intends to put the credit institutions (eligibility liabilities guarantee) scheme 2009 before the Houses of the Oireachtas for approval; if the extended bank guarantee has received EU State aid approval; if he will reconsider plans to extend this guarantee for subordinated debt issued before 30 September 2008; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the draft alternative investment fund managers and amending directives; if and when he intends to facilitate a Dáil Éireann discussion of this legislation; the contacts he has had from lobbyists in respect of this draft directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45115/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Dec 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos 156 and 157 of 24 November 2009, the number of tax refunds issued to date in 2009 below €1 million, more than €1 million, more than €5 million and more than €10 million to the banking and financial intermediation sector and the value of refunds to the banking and financial intermediation sector...