Results 34,861-34,880 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Child Care Services. (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: That is not true.

Water Quality. (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to improve the drinking water infrastructure that is not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18102/09]

Water Quality. (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take in response to the Environmental Protection Agency Report on the Provision and Quality of Drinking Water in Ireland: A Report for the Years 2007 to 2008, which, according to the EPA, indicates Ireland needs sustained investment in infrastructure to deliver clean drinking water, this...

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: My third issue relates to the proposal contained in the previous budget to merge the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority. This matter is in the Tánaiste's Department. Mr. Eddie Hobbs tendered his resignation to the National Consumer Agency, NCA. What does the Tánaiste propose to do? A series of quangos were to be merged, but we have heard nothing more about it. What...

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: I have two questions. Will the Government send a Minister to Vietnam to sort out the issue, as that is what is required?

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: The Government has no legal authority to set up a shadow NAMA agency, which will dwarf the cost-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: -----of all other proposals that any Government has entertained.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: It will cost the taxpayer between €25 billion and €40 billion.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Has the Tánaiste received legal advice on the shadow NAMA authority?

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Those dogs are still running.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: What is the status of proposed legislation to establish NAMA as a toxic bank for failed loans to developers? It has been reported in the media that the Minister has appointed a shadow chief executive to NAMA. We have obtained independent legal advice that it is not possible for a shadow NAMA to function because under the terms of the laws dealing with the Financial Regulator there is no...

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: That is my first issue. I wish to ask the Tánaiste about a number of pieces of legislation. I wish to ask about the bilateral arrangements and the legislation governing the protection of children. I know the Tánaiste will be sympathetic to this. It is in the matter of foreign adoptions, particularly those involving the Republic of Vietnam and Russia. As the Tánaiste probably knows the...

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joan Burton: We have Ministers circumnavigating the globe. A Minister or Minister of State should go to Vietnam and Russia.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is special tax treatment of foster parents; if foster parents are entitled to special tax credits or other payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17383/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on allowing people in financial difficulty through loss of employment or income to access a proportion of their AVC or PRSA contributions during the period of financial distress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17461/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 May 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the allocation of enhanced disability services funding; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some organisations have applied for EDS funding through Pobal as early as August 2008 and have not been notified as to the status of their funding application; if he will allocate EDS funding as soon as...

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (30 Apr 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on introducing a temporary holiday, either full or partial, on the payment of employers' PRSI as a means to create, sustain and protect jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12299/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Apr 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding core social welfare payments following the supplementary budget of 7 April 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12309/09]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (30 Apr 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrangements relating to the employment of an economist (details supplied) in the context of the bank rescue plan; if they are kept on retainer; if they are paid on a [i]per diem[/i], hourly or other rate; the rate of their fee or remuneration; if they are retained by the National Treasury Management Agency or his Department; the cost to date...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (30 Apr 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the purpose of the retention of a company (details supplied) by his Department; when they were first retained for this purpose; the arrangements set out in the relevant contract; when this contract is due to expire; the rate of remuneration or fees contained in the contract; the amount of remuneration paid in this regard to date; the amount of...