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Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: We were promised a report, but will that be in June, September or some other time? The commission is also working on the tax figures and the fairness of the tax system, which is a critical issue for this party.

Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: That implies that we are discussing levies——

Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: ——and increases in excise duty for this supplementary budget and no significant changes in tax structures——

Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: ——because we will not have the commission's report.

Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Are we discussing doubling or trebling the levy?

Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: That is clearly what you are discussing.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: We know that Deputy Fahey invested in houses in Florida. He did not invest in Ireland. We are well aware of that, he had other countries to put his investments in.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Deputy Fahey can lecture us on investment in public transport.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Absolutely. That can be invested in public transport. That is how Fianna Fáil made a mess of it. It gave money to its cronies, not to public investment. Crony capitalism.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: It was raided for at the Galway tent, which was wrong.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Deputy Fahey was one of the chief boomers at the Galway tent. More than most, Deputy Fahey has personal responsibility.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: On builders and developers, the friends of Deputy Fahey.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: We stand over every word.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: It has lost more than one third.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Deputy Fahey should tell us about that one.

Written Answers — Natural History Museum: Natural History Museum (3 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of the Natural History Museum; the proposed refurbishment works which are to be carried out; the proposed works which will not be carried out; when he expects the museum to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8515/09]

Written Answers — Philanthropic Support: Philanthropic Support (3 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with the Irish Business and Employers Confederation and the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises to examine increasing funding and sponsorship opportunities in respect of arts, sports and cultural institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8525/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is necessary to review and amend section 35 of the Credit Union Act 1997, in view of the prevailing economic climate, increasing loan arrears and the restrictions currently in place on credit unions with respect to the restructuring of loan repayment schedules for a duration exceeding five years; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — National Treasury Management Agency: National Treasury Management Agency (3 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on establishing, under the aegis of the National Treasury Management Agency, a sovereign guaranteed bond through which credit unions could channel surplus members' savings rather than purchasing financial products on the open, lightly regulated market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8681/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Mar 2009)

Joan Burton: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance when he will bring forward to the next stage legislation covering whistle-blowers in the financial services sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8682/09]