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Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to raise a second point.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle confirmed yesterday, during a discussion with another Deputy, that my second point is in order. Will the Government provide time for a debate on the powerless position in which the banks find themselves and the fact that taxpayers are guaranteeing——

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle indicated yesterday that it was in order to ask for a debate.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Minister for Finance is averse to appearing in the House because he is afraid. May we ask other members of the Government to arrange a debate on the banks?

Hospital Services (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: I raise this matter to clarify the position of the Minister for Health and Children and the Government in regard to their commitment to the ongoing development of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. It is difficult to understand what is the attitude of the Health Service Executive and Professor Brendan Drumm to Connolly Hospital. Is it to be developed on a par with the other Dublin teaching...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the guarantees for Arts and Sport provided in the Programme for Government will not all be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41132/08]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if it is appropriate that the Horse and Greyhound Fund, which supports two sports will get more funding than the Irish Sports Council, which funds almost every other organised sport here in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41114/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance the benefit-in-kind regime for employees in receipt of a preferential rate of mortgage interest from their employer; the specified benchmark rate against which a preferential rate is compared to establish the liability for benefit-in-kind; if this specified benchmark rate varies in line with prevailing market interest rates; his views on whether...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Will the Taoiseach make provision for a debate on the current position in the banks given that the PricewaterhouseCoopers——

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: I am asking about providing time for a debate.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: In the previous term, the House had nothing but debates. Now that one of the most important issues in Irish history has arisen, the House does not have time to debate it.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: The Tánaiste and Taoiseach gave an indication that they have reached decisions on the introduction of legislation on property management companies. Tens of thousands of property owners are experiencing severe difficulties with property management services and their costs. Has the Government clarified which Department will sponsor what is, I understand, a single Bill? What is the timeframe...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the notification requirements to the Irish Stock Exchange of significant shareholdings; the powers and responsibilities of the Financial Regulator and stock exchange to ensure that such notification occurs; if there is a mechanism or necessity for a mechanism whereby proactive measures are...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance the extra revenue the Exchequer is expected to receive in a full year as a result of doubling the betting tax from 1% to 2%; if he, or his Department or outside consultants have conducted studies into the expected impact that this could have on the bookmaking industry, in particular on smaller bookmaking operations; if it is expected that this...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Irish lending institutions have availed or intend to avail of the European Investment Bank's latest €30 billion small and medium enterprises lending programme; if he is encouraging the relevant institutions to avail of the facility; if he proposes other concrete measures to ease the credit shortage for SMEs; his views on...

Written Answers — National Treasury Management Agency: National Treasury Management Agency (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the advisory service provided to his Department by a company (details supplied); when this relationship was first established; the nature of the investigations being carried out by the company into the banking sector here; the way these investigations supplement, duplicate and differ from similar investigations being carried out by...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the establishment of a private co-located hospital on the grounds of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40635/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans that exist for the expansion and upgrading of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40636/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when it is expected that Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown will have an MRI scanner on site; the provision that has been made for the acquisition of such a scanner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40637/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Nov 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the ward closures or other service cutbacks scheduled for 2009 in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; the services to be scaled down or discontinued in the hospital as a result of budgetary cutbacks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40638/08]