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Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I got an indication from the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach that there would be a debate on the national development plan. Yesterday the Minister for Finance indicated that a significant number of items in the national development plan——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: ——may be either deleted or put on the long finger.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: We need a debate, particularly on the public transport items in the plan.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: There used to be a debate.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: The Government cancelled the debate.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I have a second matter for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I previously asked the Tánaiste about management companies. She has not included any reference to management companies in the legislation the Government proposes to take before the end of this session.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: She referred to an interdepartmental committee of Ministers dealing with management companies. It is a major issue for tens of thousands of people who have bought units that are subject to management companies.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Has the Government made any progress?

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Will we see legislation?

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Will it be introduced before the end of the session?

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the turmoil in the international financial markets and consequent concerns about probity in Irish financial markets, he is satisfied that the regulation of financial markets here is sufficiently robust and thorough, particularly in view of a recent Supreme Court ruling that the executive chairman of a major Irish company used...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will estimate the number of investment properties in the State for which no rental income is declared; if he will estimate the annual cost to the Exchequer of undeclared rental income on investment properties; the details and the scope of the national investigation of undeclared rental income; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has ever sought to acquire school sites either directly, through the local authority or through the Office of Public Works using compulsory acquisition powers or other statutory powers; if they have ever informed landowners or developers that if they were unwilling to sell necessary or reserved sites to his...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of sites for schools and the name and location of same in the Dublin 15 area where the initial development of the site was commenced by his Department by having a licensing agreement with the landowner or licence to build on the site in advance of the expected completion of purchase of the land; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has sought, or is seeking to establish, any licensing agreement in respect of land to be acquired or used as a school site, whether by rent, lease, purchase or other means; the location of such sites; when such agreements were entered into or are expected to be entered into; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — : (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when, in respect of the proposed primary school at Annfield/Kellystown in Dublin 15, where site works are under way, planning permission for the school site was obtained; the details of the contractual arrangement between his Department or its agents with the relevant landowner or landowners; the persons who are the principal...

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to share time with Deputy Martin Ferris and with Deputy Liz McManus tomorrow morning. Fine Gael are to be complimented on raising this issue which is very complex. We must tease out the purpose of the motion and what its impact might be, especially regarding carbon emissions. There is a cross-party agreement about the need to reduce these because of their impact on the planet but...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: There will be nothing to stop them. Obviously the Minister is not aware that in Dublin 15 there is a contentious rezoning project called Kellystown. The Minister's colleagues wish to rezone hundreds of acres of green belt land to provide for an extra 1,500 high-rise, high-density housing units in front of Luttrellstown Castle. This is an area where 2,500 acres have already been zoned for...

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Joan Burton: That will be too late.