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Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I thank Deputy Brian Hayes for raising this issue. Just two weeks ago the ESRI published a report suggesting that in future our economic well-being will depend more than anything else on our investment in education, because rather than selling our manual labour, we will sell our brain power. Children are entitled to learn in classes of reasonable size and in classrooms that are orderly,...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Because of the number of international students, there are a number of additional posts in the school, particularly for language and resource teaching. The school is one hour short of the 22 hours required for a learning resource teacher. The bungling and red tape between the HSE and the Department of Education and Science means the school cannot get the extra hour that has been approved in...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: When in Opposition, the Green Party made many fine speeches and contributions, with which I agreed. In some cases their policies were included in the programme for Government. What is it all worth if schools are thrown into crisis, facing disruption in rural areas through splitting classes? In the crowded classroom environment in rapidly developing urban areas such as west Dublin, Meath...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I think the Deputy is trying to hide his embarrassment by making false allegations against others. He has come in here to try to explain the unexplainable.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: From what he is saying, it sounds like the Deputy is embarrassed.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I learned in school that we should cherish all the children of the nation equally.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I find elements of today's debate rather difficult to understand, particularly the position of Members of Fianna Fáil and supporters of the party like Deputy Finian McGrath. It is difficult to understand why this particular debate is being rolled out. I understand that there is cross-party agreement in this House for very good reasons. Given that the independent commission has put forward...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 114: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will rectify the anomaly whereby licensees of residential properties do not come under the jurisdiction of the Private Residential Tenancies Board and therefore this area of private rented accommodation is not subject to inspection by local authorities. [20773/08]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 134: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will rectify the anomaly whereby, because licensees do not come under the jurisdiction of the Private Residential Tenancies Board, landlords are able to avoid tenancy registration requirements through licensing and other arrangements and consequently no statistics are kept on the number of such...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the mortgage interest relief at source scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers for each of these time periods benefiting from the mortgage interest relief scheme who claimed tax relief at source...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the rent relief for private accommodation scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the rent relief for private accommodation scheme in each of those time periods; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the tax relief on service charges scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the tax relief on service charges scheme in each of those time periods; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the trade union subscription scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the trade union subscription scheme in each of those time periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the health and medical expenses relief scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the health and medical expenses relief scheme in each of those time periods; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the tuition fees tax relief scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the tuition fees tax relief scheme in each of those time periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the medical insurance premiums tax relief at source scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the medical insurance premiums tax relief at source scheme in each of those time periods;...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the home carer tax credit scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers who availed of the home carer tax credit scheme in each of those time periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the tax relief for pension investment scheme for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the projected cost to the Exchequer for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of taxpayers, for each of these time periods, benefiting from the tax relief for pension investment scheme who received this tax...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 was originally built with a 25 year lifespan some 35 years ago; if his further attention has been drawn to the poor condition of the science laboratories in the school; if he will provide funds to refurbish the school's science laboratories;...

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (27 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reinstate the summer works scheme for 2008 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20900/08]