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Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: That is done.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: We looked after that.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Bearing in mind the collapse of PPP projects in Dublin on foot of the withdrawal of Mr. McNamara's company therefrom, what is the position on legislation governing PPPs? A financial services regulation Bill has been promised but there is no regulation of PPPs other than through the mechanism in the NDFA for the NTMA to help with the financial structure——

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: There is a huge gap. There are people all over Dublin who will live for another ten years in dreadful conditions in O'Deveney Gardens and St. Michael's Estate.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Finglas village is now in a complete state of uncertainty——

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: ——because of the withdrawal of the developer from the PPPs.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: May I approach the matter in a slightly different way?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: This is a massive issue for more than 20,000 people in Dublin.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It also applies to a whole range of PPPs throughout the country.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Can we have a full debate in the Dáil?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: On a second issue, we were advised yesterday that the Opposition is to be invited to discussions on the three or four Bills required in respect of management companies. This is a major issue, particularly for my constituency.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Can we have some indication as to the arrangement the Taoiseach referred to yesterday in this regard? What briefs apply? Deputy Rabbitte, my colleague, will be very anxious to know about this. We have already produced our guide to management companies.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: What are the arrangements?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: This issue affects thousands of young homeowners who are being completely fleeced by excessive management company charges.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach made an announcement yesterday on consultation with the Opposition.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Can we have an indication as to what the arrangements are?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach wants to answer on this very important issue.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Will they meet the Opposition spokespersons——

Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Why do they not go shopping together in order that they might witness the rip off that is occurring?

Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Does that include the oil companies?