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Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I am asking the Tánaiste, because the consolidated Bill will take so long, whether she will continue the policy of her predecessor.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I have another question.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Will she continue to honour the commitment made by her predecessor——

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: ——to introduce legislation on management companies?

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It is a massive issue for thousands of young home owners.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The second question is——

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Sorry, it is a brief question.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach spoke——

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I was called. This is my first time.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: On the second point I wanted to raise, the Government promised a debate on the OECD report. There is a report in the newspapers this morning that Dublin City Council is having to reconsider the major housing regeneration programme in areas such as St. Michael's Estate and O'Devaney Gardens because of funding difficulties. Central to the OECD report and the ESRI report of yesterday is the...

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The indications that the redevelopment and regeneration of St. Michael's Estate, and possibly O'Devaney Gardens, is being pulled——

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: When will the OECD debate be provided? We are getting no serious debate from this Government about the economy.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The economy is in serious difficulty at present.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: When will the debate take place?

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Joan Burton: That was courtesy of the Labour Party.

Schools Recognition. (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise the urgent need for the new Minister for Education and Science to recognise the proposed Educate Together school in Dublin 15. This school is supported by hundreds of parents as the school of choice for their children in the Carpenterstown and Luttrellstown area of Dublin 15. Many of these parents have experienced great frustration in getting...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to improve entitlements in relation to the backdating of welfare payments; and if she will bring it into line with the four-year rule that applies to claiming tax credits from the Revenue Commissioners. [18621/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Audits: Departmental Audits (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the audit by the Data Protection Commissioner of her Department's procedures for processing personal data is finalised; the main conclusions reached; and the specific actions her Department will be taking on foot of these conclusions. [18622/08]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on abolishing the maximum retirement age of 65 for civil servants recruited before 1 April 2004 in line with the absence of such restrictions for civil servants recruited after that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18889/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Why?