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Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I congratulate the Tánaiste on her new appointment. Last night, the new Cabinet met for the first time in Áras an Uachtaráin. Was a decision made to permanently defer the outrageous pay increases which the former Cabinet agreed to award itself?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It is a Government policy. When will we hear about the decision on the pay awards? Is the Government hanging on to the increases which, in the Taoiseach's case of €38,000, is more than what the average industrial worker earns? Last night, a late announcement from the Department of Education and Science was sneaked out by the Government as the previous Minister left office. Scoil Oisín...

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Yes, it is. Against all the advice to the former Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, she persisted in recognising the school. There was a U-turn when ministerial appointments were made. Legislation was promised in this area. She refused to recognise the Educate Together school in Carpenterstown which had an enrolment of 60 children.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The new Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, can shake his head all he likes.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Where is the legislation dealing with the creation of primary schools in new areas?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Will the Government recognise the wishes of parents for primary schooling for their children in an Educate Together format?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It is important. The decision was sneaked in last night.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: What is also an issue——

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It has to do with the recognition of an Educate Together school with 60 children.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: It also has to do with parents being allowed to send their children to the school they wish.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Joan Burton: About Christmas Eve.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Joan Burton: He must.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I move: "That Deputy Eamon Gilmore be nominated for appointment as Taoiseach." It is an honour for me to propose Deputy Gilmore to be Taoiseach. The Taoiseach we elect today will lead our country in testing times. There will be hard choices to make but also opportunities to seize. Today is like the changing of the guard. The traditional ritual seems to offer reassurance; things change but...

Written Answers — EU Membership: EU Membership (1 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the possible acceptance of an application by Serbia to join the European Union. [16835/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (1 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 23 April 2008, the details of his discussions with the [i]chargé d'affaires[/i] of the Embassy of Brazil; and if an apology has been issued to the embassy or to the individuals involved. [16834/08]

Written Answers — Customs Service: Customs Service (1 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the customs and passport check arrangements for private jets and helicopters arriving at Dublin Airport, specifically at the area of the airport largely reserved for private aircraft; the number of private aircraft using such facilities for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; if this area is subject to the same...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (1 May 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on recent reports of irregularities with respect to the short-selling of Irish banking stocks; the progress of the investigation into these reports; his views on whether the Financial Regulator has sufficient powers to bring such investigations to a successful conclusion; if he proposes to introduce tougher...

Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Joan Burton: The Minister will be aware that tens of thousands of people live in homes that are subject to property management company charges but there is no legislation dealing with the regulation of such companies. I am alarmed by the reply the Minister just gave to Deputy Quinn regarding the consolidated companies legislation his Department is preparing. There must be separate, specific regulation...

Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Joan Burton: I ask the Minister to indicate a timeframe for the separate legislation. Has the high level committee actually met and, if so, how many times? My understanding is that it has not even started its work. Will we see this legislation before the next general election?

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (30 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied with the work to date of the National Consumer Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16547/08]