Results 37,081-37,100 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Ministerial Transport. (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The programme for Government states that it will "require carbon offsetting of all official air travel in support of urban forests". This is probably the Taoiseach's last or second last day to take Questions. I wondered what an urban forest was but then I read in the newspapers this morning of a proposal for the Carlton cinema site with gardens and parks at roof level. Is this one of the...

Ministerial Transport. (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Today's edition of The Irish Times stated that a rooftop forest is included in the planning application for the new Carlton site. Has the Taoiseach worked this out?

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Is the Taoiseach shocked that, as he leaves office, consumer inflation is at 5%, bearing in mind that when he came into office in 1997 he inherited an inflation rate from the outgoing Government of 1.5%? Does the Taoiseach agree that this rate of inflation is dangerous, damaging and disappointing for our economy and country, particularly as economic growth is now faltering in a range of...

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Only 90 miles down the road from Belfast, the mark ups can be astonishing. The Government has established a series of quangos, including the Competition Authority.

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The Minister ought to visit stores to see what furniture now costs in Ireland.

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Does the Taoiseach have any proposals to ensure the Competition Authority or the National Consumer Agency do anything about this blatant exploitation of Irish shoppers and consumers? We should bear in mind that this is occurring at a time when some people in the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, IBEC, and the Construction Industry Federation are suggesting that workers,...

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: When the Taoiseach entered Government in 1997 the inflation rate bequeathed to him was 1.5% and it is now 5%. Irish exporters and manufacturers who sell goods to the UK face ferocious competition because of the value of sterling versus the euro. British multiples and companies that sell on the Irish high street blatantly rip-off and exploit Irish consumers with astonishing price mark-ups....

Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Is it the Government's intention to repeal the Tribunals of Inquiry Act 1921? If so, when will the necessary legislation be brought before the Dáil? In the context of statements made by the Taoiseach during the weekend regarding that Act, will he clarify the status of the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005, which was published in November 2005 and is on Second Stage? Is it intended to proceed...

Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: It is in the context of promised legislation, namely, No. 65. The criminal justice (cybercrime and attacks against information systems) Bill is promised and has been on the Order Paper for a considerable period. What has happened to it?

Written Answers — Departmental Inquiries: Departmental Inquiries (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will publish the report of the Hartnett Inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); the reason the report has not been published; if it is intended to publish the report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14043/08]

Written Answers — Refugee Appeals Tribunal: Refugee Appeals Tribunal (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with the manner in which the Refugee Appeals Tribunal discharged its functions in the wake of a case (details supplied) and attendant publicity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14042/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on reports that possibly 40% of large land deals are the subject of substantial tax avoidance measures and that these measures may cost the Exchequer upwards of €250 million on an annual basis; if he plans to reconsider activation of section 110 of the Finance Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of households nationally, and in Dublin 15, in receipt of a rent supplement payment; the cost to the Exchequer of the rent supplement scheme nationally and in Dublin 15, for the years 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; and the number of recipients of rent supplements nationally, and in Dublin 15, in the categories of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of the board of management of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15, that the proposed refurbishment and extension programme for the school has been delayed and that the school had expected contractors to be on site some time ago but that her Department has indicated that such...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: I thank the Cathaoirleach for this opportunity to speak on the Lisbon treaty. It is good that the Government has selected a date, although it will be late in the political calendar and well into June. I do not know if all those who have holiday homes in Ireland and abroad will be able to return to their usual residences to vote. The fate of the treaty will depend on voting outturns and, so...

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Does the Tánaiste anticipate that the Government will have recourse to a supplementary budget after the Lisbon treaty, given the rapidly declining fortunes in public expenditure and revenue?

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Has he had an opportunity to look at the OECD report which states that there is a risk——

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: ——on housing? Prices could fall below their long-term level.

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: It anticipates further falls. We have had no detailed debate on the economy in this House since the budget.

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Will the Government provide time before or after the Lisbon treaty for a detailed debate on the economy in the context of the OECD report?