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Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: I wish to offer my sincere sympathies and those of the Labour Party to Gene Fitzgerald's family — his wife, Noreen, and his son and daughters. I did not have an opportunity to know him while he was a Member of the House. However, I met him on a number of occasions after my election and he was kind enough to wish me well. As the Taoiseach stated, there was a relationship between the Labour...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: This must be an emotional day for the Taoiseach and listening to the tributes to the late former Member, Mr. Gene Fitzgerald, puts us all in a reflective mood. I wish the Taoiseach well when he stands down and wish his successor, Deputy Brian Cowen, all the best as leader designate of Fianna Fáil. While the Taoiseach still holds his office and represents the north side of Dublin, I wish to...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The tunnel is open to private buses but the taxpayer paid for it. It is not open to the public bus service that is the major service provider for taxpayers. Will the Taoiseach address this matter with the Minister for Transport? I do not think solving this issue requires the enactment of the Dublin Transport Authority Bill. There has been much dawdling because various pieces of...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach promised legislation relating to the Civil Unions Bill, which was due before the end of March. It is almost the middle of April and there is no sign of the Bill. What is the Government's position on the Civil Unions Bill?

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: I am pleased to hear the Taoiseach defend the rights of workers in an EU context. It is something he has done with distinction throughout his political career. In regard to the sets of rights of another group of people, there is no direct reference to Tibet in the conclusions but there are indications that during the meeting there was a discussion on Tibet. Does the Taoiseach agree it is...

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Does the Taoiseach feel this is helpful in the context of the forthcoming European referendum and has he had an opportunity to be briefed on these proposals by President Sarkozy? We have defended the Irish corporation tax rate as it gives us as an island some relative advantage in the context of mainland European Union states. Was the Taoiseach surprised by this development, coming as it...

Leaders' Questions (9 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: They were the only ones consulted.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the EU Commission is seeking the publication of details of the 2007 payments to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13063/08]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will extend the country of origin labelling of beef introduced in 2006 to cover lamb products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13064/08]

Written Answers — Irish Life Tables: Irish Life Tables (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 112: To ask the Taoiseach when the Central Statistics Office will publish new Irish Life Tables, in view of the fact that it is now nearly four years since Irish Life Tables 14 were published in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12937/08]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the value of the National Pensions Reserve Fund to date and at the end of each year since its inception; the impact global financial uncertainty is expected to have on the holdings of the NPRF in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12830/08]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will propose an increase in State contributions into the National Pensions Reserve Fund in view of the likely increase in liabilities arising from improvements in life expectancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12935/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will publish an analysis of public sector liabilities at end 2006 and end 2007 in accordance with IAS 19, including the mortality assumptions used in the preparation of the estimates; and the breakdown of these pension liabilities into the areas of Civil Service, Gardaí, Defence Forces, health service, local authorities and...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in national schools under Protestant management and in receipt of public funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12930/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in national schools under Church of Ireland management and in receipt of public funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12931/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in secondary schools under Protestant management and in receipt of public funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12932/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in national schools under Protestant management and in receipt of public funds in Counties Sligo and Leitrim; the number of children enrolled in those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12933/08]

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: I ask the Taoiseach——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: What is the situation regarding proposed legislation on management companies? I raised this issue with the Taoiseach on a number of occasions. Many householders have bought apartments and houses in managed complexes and they are facing very high charges. There are many legal unknowns——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Joan Burton: ——which people find exceptionally difficult to deal with. Some months ago the Taoiseach informed me there was a Government committee chaired or at least initiated by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Has that committee reported? The Taoiseach indicated that the ramifications of this were far broader than had at first been appreciated by Government but in the meantime,...