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Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: For you.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: That is not a satisfactory answer because I am not asking about existing levels of service provision. I know the existing levels already from the final Estimates. I want to know the planned level of service provision particularly as the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen, is facing a changed economic scenario with a €1 billion reduction in finances compared to the...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: The Opposition has a right to seek accountability not only on this year's accounts but regarding next year's plans also.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: This is the process.

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (2 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to deal with the situation experienced in north County Dublin in 2007 in which children from immigrant backgrounds were left without school places at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21610/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (2 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to deal with the acute shortage of class places for children entering primary school, particularly in the greater Dublin area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21609/07]

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (2 Oct 2007)

Joan Burton: This is the first opportunity the House has had to converse with the Minister for Finance on financial matters since the general election. To paraphrase Yeats, all is changed utterly. We received word today that the Minister acknowledges now that the deficit by the end of the year will be €1 billion, which is at least €500 million more than he indicated at budget time. There have also...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide details of the organisations that have been allocated funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund since the start of 2007; the amount allocated on each occasion; the name and location of each organisation; the purpose of the funding; the amount allocated to date under the Dormant Accounts Fund, since...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on reports of the spread of crack cocaine in urban Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to recent reports that crack cocaine could potentially spread to increasing numbers of cities and towns here; the efforts he has made to combat the spread of crack cocaine; and if he will make a statement on the...

Financial Markets. (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: I apologise for being a little late. I was confused about the timing as a result of all the votes. With the current turmoil in the financial markets, it is now a matter of urgency that a reformed compensation scheme for depositors and savers with banks should be put in place. We have seen a number of banks experiencing severe financial difficulties in recent weeks and people would have...

Financial Markets. (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: It is not regulated in Ireland.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Since the summer, we have witnessed extraordinary turmoil in the financial markets with depositors queueing outside Northern Rock to withdraw their money. Given the Dáil was in recess, it was impossible to engage in any kind of debate with the Minister for Finance in respect of this important event and whether, in terms of our economic situation, there will be a need for Supplementary...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Is the Tánaiste saying he is willing to provide time for a debate? This is probably the most important issue for many Irish homeowners.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Is the Tánaiste willing to make time available for a debate on the economy?

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle probably does not use on-line banking. Many people queued outside Northern Rock too.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Is the Government prepared to make time for a debate? There is no finance committee in which we can discuss any of this.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: This is news to us.

Written Answers — Mortgage Support: Mortgage Support (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the main findings of the Government's working group on the rent supplement scheme; the changes he will make to the rent supplement scheme as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20726/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will accept the recommendation of the Law Reform Commission that same sex cohabitants should be treated in the same way as opposite sex cohabitants for social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20727/07]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the issuing of anti-stab vests for paramedics and ambulance personnel; and if her attention has been drawn to the fears of crews subject to attack and the view that they should be provided with such protection. [19927/07]