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Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: He could if it was Manchester United.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Joan Burton: I keep hearing Fianna Fáil apologists such as Deputy Mansergh say that the voters knew all this about the tribunal and the Taoiseach when they voted on 24 May. They did not. They got an explanation of sorts in May from the Taoiseach and many voters took that on trust. That trust was abused because what we got from Deputy Bertie Ahern in September is very different from what he told the...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to the joint submission by the GAA and the Gaelic Players Association regarding welfare grants for players; if he will meet both the GAA and the GPA to clarify the Government's position on the matter as stated in May 2007 that this remains a matter for the GAA itself; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the value of the goods plus postage, packing and insurance, that can be purchased on the internet before there is a liability to pay customs duty and VAT. [19417/07]

National Stadium. (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the development of Sports Campus Ireland at Abbotstown, west Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19246/07]

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Does the Tánaiste anticipate the need for Supplementary Estimates in the autumn? Exchequer figures show a decline in tax receipts. Capital taxes and stamp duty are about 5% below the profile set out in the budget. Has the Minister made any assessment of the impact of this on vital services such as health and education? In the run up to the election, Government spending increased and has...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: I think I am allowed to raise a question on Supplementary Estimates on the Order of Business. I am not as erudite as you on the rules, but I believe I am allowed to raise this issue.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Can I ask the Tánaiste if he proposes to bring one in?

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to minimise the carbon footprint of agencies under the remit of his Department; the carbon auditing that has been undertaken by agencies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18594/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there has been a negative impact on the work of his Department or its agencies from the Government's public service staffing reduction programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18593/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason, that of the original fifteen EU States, Ireland is one of only two to have not signed up to the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture which entered into force on 22 June 2006 and is binding on 34 States; when Ireland will sign up to this convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and their Families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18652/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if an existing hospital which is not established by the State or any State authority or agency but which provides services to public patients pursuant to an agreement with the Health Service Executive under the Health Acts would be regarded as a private hospital for the purposes of Section 64 of the Finance Act 2001 and so entitled...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (3 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of employees and volunteers submitted for vetting in 2006 and to date in 2007 in respect of each of the sports organisations recognised by the Irish Sports Council; if, in respect of the GAA and FAI, he will provide an analysis of vetting applications submitted on a county basis. [19131/07]

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2007)

Joan Burton: It is supposed to be looking for fish.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Jun 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine when he proposes to introduce compulsory alcohol and drug testing for drivers involved in accidents causing injury; and the way he proposes this measure will work in cases where drivers need urgent medical attention. [17907/07]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the steps he will take to ensure that foreign registered drivers do not escape punishment or penalties for road traffic offences committed here. [17908/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer in terms of revenue foregone arising from tax reliefs designed to encourage support for the Government's plans for co-located private hospitals on public lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17149/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Jun 2007)

Joan Burton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of the proposal to move a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to the Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock; when same will take place; and if her Department will provide school transport for families adversely affected by this move. [18227/07]

Order of Business (28 Jun 2007)

Joan Burton: What is the Government's intention on legislation for management companies? There are many hundreds of management companies in various states of existence charging extensive fees to residents of houses and apartments but there is no regulation in the area. The Law Reform Commission report, as well as various other reports, are available. Legislation in the area is referred to in the...