Results 39,401-39,420 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Will some of that €100 million be given back on 7 December to our old age pensioners? It is a simple question.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Doubling the fuel allowance would cost approximately €80 million. It has already made a windfall gain of €100 million——

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: ——on raising ESB and gas charges.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: We are asking the Tánaiste a topical question. Is the Government prepared to give that back to older people?

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce revenue traceability stamps on all non-draught alcohol products for sale here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35708/05]

Written Answers — Law Enforcement: Law Enforcement (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislation governing the use of gaming machines; the steps his Department will take to ensure that the law is not being broken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35707/05]

Written Answers — Transport Initiatives: Transport Initiatives (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport the role his Department will play in the organisation and delivery of the Transport 21 initiative announced on 1 November 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33044/05]

Written Answers — Transport Initiatives: Transport Initiatives (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in regard to his announcement of 20 October 2005 that from now on there will be [i]ex-ante[/i] evaluations including economic cost-benefit appraisal for all projects above €30 million, his views on if the various projects as part of the Transport 21 initiative announced by the Government on 1 November 2005 were subject to such evaluation...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the proposed development at Thornton Hall has passed the preliminary PPP appraisal stage and been approved by the NDFA as suitable for PPP procurement. [35924/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent and cost of associated infrastructure works required to facilitate the construction of a prison at Thornton Hall, specifically in relation to road widening, provision of mains sewage, water, electricity, broadband (details supplied) and gas supply. [35925/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Part 8 planning will be required to compulsory purchase land from residents in the area around the proposed prison site and on all approach roads to the site to facilitate road widening and provision of services; if so, the number of residents that will be affected and the amount same will cost. [35926/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is envisaged that other services will be provided at Thornton Hall or will the excess land be sold; the reason it was necessary to purchase such a large site and his plans to develop the site further. [35927/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the persons on whose orders and instructions Thornton Hall has been boarded up; the reason various outbuildings on the grounds of the house have been destroyed and the position regarding the stone; his plans with regard to cutting down trees on the site; if he proposes to effectively demolish Thornton Hall and its...

Housing Developments: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I am disappointed with what the Minister of State had to say. He is particularly familiar with Fingal County Council and he and I have discussed this issue with the manager some time ago. The development of the affordable housing programme, especially in the Fingal County Council area, has given an opportunity to many people to acquire a home of their own and developments, particularly in...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: On my behalf and on behalf of the Labour Party in west Dublin, I offer my condolences to Hazel, to her children, to Noel and to the extended Lawlor family. Like everyone else, I was shocked at Liam's horrific death in the car crash in Moscow. To die so far from home and from the family who loved him so much is dreadful enough but the media coverage that followed his death must have added...

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Will it be necessary to introduce an additional Estimate to make the €60 million national aquatic pool accessible to severely disabled persons, including children? I had a reply from the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to the effect that access for severely disabled persons would be improved.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: To spend €60 million on a national aquatic pool——

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Where is the legislation on the Abbotstown and Campus Stadium Ireland development which the Taoiseach has promised would be published five weeks ago?

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I have sought an adjournment debate and have tabled questions to the Minister. He has told me that access has to be improved.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: It is a national disgrace because €60 million has been spent on a swimming pool for the Special Olympics——