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Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: In terms of doing my job——

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Ceann Comhairle is supposed to protect Members. How do we get information?

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Minister's colleagues have leaked stuff to The Irish Times. Deputy Bruton and I cannot get the information.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: It is a requirement, not an option.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Minister has not answered.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: It will incorporate one amendment.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (15 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the proposed new Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to be created under the new Broadcasting Bill will have the power to regulate RTE; if his attention has been drawn to the recent opposition voiced by the current RTE Director General to allocating such powers to a revamped Broadcasting Commission of Ireland;...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (15 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his main intentions for the new broadcasting Bill, to be published in the autumn; the impact the Bill will have on RTE's existing licence fee income or the revenue it generates through advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19891/05]

Written Answers — School Inspections: School Inspections (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to deal with the intolerable conditions in a number of primary schools identified in the recent report from the Health and Safety Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19654/05]

Written Answers — Register of Courses: Register of Courses (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances in which non-approved colleges and courses appeared on her Department's website; the colleges or courses that have now been removed; the steps she is taking to ensure that such errors do not occur again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19653/05]

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: Will the Minister of State elaborate further? I am confused by his explanation.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: I will soothe him this time rather than upset him.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: It could be that Cinderellas go to the British Virgin Islands. That could be the problem. It may be what is responsible because, of course, they all have tax connections in this country. I do not understand what the Minister of State is getting at——

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State said he is dealing with people who are coming into the permanent Civil Service but on a probationary basis. He is also implying that he is dealing with civil servants on contract who are unestablished. Deputy Bruton's amendment concerns a person who is employed by a Minister as an adviser on contract in that provision is being made for him or her to be in an...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State's recollection is entirely faulty.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State's recollection is entirely faulty. He does not know what he is talking about.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State does not know about the Bill and does not remember what he is talking about.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: I want the Minister of State to withdraw that statement because it is factually wrong.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: If he examines the record of the House, the Minister of State will note that it is factually wrong.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Joan Burton: In a recent court judgment, a judge in this State expressed extreme alarm and concern that a €62 million asset, owned and paid for by the taxpayer, was given to a company with a share capital of €127 and which had its original incarnation in the British Virgin Islands.