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Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: The Minister must have had a very bad day at Cabinet yesterday because of the briefing around the story and the unnamed coward of a Minister who would not actually put his or her name to what he or she said on the front page of a national newspaper. If that person feels that strongly about this and is a member of the Government, he or she should come out and identify him or herself. With...

Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: The Minister's Government agreed it. That briefing was agreed by her Government.

Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: The reaction of the Government yesterday to the publication of the second interim report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes came as a slap in the face to many of the people affected by the issues being examined. The ruling out of redress was stupid and foolish on the part of the Government in respect of a report that made no findings of fact. I wish to highlight...

Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: The other coverage on the matter is all about fear, including the fear of the people who were in mother and baby homes, fear of the mothers and fear of the children. This runs absolutely counter to how to deal with people with sensitivity and care and consideration. I exempt the Minister present from my comments but the stuff in the newspapers from her Government is an absolute disgrace.

Other Questions: Northern Ireland (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: I understand that there are very severe financial penalties regarding the public budget in Northern Ireland and that automatic discounts or penalties apply. There is a general fear, particularly among public sector workers and at local and district council level, that the budgets will come under incredibly severe pressure, which will be very destructive of public services and life in...

Other Questions: Northern Ireland (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he had with Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Mr. James Brokenshire, about the possibility of the reintroduction of direct rule in Northern Ireland. [16734/17]

Other Questions: Northern Ireland (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: I ask the Minister if he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Mr. Brokenshire, about the possibility of the reintroduction of direct rule in Northern Ireland.

Other Questions: Northern Ireland (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: I am very disappointed at the fact that Sinn Féin in particular appears to have called for another election. Does the Minister see any value in another election other than that there would be a certain amount of head counting? I believe that the issues which are outstanding are capable of resolution. This Friday we will attend the anniversary of the Belfast Agreement. Most...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: Before the Christmas recess, I brought to the attention of the Taoiseach the very distressing case of a young child aged nine years who has scoliosis. Not only does she have scoliosis, she also has severe intellectual disabilities. I received some letters from the Taoiseach's office and from the Minister for Health, who spoke to me personally. He reassured me that, at the outside, by now...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Contractors (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the supplementary tender report regarding a school (details supplied); if final approval has now issued to sign contracts for construction of the new school; when construction will commence; and the construction timetable [18363/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the precise steps that have been taken to secure accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, in view of the fact that it is due to open in 2019. [18364/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in considering a request for capital funding for a school (details supplied); when the school authorities will receive a substantive response to their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18365/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the design team for a school (details supplied) have submitted the stage 2b submission including review arising from changes in public work contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18366/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the tender documents and stage 2b documentation for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18367/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a new patron for the new primary school planned for Dún Laoghaire to open in September 2017 will be announced; the school planning area it is designated for; the engagement his Department has had with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the issue; if his Department has a specific site identified for the new school; if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (12 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: 242. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for the delay in the OPW formally approving the Lower Morrell river flood-relief scheme and the funding of same, in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18362/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: Last week I asked questions to each Minister and the Taoiseach about the number of people who are employed in each Department in working on Brexit. I did not expect to find huge numbers involved but I have to say I was shocked at the replies of the Taoiseach and his fellow Ministers. For example, in a very complicated area, the Department of Justice and Equality, which, as the Taoiseach has...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: I have a book with me which I will give to the Taoiseach. It shows nothing in respect of the Department of Defence and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has nobody. Will the Taoiseach explain this?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: I am not talking about meetings.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Joan Burton: That was not in their answers.