Results 421-440 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Audits (25 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated increase in the number of high net worth individuals dealt with by the Revenue Commissioners' large cases division if the threshold for inclusion was reduced to €20 million; the additional resources that would be required to provide for such a reduction; if such resources will be made available to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Audits (25 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated increase in the number of high net worth individuals dealt with by the Revenue Commissioners' large cases division if the threshold for inclusion was reduced to €10 million; the additional resources that would be required to provide for such a reduction; if such resources will be made available to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Audits (25 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of new cases added to the high net worth individuals’ unit in the Revenue Commissioners' large cases division in each year since the unit's formation in 2003; the number of cases dropped and moved to other units of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39075/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Audits (25 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated additional audit yield if a properly resourced high net worth individuals unit took responsibility for those with net assets greater than €10 million, €20 million and €30 million, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39076/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Economic Dialogue (24 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his attendance at the National Economic Dialogue. [29955/19]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: I did not expect to be saying this, but I agree with much of what the presentations contained, particularly the points made by Mr. Doyle about making Sligo a living city, albeit it a small one. I welcome the emphasis on transport but Dublin city is facing a crisis in which its very character is under siege, from financial and money people who are literally gouging the heart out of the city...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: World Heritage Sites (19 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received requesting to be included on the 2020 tentative list for nomination as a UNESCO world heritage site; the number of applications which were successful; her plans to assist the successful applicants in their attempt to achieve world heritage status; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (19 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has held discussions with Dublin City Council or other bodies in respect of the decayed state of a market (details supplied); her plans to provide funding for the preservation and restoration of the market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37910/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (19 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 23. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure a fair and equitable working wage for persons working in the arts, culture and heritage sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37911/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: The development of a Citizens' Assembly here solved the problem.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: At the most recent meeting of the British-Irish Council, the Taoiseach expressed regret that no Northern Ireland representatives were present due to the prevailing political impasse at Stormont. I am of the view that the latter is adding to the Brexit difficulties for the whole island. There is a real prospect of direct rule in Northern Ireland in the case of a no-deal Brexit. The Minister...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: The media will be delighted to hear that Prime Minister Johnson may make a reappearance in Dublin.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: People will be fascinated with what he will wear on the day and the hairstyle to go with it.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: On a related matter, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , Mr. Julian Smith, this week stated that a revived Stormont Assembly-----

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Julian Smith, stated that a revived Stormont Assembly could be part of the solution to the Brexit impasse. However, he stated that efforts aimed at securing an agreement to revive power-sharing have been very difficult because there are issues, including the Irish language and culture, that need to be resolved. It seems that neither Sinn...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent meeting of the British-Irish Council. [29954/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: I am speaking on behalf of Deputy Howlin. I thank the Taoiseach. The future of the European Union depends in many ways on the quality of the incoming Commission. For all our sakes, we hope its members do well. Do the Taoiseach and his party, as members of the EPP, accept Dr. von der Leyen's decision to label the Commissioner in charge of migration issues as the vice-president for...

Offshore Islands: Motion [Private Members] (17 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: -----in terms of education and I urge the Government to accept the motion and get on with doing the job.

Offshore Islands: Motion [Private Members] (17 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: Is mór an onóir é dom labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Like many who were brought up in cities or towns, particularly as I was in the centre of Dublin, my experience as a 15 and 16 year old of spending summers in the Gaeltacht on Arranmore in Donegal was amazing. I have always viewed all of the islands that I have had the good fortune to spend time on...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policy Reviews (17 Sep 2019)

Joan Burton: Hurray.