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Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I join others in thanking Deputy Kelly for his initiative in bringing forward the Bill. There is a wide level of agreement in the House today. Unlike other Bills which have come before the House and have been agreed, but have then gone into the equivalent of a legislative deep-freeze, I ask that Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, use his good offices to ensure that this legislation is...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: I understand the Government received the second interim report of Judge Yvonne Murphy on the commission of inquiry into mother and baby homes in the second half of 2016. When will the interim report be published? Cabinet meetings in this Government's term rarely extend into lunchtime, yet the Government is sitting on a report that is very significant for many people who are interested in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Did the Taoiseach have an opportunity to seek President Trump's views on the Good Friday Agreement? Does the President accept that it is an international agreement which has been supported by the United States? Does he have a position on the Agreement, and specifically, does he have a position or does he or his advisers have any thoughts on the consequences of Brexit, for which he has...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Who does?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with President Trump in Washington. [13423/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: What we understand, in particular from various British commentators, including the Prime Minister, is that Britain will be leaving the Single Market and will also be leaving the customs union. If that is so, and we can only go on what is being suggested by all the different parties in the UK, how then will there be no border? Will the border be at the ports and airports of the island of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: A series of meetings have taken place in recent times, some initiated by President Hollande and some initiated by the Italians, indicating that post-Brexit, quite a number of the 26 are looking at a new arrangements for the European Union which would potentially put countries into different groups. Not too long ago, the Taoiseach met the Prime Minister of Poland which is part of the eastern...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: It is not very keen on that kind of an approach. In terms of the Taoiseach's conversations with the other European leaders, who will be meeting in Rome at the weekend, what is his view on the idea now being put forward of a two-speed Europe or one with three or four different European groups? Where will Ireland be in that?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to discuss with President Hollande where France stands on his specific proposals and invitations? Was the Taoiseach invited by President Hollande to any discussions or was it simply countries he felt were like-minded?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his Department's preparations for the forthcoming European Council meeting in Rome. [13424/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the comments by President Hollande regarding the establishment of a two-speed European Union; and if he has discussed this with President Hollande. [13425/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the public bus service is a vital piece of infrastructure in rural communities; his plans to support such services and ensure there is an adequate and secure level of public transport provision in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11609/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the discussions he has had with Michelle O'Neill MLA and Arlene Foster MLA since the Northern Ireland Assembly elections. [13988/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 11. To ask the Taoiseach the discussions he has had with Prime Minister, Theresa May, regarding any revisions in the timeline for the invoking of Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty by the United Kingdom Government. [13989/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the proceeds of a proposed dividend from a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13158/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Sale of Aer Lingus (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance the total amount of the proceeds from the sale of the State's stake in Aer Lingus; and the use for which the proceeds of the sale were used. [13159/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 272. 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; the construction timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13117/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the design team for a school (details supplied) have submitted the stage 2b submission, including a review arising from changes in public work contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13118/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Mar 2017)

Joan Burton: 274. 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. [13119/17]