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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Relief Orders 2019, Swiss Confederation and Kingdom of the Netherlands (2 Jul 2019)

Joan Burton: We have a very elaborate and complex description in one of our major newspapers today by a very reputable journalist indicating a complex tax arrangement that appears to have resulted in the mitigation of this company's overall tax burden in Ireland to a very high degree. Is the Minister concerned about that? As I said, the beef producers in Ireland are entering a very difficult phase.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Relief Orders 2019, Swiss Confederation and Kingdom of the Netherlands (2 Jul 2019)

Joan Burton: I asked the Minister a second question but he did not reference it. I asked what were the Revenue Commissioners doing about high net worth individuals. I am open to whatever kind of structure they have, whether it is based on income, company structures or trading businesses. The Revenue Commissioners have told us and various other committees, including the Committee of Public Accounts,...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Relief Orders 2019, Swiss Confederation and Kingdom of the Netherlands (2 Jul 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister did not answer so I am just explaining it to a slightly greater extent.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2019)

Joan Burton: Like other Deputies, I have received a great deal of information from credit unions on their concerns about the changes in the levy. Significantly, the credit union movement is operated by volunteers. Admittedly, there are professional staff in credit union offices, but the overall management structure is on a voluntary basis. Credit unions offer banking facilities on a community basis not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: Hartstown community centre has been supported by years of voluntary community effort by a fantastic group of people. I want the Minister of State to declare that the Government will stand by the people of Hartstown and the area's community centre and provide it with the resources it desperately needs. The active crèche and preschool facility, as well as a separate Montessori school,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: Hartstown community centre has served the community of Hartstown and surrounding areas for the past 30 years. The community centre has suddenly found that there is a real threat to the continued provision of a wide range of services from preschool to crèche to sports services, dance classes and activities for retired people and other local people. The building, which I understand is...

Climate Action Plan to Tackle Climate Breakdown: Statements (Resumed) (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: The Government is trying to address a gigantic challenge. It is a pity there was not more information in the details, including costings of the plan brought forward by the Government recently in respect of climate change. I have said previously that climate change presents Ireland with a political challenge which is as important as Brexit, as demanding as the peace process and as costly as...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: In speaking about the summer economic statement the Minister for Finance twice said the cost of the social welfare Christmas bonus this year was included in the base. I am rather surprised by that because I certainly cannot find it in the accounts of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The Minister did not mention the Department’s Estimate but just said...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister for Finance said it was included in the base. Where is it in it?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: It is a legitimate question. Where is it?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: Where is it in the base?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2019)

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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2019)

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Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: It is great that a Minister for Finance has the time to write book reviews but can he please this time write an honest summer economic statement or amend this one?

Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: The Fine Gael Party has been working overtime to rebuild its rather tattered reputation for fiscal prudence and economic competence. This summer economic statement meets neither of those requirements, unfortunately. In fact, rather like last year's summer economic statement, this statement is seeking to present the best possible aspect of the situation we are in. The situation, however, is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Youthreach Programme Review (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: When the Labour Party was in government, it successfully and significantly increased retention rates of pupils and students in both primary and secondary schools. The saddest predictor of somebody being poor in later life is if he or she leaves school at an early stage without qualifications. The numbers of those who want to access Youthreach has been falling but they are still significant....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Youthreach Programme Review (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: Schools often have children who may have particular special needs or learning requirements that need to be specifically addressed. For instance, a child may be on the autism spectrum and find life difficult in a general school for a variety of reasons. Youthreach participation can be a postcode lottery. It depends on where one lives. What arrangements will the Minister make to deal...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capitation Grants (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore capitation grants to the pre-2011 level of €200 per pupil in view of the fact that per-pupil spending at primary level is substantially below OECD and EU averages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26592/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capitation Grants (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: I wish to ask the Minister about his plans to restore capitation grants to the pre-2011 level of €200 per pupil in view of the fact that per-pupil spending at primary level is substantially below OECD and EU averages and many schools are feeling the pinch with regard to capitation, particularly in areas where parents have lower incomes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capitation Grants (25 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister should be delighted that so many Deputies are raising the issue of capitation because it is certainly one of the biggest difficulties schools face. The Minister will be aware that many of the costs schools experience, particularly energy, heating and lighting costs, have soared in recent years. I know the Government talks a lot about the cost of insurance but the cost of...