Results 641-660 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Staff (20 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of additional Revenue Commissioners' staff who have been recruited to meet the challenges posed by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25888/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wildlife Data (20 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 83. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department maintains a comprehensive inventory of wildlife and biodiversity in the Phoenix Park; if so, if it has provided this information to the relevant stakeholders to ensure the draft Phoenix Park visitor experience strategic review does not include plans that infringe on protected species and habitats; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (20 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 87. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of submissions received by the Office of Public Works regarding its strategic review of the Phoenix Park; the expected timeline to publish a report on the consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (20 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 214. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the renovation works at the National Concert Hall; her plans to secure an alternative venue for the National Symphony Orchestra during the course of these works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25886/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (20 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 215. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the proposed transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra to the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25887/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: I am sure the Taoiseach was particularly thrilled at the election of a fellow conservative in Australia. Like Ireland, one of the big challenges that faces Australia is climate change. We are all aware from Irish people, including relatives, living in Australia of severe forest fires in the vicinity of many of the big cities. Much of the election, in the case of the National Party, centred...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: They all would have fitted in an electric taxi.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: They could have got a minibus.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: They could have walked. That would have been the most carbon neutral measure.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: They cannot afford to buy a house.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: He has had five minutes to answer them.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: Was the Taoiseach personally disappointed by the recent report of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council which states that, notwithstanding the recovery in employment which has been so good for so many people, there are serious problems with the economy, many of which can be laid at the door of Government mismanagement? I imagine that he must have been bitterly disappointed, particularly when he...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the annual strategy update report in his Department. [25592/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the leader of the UK Labour Party, Mr. Jeremy Corbyn. [25168/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Costs (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: The Government has been tinkering around with insurance costs for three years,. To be honest, a snail would be faster in addressing the issues. Young motorists in particular are affected, especially those under 25 years of age who may have been driving abroad. Many have full licences with no claims and so on. People working in family firms here are affected. Many of them are being...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Costs (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: What is the Minister of State talking about?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Costs (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: He is talking through his hat.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Costs (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State is being an idiot once again.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Book Sales (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on State-owned banks selling non-performing loan books to vulture funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25320/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (19 Jun 2019)

Joan Burton: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to lift the €500,000 pay cap for workers in the banking sector; the reports he has commissioned on the matter; his further plans to make such reports public; when such reports will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25317/19]