Results 7,961-7,980 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: There is no proposed legislation on any of the different matters the Deputy raised.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I will address the Deputy's final point first. I am happy to say that at midnight on Sunday, one of the most significant recommendations made by the Constitutional Convention, which was on the introduction of marriage equality, will come into full legal force in a significantly reduced timeframe. This is due to the general co-operation and support of citizens - the most important element -...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: On the bankruptcy Bill, we want to see that legislated for before the end of the year in the context of the very important reform proposals put forward by my colleague, Deputy Willie Penrose. The Taoiseach affirmed that yesterday.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: It is obvious that even in the most loving families and political groups, tensions break out from time to time.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I extend congratulations to Longford on achieving the investment to which Center Parcs has committed. For the information of Deputy Bannon and others, I understand the project will have some of the best swimming facilities in Europe.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: Good for Longford. I also understand that some recruitment has commenced. The apprenticeship Bill will be early next year.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I do not have a date for that Bill as yet.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: The Bill should be published next year.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I understand the legislation on mediation, the National Archives and civil liability is expected next year.
- Finance Bill 2015: Financial Resolutions (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I move the following Resolutions:THAT section 520(1) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997) and Schedule 13 to the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997) which provides for payments in respect of professional services by certain persons, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution. THAT, as respects the tax treatment...
- Finance Bill 2015: Allocation of Time: Motion (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders:(1) The proceedings in the Select Sub-Committee on Finance on the Finance Bill 2015 shall be brought to a conclusion in accordance with the following timetable: Date: Proceedings: To conclude not later than: Tuesday, 17th November Part 1 (sections 1 to 13) 9 p.m. Wednesday, 18th November Part 1 (sections 14 to 19) 1 p.m. Part 1...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: On the first question on the health information and patient safety Bill, the Deputy may recall that since this Dáil commenced there has been a series of very traumatic disclosures relating to issues around patient health and safety, particularly in maternity care. All of us here recall what happened to families who lost babies in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and in other...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: Just hold on. I know this is being done for video purposes on the Deputy's part. She should just hold on and get off the stage. We are talking in the Parliament. All I am saying is that it would be very foolish of any Government or any Member of this House not to take on board the learning of the trauma that those families suffered when they lost their precious babies. If that is one of...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: The Deputy asked about court appointments and retirements. I do not have any information on that.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: The family courts Bill is scheduled for next year and the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill is awaiting Second Stage.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: In addition, community employment is one of the avenues that can be used to give opportunities to younger people. We have opened up to Tús to self-referral. Some 20% of Tús placements can now be made by people applying and putting themselves forward. Like the community employment scheme, Tús has proven to be very popular throughout the country. As we have been saying about...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: It is proposed to take No. 17b, Finance Bill 2015 – Financial Resolutions; No. 17c, Finance Bill 2015 – allocation of time motion for select sub-committee; No. 46, Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages (resumed); No. 47, Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 - Second Stage (resumed); and No....
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: Deputy Kelleher asked about the Private Residential Tenancies Board. I understand that there are a number of amendments to come forward.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: The Deputy also asked about the need for planning legislation in respect of modular housing. A number of applications have been received from a number of local authorities.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Joan Burton: I am not aware of any fresh legislative requirement in that regard. I hope I have understood Deputy Kelleher's question properly.