Results 10,561-10,580 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313): Referral to Joint Committee (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2015, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 8 May, 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, in accordance with Standing Order 82A(4)(j), which, not later than 28 May, 2015, shall send a...
- Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency: Referral to Select Committee (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), done at Bonn, Germany on 26 January, 2009, a copy of which was laid before the Dáil on 6 May, 2015, be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 82A(3)(b) and (6)(a), which, not later than...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: The Deputy obviously supports the submission of the Department of Finance-----
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I repeat that if the Low Pay Commission makes a recommendation to increase low pay and the current minimum wage, I will be giving that recommendation my support.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I hope to see it implemented. The Department of Finance's submission is a matter for it-----
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: The Department of Finance is entitled to have a view and express that view; we are not living in a dictatorship. Had the Deputy sought its views during the bank crash, when I believe it got a lot of things wrong-----
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: It is entitled to its views.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I hope Deputy Dooley will support an increase in-----
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I do not have a date for either of those important Bills.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: There is a lot of work ongoing but I do not have an update. That would really be a question for the line Minister.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I anticipate that it will be later this year.
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I agree with the statements made during the British general election that potential changes, if implemented by the new British Government, could have significant implications for the Belfast Agreement and other agreements negotiated between the British and Irish Governments. The peace process and how it has developed are important both for the United Kingdom, the Republic and, most of all,...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: We have just strengthened, expanded and restored very significantly the remit of the Freedom of Information Act. I am not aware of the details of what the Deputy is complaining about. I will certainly refer her remarks to the Minister for Finance for comment and a reply. It is important to have a more open information society in which as much information as possible would be published...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: Let me first refer to the difficulties with the electoral register. If people are denied their vote, it is a very serious issue. The matter has been referred to the environment committee for it to examine it and report as soon as possible. The Cabinet published a consultation document on the electoral commission proposal. Obviously, that will form part of the preparation of the legislation.
- Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: So far this year through the Department of Social Protection there have been 4,500 negotiated rent agreements in respect of which we are paying a rent supplement to new families and individuals. The rent supplement provision is a very important service for families.
- Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: The Deputy and her colleague beside her were members of Dublin City Council. Dublin City Council has had the practice of closing large volumes of accommodation units when they become vacant. Local authorities have been heavily resourced by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, by the then Minister of State with responsibility, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, and more...
- Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: The Deputy spoke specifically about women rehabilitating out of drug addiction or some other form of addiction and I ask her to give me the specific details. The community welfare service works specifically with the homeless services in the HSE and the different local authorities, particularly Dublin City Council. If the Deputy can give me details of some of those I will ask the community...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: It is proposed to take No.a10, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2015; No. b10, motion re referral to select sub-committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); and No. 35, statements on the...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I am a bit shocked that Deputy Dooley seems to be so resoundingly in favour of the caution expressed by the Department of Finance about improving the minimum wage. I know Fianna Fáil reduced the minimum wage previously but I thought it might have changed its policy to recognise that as the economy progressed, low-paid workers should be in a position to benefit. That is why I have...
- Order of Business (14 May 2015)
Joan Burton: I am surprised at the Deputy's tone-----