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Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: It is gross income that is-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: It is very severe. That is our point.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: I would not dream of lecturing the Taoiseach. I would not be able to.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: By 6% or 7%.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: A TASC report was issued today, which in a sense is referring to developments in the economy like digitalisation. This is increasingly producing people who are earning significant amounts of money, as well as significant numbers of workers who are on low pay. Some of them are on very low pay and they have few guarantees in their work or work status. Does the Taoiseach believe we should...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with the major political parties in Northern Ireland. [6705/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: Does the Taoiseach see any prospect that powersharing will be re-established in Northern Ireland in the foreseeable future, or did he get the impression that both Sinn Féin and the DUP are committed to not being involved in the Executive and not allowing the Assembly to recommence its work? Was a border poll discussed with any of the parties during the Taoiseach's meetings? Did the DUP...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent conversation with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May. [6706/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: We are now at ten minutes to midnight. If St. Patrick's week is removed from the 38 days, there are fewer than 30 working days until the UK's withdrawal, assuming that everybody will be working weekends in the lead up to it. The Irish Timestoday said that the British focus is now on legal language which would put a limit on the backstop in respect of content, duration, or both. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lack of progress on the planning application to Dublin City Council for a permanent school (details supplied) at a location; the steps he is taking to address these needs; the timeline for the delivery of further prefabs and the permanent school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: Tell that to the people who are closing down.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Costs (14 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: Is the Minister aware of the extreme distress and financial uncertainty being caused to a wide variety of businesses and ventures, particularly those involving adults or children engaging any kind of physical activity, to the point where such businesses and ventures are being destroyed? I am inundated with messages from people saying that this coming year may potentially be their last year...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Digital Services Tax (14 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the EU member states and the European Commission in respect of proposals on the development of a digital tax; if he has been consulted by EU member states on digital tax proposals; his assessment of the impact of such a tax on Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7362/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (14 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 25. To ask the Minister for Finance the most recent figures available for tax payments that are six months and one year in arrears; the highest amount in arrears for each tax heading; the amount of taxes outstanding as of 31 January 2019; and the amount he deems to be unrecoverable. [7364/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (14 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 29. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has undertaken an economic evaluation of wage levels here and the affordability of rent and house purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7363/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (13 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: Pelletstown Educate Together national school is a rapidly growing school in an area where hundreds of houses are being built, sold and occupied on a monthly basis. There is demand for an additional 60 children, approximately, for September 2019 and, thus, urgent requirement for two additional prefabricated classrooms and additional space for other school activities on the temporary site...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (13 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, which I acknowledge is very positive. The Minister of State has promised the parents, pupils and staff of Pelletstown Education Together that they will have their prefabs in September 2019. I welcome that promise. We will hold the Minister of State to it. This school has been split and we want a commitment that it will not be split again. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: Whether hauliers or private motorists, people are looking for clarity in regard to these issues. Clearly, if an agreement is reached, these issues are not as difficult.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent contacts with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. [4209/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Joan Burton: 21. To ask the Taoiseach the visits he has planned abroad. [6708/19]