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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance the work his Department has carried out with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and the Central Bank regarding the establishment of a funding vehicle for credit unions to invest in social housing provision as committed to by the government under Rebuilding Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a funding...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Agreements (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance the analysis his Department has undertaken in respect of the United States of America Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 regarding the new US legislation's provision relating to base erosion and anti-abuse tax; its impact on Irish foreign direct investment from the United States and impact on the Exchequer's corporation tax receipts; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Construction Industry (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 188. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to tackle overheating in the construction sector, specifically the increase in land prices and the lack of skilled workers in the construction sector; his view of the studies which have been carried out in respect of this, in particular land price increases in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36963/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 189. To ask the Minister for Finance the level of preparedness if there is to be a hard Brexit, in particular the requirement to expand the Customs and Excise of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36966/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 190. To ask the Minister for Finance the further studies and assessments his Department has carried out on the impact of the UK varying its VAT rates post-Brexit, in particular in Northern Ireland; the various policy scenarios it has tested with regard to substantial changes in the UK VAT regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36967/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Payments Plan Implementation (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance the further work which has been carried out in respect of the national payments strategy with the Central Bank and financial services industry, in particular the expansion of such services that can be carried out by credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36971/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has received the budget 2019 submission from an organisation (details supplied) in respect of the financial difficulties in the sector such as the shortfall in many residential developments' sinking funds, the possible impact this may have in future years on the public purse; the relief which can be given to home owners who own apartments...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Private Rented Accommodation (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department studied the recent report by a company (details supplied) in respect of residential rent increases; the work which has been carried out in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 232. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costs to the Office of Public Works of hosting the Papal visit in the Phoenix Park; if his officials have carried out an evaluation of the impact on the flora and fauna in the park, adjacent local residents and users of the park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36968/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 233. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of reinstating the Phoenix Park after the Papal visit; when this will be complete; the fees that were charged to the event organisers; the contractors employed; the estimated attendance at the event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36985/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a selection process has commenced for the appointment of a principal of a school (details supplied); if a principal has been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35434/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a design team has been appointed for the refurbishment and extension of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35435/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a design team will be appointed for the construction of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35483/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Contractors (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of contractors that expressed an interest in tendering for the completion of a campus (details supplied) by the closing date of 23 July 2018; if it is still his plan to invite actual tenders for the contract on 4 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35484/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Contractors (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the preferred contractor for a school (details supplied) has responded to the letter of intent issued on 29 June 2018; if the letter of acceptance has issued; when construction will commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35485/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the pre-qualification report from the design team in relation to a school (details supplied); when the preferred tenderer will be chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35486/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 243. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the pre-qualification report from the design team in relation to a school (details supplied); when a preferred tenderer will be chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35487/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on an application by a school (details supplied) to become co-educational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35488/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the required clarifications have been received from the vendor of the site for schools (details supplied); if satisfactory, if a design team will be appointed for both projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35489/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Circulars (7 Sep 2018)

Joan Burton: 304. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a 2016 circular (details supplied) has been updated; if this document has been withdrawn; if so, the reason therefor; if a subsequent circular has been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36290/18]