Results 19,621-19,640 of 21,260 for speaker:Mary Lou McDonald
- Ministerial Remuneration (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Does it exist?
- Ministerial Remuneration (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: So it does not exist.
- Ministerial Remuneration (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: My question on that final point related to the measurement of the travel in question, which was the source of the controversy. The Minister might come back to that. It is curious that the Minister has said he had not heard of this laundry allowance. His colleagues were similarly unenlightened. It does exist. I strongly suggest that it should be abolished forthwith.
- Ministerial Remuneration (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: I do not think a long review is needed.
- Ministerial Remuneration (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: It has been cited in response to parliamentary questions. Perhaps the Minister might consider that point. The Minister dodged the question on the dual abode allowance by referring to overnight rates. This allowance allows for a Revenue write-off in respect of a percentage of the interest paid on the purchase of a second property or vouched elements in respect of the maintenance and so on,...
- Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: In the case of both the ESB and Bord Gáis Ãireann, the workforce holds shares so, with that in mind, I was curious to hear the Minister had not spoken to the trade unions. He might do that with some urgency because the employees will have a view on all of this. The Minister repeatedly made a claim today that the sell-off of these assets is somehow a pathway to enhanced competitiveness and...
- Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: I take that as it is intended.
- Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: I did not say that.
- Public Sector Pay (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: I am not sure if the answer to the question is "Yes" or "No". My question was to review very high pay in the public sector. I had in mind the 7,000 people who earn in excess of â¬100,000. In the same context, it is useful to note that 10% of families in receipt of family income supplement, the lowest paid workers in the State, are public sector workers. The Minister has identified a...
- Public Sector Pay (28 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Do I take it the answer is "No"?
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is one of the schools identified for needing major extensions or new buildings between now and 2017. [10040/12]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if building work will commence on a school (details supplied) build project this year. [10041/12]
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners confirmed in 2003 that Campus Stadium Ireland Development's VAT charge of â¬10,254,600 was correct. [10506/12]
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that he was aware of the legal position on the economic value test (section 99 of the 2002 Finance Act) between 2002 and 2010 and specifically when his Department discussed the issue of VAT on the lease of the National Aquatic Centre with Campus Stadium Ireland Development; and if he is satisfied that Campus Stadium Ireland...
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if he advised Campus Stadium Ireland Development that the VAT amount of â¬10,254,600 had to be included in the Campus Stadium Ireland Development proceedings against Dublin Waterworld as claimed by the Department Secretary General in evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on 8 November 2011. [10510/12]
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if the Revenue Commissioner advised him that the VAT amount of â¬10,254,600 would have to be included in the legal proceedings between Campus Stadium Ireland Development and Dublin Waterworld. [10511/12]
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if he gave incorrect advice to Campus Stadium Ireland Development in relation to the issue of VAT on the lease of the National Aquatic Centre. [10512/12]
- Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the Valuation Office received the complete and correct lease of the National Aquatic Centre when it provided its valuation for VAT purposes in 2002. [10513/12]
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the value of the land assets taken from financial institutions by the National Assets Management Agency is at least equal to the price paid by NAMA for these assets. [10500/12]
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2012)
Mary Lou McDonald: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the normal Government procurement rules have been followed by the National Assets Management Agency in its procurement of professional services and advice. [10501/12]