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Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Cabinet Committees
Joan Burton
80. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the names of the existing Cabinet committees and the number of times they have met since the formation of Government. [27205/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Joan Burton
81. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the number of civil servants working in his Department on 15 September 2016, both whole and part-time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27206/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Banking Sector
Joan Burton
156. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions his Department has had with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the establishment of a local public banking network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26546/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Banking Sector
Joan Burton
157. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has had discussions with the Irish League of Credit Unions and the Credit Union Development Association regarding the establishment of a local public banking network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26547/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Banking Sector
Joan Burton
158. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has had discussions with the European Investment Bank regarding the establishment of a local public banking network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26548/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Motor Insurance Regulation
Joan Burton
208. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the motor insurance industry; if this will be carried out in conjunction with the Central Bank or the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in view of the dramatic rise in insurance premiums for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27319/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
209. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the current position regarding Ireland's appeal of the European Commission's ruling regarding the taxation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27320/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
210. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Government was caught by surprise by the announcement of the European Commission's adverse ruling on 31 August 2016 given that his Department spent €1 million over three years on legal consultancy and fees in respect of the EU's investigation into the taxation affairs of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27321/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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UK Referendum on EU Membership
Joan Burton
211. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with his European ministerial counterparts regarding Brexit and the impact of this on the economies of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the wider EU economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27322/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
212. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with his European ministerial counterparts regarding the European Commission's adverse ruling against Ireland in respect of the taxation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27323/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
213. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with Commissioner Vestager regarding the European Commission's adverse ruling against Ireland regarding the taxation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27324/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Third Level Fees
Joan Burton
244. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to and if he recognises the significant barrier the €600 fee being charged for a PLC course (details supplied) and that these third level students are unable to apply for a SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26619/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Springboard Programme
Joan Burton
307. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person who has not attained a level 8 degree heretofore would be eligible for the free fees initiative for a level 8 degree programme if they go to university after the completion of a Springboard programme, up to and including Level 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27326/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Joan Burton
308. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school building redevelopments that were previously due to commence in 2016 as part of the capital programme and have now been postponed will necessitate school boards of management having to re-engage their design teams to update previously agreed tender documents to bring them into line with changes to public works contracts that were introduced in 2016, as such a requirement will cause an additional delay in progression of school rebuilding projects to tender stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27327/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Central Statistics Office Reports
Joan Burton
285. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the action he has taken to address the recent Central Statistics Office figures for the economy; his views on whether this is a serious reputational issue for the State; the advice and reports he has commissioned; if he will publish such reports as soon as available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25519/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
286. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions, formal and informal, he and his Department had with national and European institutions regarding the tax affairs of a company (details supplied); if he has spoken with the relevant EU Commissioners; if so, the dates, times and subjects of such meetings; if he will publish reports and so on arising from the matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25522/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
287. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the grounds on which he proposes to appeal against the recent ruling by the European Commission regarding the tax affairs of a company (details supplied); the engagement between him and his Department and the European Commission since the announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25525/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
288. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amounts the state has paid for fees and advice regarding a company's tax case (details supplied) and the European Commission; the further professional fees likely to be incurred in respect of most recent ruling and from whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25528/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
289. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amounts of tax payments to Ireland regarding a company's tax case (details supplied) and the European Commission, including any estimated fees and penalties and interest; when they will fall due; if potential escrow arrangements have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25529/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Joan Burton
389. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to amend the residency rule relating to accessing Student Universal Support Ireland supports to allow for Irish citizens who emigrated in recent years for economic reasons and have returned here to avail of further education opportunities. [24514/16]