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Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Joan Burton
103. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will acknowledge the lack of apprenticeships suitable for a number of employment vacancies such as chefs and in the hospitality sector generally to upskill young unemployed workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29016/16]
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Joan Burton
104. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the uptake in the number of apprenticeships by females; if his Department has proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29017/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Joan Burton
21. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projects which have been delayed with regard to the planned capital programme for 2016; the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28638/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Joan Burton
42. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the study carried out for a pilot local public bank to be established along the lines of the Sparkassen in Germany; his proposals to enable the establishment of such a local public bank, in line with the commitment in the programme for Government to investigate the German Sparkassen model for the development of local public banks that operate within well defined regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27544/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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State Aid Investigations
Joan Burton
51. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he had with the European Commission and Heads of Government with reference to the ruling concerning a company (details supplied). [27228/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Garda Station Closures
Joan Burton
52. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Garda intelligence headquarters, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, was recently sold to a REIT that wishes to redevelop the complex; if suitable accommodation has been secured for the staff; the length of time it will take to relocate these offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27851/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Garda Station Closures
Joan Burton
55. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff accommodated in the Garda intelligence headquarters, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2; her plans to accommodate its offices in future in view of the recent sale of the building to an REIT that wishes to redevelop the Garda intelligence headquarters; if new suitable accommodation has been secured for the staff; the length of time it will take to relocate these offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27850/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Area Based Childhood Programme
Joan Burton
281. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total funding for the area-based childhood programme for children since 2006 and each subsequent year to date in 2016; her plans or proposals for expanding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27847/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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EU Summits
Joan Burton
5. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the outcomes he achieved at the recent meeting of the EU Heads of Government in Bratislava. [27227/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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UK Referendum on EU Membership
Joan Burton
8. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the progress that has been made in considering the implications of Brexit for Ireland, North and South. [27229/16]
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]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Joan Burton
393. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has examined reviewing the residency rule regarding accessing SUSI supports for Irish citizens who emigrated in recent years for economic reasons due to the recession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24544/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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School Accommodation
Joan Burton
394. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the preliminary census results for Fingal county showing above trend population growth, he plans to review the current and future educational provision in Fingal county, in particular in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24547/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Joan Burton
437. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department will commence the urgently required work on the rebuilding of a school (details supplied), which is now more urgent in the context of the recent census data showing the continuing huge population growth in Dublin 15 and Dublin west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25475/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Joan Burton
438. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department will commence the rebuilding of schools (details supplied) in view of the census figures on population growth in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25476/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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School Accommodation Provision
Joan Burton
526. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of new premises for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26280/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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School Accommodation Provision
Joan Burton
527. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the purchase of Roslyn Park from the Rehab Group; if it is their intention to use it as a secondary and primary school or a stand alone primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26281/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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School Accommodation Provision
Joan Burton
528. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of locations currently under investigation by his Department for the location of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26282/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Care of the Elderly
Joan Burton
1255. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in progressing the previous Government's plans for a 100-bed unit at Connolly hospital for older and infirm patients; if he is aware of the recent census data confirming the significant population growth of such patients and the dearth of nursing home beds on the northside of Dublin and of home care packages; the capital allocation for the project; the estimated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25477/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
Joan Burton
246. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the reason a person (details supplied) has been taken off the invalidity pension scheme, is receiving a reduced payment and has lost the household benefit package. [23168/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Charities Regulation
Joan Burton
221. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the regulation of the taxation affairs of charities is carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22746/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Corporate Tax Compliance
Joan Burton
222. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the use of charitable tax status for the purpose of corporate tax avoidance; the way this can happen; the number of such schemes which exist; the cost to the Exchequer of such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Joan Burton
223. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of real estate investment trusts which exist since their introduction; the cost to the Exchequer in tax foregone or other tax advantages conferred on such trusts or schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22748/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Joan Burton
234. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is aware of full-time students who applied via the Central Applications Office for a State approved Quality and Qualifications Ireland degree in third level institutions such as Dublin Business School and Griffith College, Dublin, and cannot apply for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; his plans to extend the availability of the grant to students at these third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21935/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Funding
Joan Burton
296. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will release the detailed studies of the operation of student loan schemes to fund third level education in other countries referenced in the Cassells report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22422/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Joan Burton
303. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to place a school (details supplied) in Roslyn Park national learning network, Beech Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, which his Department is in negotiations to purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Joan Burton
304. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to build a new school on the Poolbeg Peninsula, Ringsend, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Joan Burton
305. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of sites currently being considered for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Housing Assistance Payment Data
Joan Burton
92. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons receiving the housing assistance payment, HAP, in each local authority; the average amount being paid to HAP recipients in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21749/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Housing Assistance Payment Data
Joan Burton
93. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons housed via the housing assistance payment from the homeless list in the Dublin region and each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21750/16]
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Joan Burton
91. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new recruits to the justice sector in each of the years 2011 to 2013; and the number of whole-time equivalent recruits. [21978/16]