JOAN BURTON QUESTIONING THE TAOISEACH TODAY ON THE CONVENING OF THE CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLY.
19 October 2016
Please find below the transcript from today’s Taoiseach’s question time when I asked about the convening of the Citizens’ Assembly. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the convening of the Citizens’ Assembly. The Taoiseach: As Deputies will be aware, the inaugural meeting of the assembly took place last Saturday, … Continue reading Joan Burton questioning the Taoiseach today on the convening of the Citizens’ Assembly.
ST MOCHTA’S NATIONAL SCHOOL
19 October 2016
Please find below the reply I received from the Minister for Education regarding the rebuild of St Mochta’s National School: QUESTION NO: 270 DÁIL QUESTION addressed to the Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Richard Bruton) by Deputy Joan Burton for WRITTEN ANSWER on 18/10/2016 To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if … Continue reading ST MOCHTA’S NATIONAL SCHOOL
EDUCATION MATTERS
19 October 2016
In the spirit of the “New Politics” I would like to welcome the progress in Budget 2017 regarding the additional special needs assistants and resource teachers and the progress for pay equality for new entrants into the teaching profession since 2010. However Budget 2017 fails to continue the progress made in the reduction of school … Continue reading EDUCATION MATTERS
ST MOCHTAS N.S. PROGRESS
14 October 2016
I was delighted to hear this morning that St. Mochta’s received final confirmation from the Department of Education and Skills that the school’s Design Team Fees have been approved and, therefore, the school can proceed to the tender process. Once complete, St. Mochta’s will have 4,791 sq metres of new accommodation and a 32 classroom … Continue reading ST MOCHTAS N.S. PROGRESS
SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAMME UPDATE
27 September 2016
Below is the transcript from when I questioned the Taoiseach in the Dail today about the delivery of new school buildings under the Capital Programme: Deputy Joan Burton: What is the position with regard to the capital programme for education, specifically schools? I understand between 15 and 17 capital projects due for commencement in primary and secondary schools … Continue reading SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAMME UPDATE
DELAYS IN CAPITAL PROGRAMME (SCHOOL BUILDINGS)
27 September 2016
Below is the transcript (September 21st) of an exchange between the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and myself at the Budget Scrutiny Committee concerning the slowdown in the Capital Programme and its impact on the delivery of new school buildings scheduled for 2016: “I am upset to see school programmes in areas set … Continue reading DELAYS IN CAPITAL PROGRAMME (SCHOOL BUILDINGS)
12.5% IS MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EFFECTIVE RATE OF CORPORATION TAX
2 September 2016
Notwithstanding the past three days of panicky kerfuffle in Government circles, it was always inevitable that the Apple state aid decision would be appealed, if only by Apple. And it would have been a daft state of affairs if Ireland was not party to that appeal, particularly when it is likely many other EU states … Continue reading 12.5% IS MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EFFECTIVE RATE OF CORPORATION TAX
UNACCEPTABLE DELAY TO ST MOCHTAS REBUILD
2 September 2016
The Board of St Mochta’s National School contacted me at the end of August to express their shock and disappointment after the Department of Education wrote to them to advise that the rebuild of their school is being postponed till next year at earliest As a public representative that fought hard to ensure that the … Continue reading UNACCEPTABLE DELAY TO ST MOCHTAS REBUILD
POSITIVE JOBS NEWS, HIGHLIGHTS EFFECTIVENESS OF LABOUR POLICIES IN GOVERNMENT
25 August 2016
Today’s announcement by the CSO that there are now over 2,000,000 people at work in Ireland, is as clear an indication as we have seen to date, that the policies pursued by the last government have successfully delivered a real economic recovery for the people of Ireland. We also see a return to net inward … Continue reading Positive jobs news, highlights effectiveness of Labour policies in government
PLANNING: BRADY’S PUB REDEVELOPMENT
25 August 2016
Fingal County Council has sought additional information (revised plans) on the planning application for apartment blocks on the site of Brady’s Pub. Below are details of the additional Information sought by the Fingal Planners Please submit revised plans with the following demonstrated: • The full requirement of visitor parking achieved on site. • A swept … Continue reading PLANNING: BRADY’S PUB REDEVELOPMENT