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Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle advised me on last week's Order of Business to do this.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle encouraged me to raise this issue by way of parliamentary question and I have complied with his wishes.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister said in his reply that in the context of the development of broadcasting policy for the past three years he and his officials had cause-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----on a regular basis to meet with the various interests that comprise the broadcasting sector, including but not limited to commercial broadcasting etc. He then stated that he was not in a position to inform [the Deputy] of the precise number of occasions on which he had met etc.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: On the manner in which we do our business in this House, the Ceann Comhairle and I know that the Minister has an obligation to inform the House of the number and nature of-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----discussions he has had relating to his public business.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Where?

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Before I take up the Ceann Comhairle on that offer, I am as long a Member of this House as is he and I have yet to learn of an appropriate time to deal with such issues unless dealt with on the Order of Business. Once again, I remind the Ceann Comhairle that while the Opposition asks questions in this House it never gets answers.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have stated my query which relates to the quality of replies to parliamentary questions.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Legislation has been promised. The programme for Government-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Since becoming a Member of this House almost 30 years ago-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----I have been hearing about committees dealing with Dáil reform. Why can Ministers not simply answer our questions?

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have already done so-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----about five years ago.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: My question relates to the activities of Ministers and their need to inform the House about what they are doing.

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his position, as conveyed to his EU colleagues, in the context of the common agricultural policy review and world trade talks; his position in such discussions; the countries within the European Union most closely aligned to this position; the countries opposed; the degree to which he will identify with, support and...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he directly or in conjunction with his EU colleagues will ensure rigorous enforcement of food traceability and quality standards throughout the European Union with particular reference to food imports and the need to ensure that traceability, labelling, hygiene, quality and husbandry standards for all...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax refund will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has submitted all relevant and requested information to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4209/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance when capital gains tax refund for the year ending 2008 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4211/10]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (27 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which traceability standards are applied throughout the catering industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4207/10]