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Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is right about that also.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Greens go on forever.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am reassured.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Does it merit tax exemption?

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: There is no point going on so.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: As I recall it, Fianna Fáil was not too happy about him being in RTE.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has said enough.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to share time with Deputies James Bannon and Ulick Burke.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It is with a certain sadness that we consider the Finance Bill this year, for a number of reasons. I take this opportunity to wish the Minister for Finance a full return to health, which is something all of us in this House and anywhere else should recognise. The other issue that evokes a certain amount of sadness is the impact of the Finance Bill on the people we all represent. It is sad,...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That is great. One can do an awful lot of damage in a couple of minutes. The windfall tax was mentioned. What does the word "windfall" denote? It is like manna falling from heaven in respect of which there is no penalty; it is all gain and no pain. It will be great fun to witness the impact of this at local level. The theory is that this will restrict development at local level. We have...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: This Bill does nothing to address the hardship being experienced by people in terms of mounting bills and so on. On top of this, interest penalties, of up to 9% in some cases, are resulting in their bills growing on a daily basis. The Government stated it would introduce legislation to deal with this issue. We are still waiting for it. We are as near to getting it now as we ever were. As...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport the objectives set out in Transport 21 in respect of road, rail, air and sea transport; the way this is likely to be reflected at local or regional level; the degree to which the revised programme for Government affects these objectives; if the total projected expenditure is likely to increase or otherwise in line with economic requirements;...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has studied the impact of the 30 km/h speed limit in particular areas of Dublin city; if traffic movements, health and safety or other issues have been observed; if carbon emissions have been reduced; if he will advise its extension to other parts of Dublin city or county or to other parts of the country; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received documentation appertaining to the extension, improvement, refurbishment works at a health centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; the full extent of the works required; when her attention was drawn to this requirement; when it is expected to respond to such requests in view of the unsatisfactory situation...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent it is intended to upgrade, improve, replace or extend the facilities in the various health centres throughout County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7275/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a health centre office will be provided for the people of Naas, County Kildare to meet the community welfare officer in view of the increased demands for same in this town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7276/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when it is intended to provide the full complement of speech and language therapists throughout County Kildare; if the full requirement has been identified; when such requirements will be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7260/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will put in place an enhanced quality and scale of support services for children with autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADD and ADHD or similar problems with a view to offering their parents the quality and scale of support equal to and available in the best practice locations throughout the European Union; if she has identified...

Written Answers — Respiratory Diseases: Respiratory Diseases (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons suffering from respiratory conditions here; the research undertaken to identify the cause or causes of the exceptionally high level here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7262/10]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of respite care for parents and carers of children and adults with special needs in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7263/10]