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Banking System: Motion (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In his opening statement, the Minister stated: The country has come a long way since we introduced the State bank guarantee 18 months ago...Back then, our banks were on the brink of financial collapse and our economy had gone into reverse. Revenue had fallen steeply and unemployment had risen sharply. For the first time in a quarter of a century, we were experiencing negative growth. I...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Assistance: Humanitarian Assistance (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the international community was able to offer assistance in the aftermath of the earthquake in Chile. [13526/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13528/10]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he directly or through the EU or the UN has been in a position to positively influence or develop the peace process in the Middle East with particular emphasis on the need for a permanent structure to which all sides can have recourse; if he will indicate his own conclusions arising from any of the discussions he has...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he and his EU and UN colleagues have observed ongoing developments in Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East; if any particular strategy, policy of initiative is likely to follow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13520/10]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives that are open to the international community to advance the peace process in the Middle East in the wake of recent extension of Israeli settlements and the ongoing need for the reconstruction of buildings in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13529/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU, the UN or the wider international community has influenced matters in Iran, with particular reference to that country's nuclear development programme, the stability of the region and the alleged human right abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that have been taken at EU or UN level to address human rights abuses in Iran, with particular reference to the aftermath of civil protest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13521/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which the international community has remonstrated with the Iranian authorities in relation to the ongoing persecution of academics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13533/10]

Written Answers — Haiti Earthquake: Haiti Earthquake (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which international aid to Haiti has been successfully and strategically delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13523/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU or UN have monitored events and implications at the recently convened meeting in Slovenia to advance EU accession which was not attended by Serbian representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13519/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current state of the peace process in the Western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13525/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the full extent of ongoing peace and reconciliation measures in Bosnia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13531/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which EU and UN military presence is to be maintained in the Western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13522/10]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in the matter of EU enlargement; the progress made in regard to each of the candidate countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13524/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation in the various African countries which have been the subject of human rights concerns, war, famine, genocide; the nature or extent of ongoing or intended preventative measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13527/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in the matter of resolution of the Cyprus issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13530/10]

Written Answers — Lisbon Treaty: Lisbon Treaty (30 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the full extent of complementary measures put in place in each EU member state including Ireland in the wake of the Lisbon Treaty agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13532/10]

Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is treating the Irish people with contempt as well.