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Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Child Welfare and Protection Services: Statements (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I thank my colleague, Deputy Shatter, and others for making this debate possible. Like the Acting Chairman, I spent a considerable period of time as a member of a health board. Like every other Member of this House, including Deputy Reilly and others, I gleaned some degree of experience over that time. A number of speakers referred to issues which resonate readily with regard to the...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the issues most likely to impact on the agriculture and food sector in the context of the current review of the Common Agricultural Policy; the degree to which he intends to ensure that this sector, which is vital to the Irish economy, is adequately provided for and developed in the future; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the future development and expansion of the beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry, dairy and cereal sectors; the extent to which market forces have affected each sector negatively or positively on an annual basis over the past five years to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17003/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the flood alleviation and flood prevention programme in respect of various river catchment areas; the extent to which plans have been submitted to the EU institutions with a view to obtaining funds available for this purpose; the extent to which it is expected to proceed with any such plans in the short to medium term; if it...

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he alone or in conjunction with his EU colleagues has provided or intends to provide adequate protection against money laundering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17551/10]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the issue of competitiveness in the economy has been addressed to date, with particular reference to the need to be in a position to compete with other EU member states and particularly our nearest neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17552/10]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the projections as set out in budget 2010 remain on target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17553/10]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the banks to be in a position to provide the necessary working capital to the business community in agriculture, industry and the commercial or services sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17554/10]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects traditional banking, borrowing and lending practices to be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17555/10]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in the matter of new provisions to assist persons who through no fault of their own have fallen into arrears and who may find themselves in danger of repossession; if he intends to introduce measures as promised during the passage of the National Asset Management Agency legislation in this regard; and if he will...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent of debt so far acquired under the National Asset Management Agency; the current, expected or realisable values of the property; the degree to which expected State liability has altered since the passage of NAMA legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17557/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the original anticipated or expected discount in respect of the relevant properties as expressed during the passage of the National Asset Management Agency legislation; the eventual discount in respect of such properties subsequently; the likely impact of the increased discount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17558/10]

Written Answers — National Debt: National Debt (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent of the national debt in each of the past five years to date in 2010; the cost and means of servicing the debt; the projected costs over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17559/10]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the implications arising from the recent decision by EUROSTAT in respect of off-balance sheet accounting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17560/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements that will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to have a hip operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17561/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if consideration will be given to the issue of a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17562/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take other than the issue of a medical card to alleviate hardship arising from hospital charges in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17563/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card issued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare applies to him or her only or if their spouse and children are included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17564/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the follow up of support or assistance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17566/10]