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Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach wanted to assist. As he stated,-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In reply to me in the House, the Taoiseach stated this was a serious issue that needed to be addressed. When will it be dealt with? I am inviting the Taoiseach to address the issue.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I will when I hear about that one.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: From where will I get an answer to a parliamentary question?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: When was the last time the Minister for Health and Children answered a parliamentary question?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle is doing neither the issue nor the House justice.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach should deal with the issue now. I am inviting the Taoiseach to deal with it.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: How can the Ceann Comhairle look after his constituents and I look after mine if we cannot get answers to questions to the Minister for Health and Children?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have raised an issue that is on the mind of everyone in the House with the exception of our friend from Cork who-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: If the Ceann Comhairle wishes me to leave the House because the Taoiseach refuses to answer questions-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I used to have great respect for the Taoiseach.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: He and I are from neighbouring constituencies.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: People from his constituency are attending my clinics about health issues. What has gone wrong?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am helping people from the constituency of the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, too.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have asked at least eight times in the past six weeks about oft-promised legislation, namely, the vetting bureau Bill. The Taoiseach indicated its imminence several times. Like everything else in the House, an issue loses importance and urgency when the moment passes. Will the Taoiseach report on when this legislation is likely to be published and whether it will be passed before the end...

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I must say something.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, the Taoiseach's answer is sad news, as the legislation is required urgently. Indeed, he indicated this, but it is now apparently no longer urgent.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I would hate to be called a nuisance,-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----but would the last person leaving please close the door? This Government-----