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Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It must be the only thing that did not cross the Taoiseach's mind.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In the spirit of consensus that now exists I would like to help out the Government. As has already been mentioned, the Ceann Comhairle allowed the mention of the Lord Mayor Bill. The Green Party has been particularly evident in the past week or so on radio and television but unfortunately it is absent now. Could I help it and perhaps the Taoiseach by suggesting that-----

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In the context thereof, the Chair will see that he is being helped. Perhaps the Taoiseach might consider introducing the legal costs Bill at an earlier stage than was anticipated, given that some €500 million in legal costs arising from the tribunal is coming down the tracks and that there are other costs, such as the Lord Mayor proposals that will cost the Exchequer a lot of money-----

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am not ranging all over the place; it is about consensus. The Taoiseach mentioned consensus earlier and I want to offer assistance to the Government in a simple and practical way that will be of benefit to the Taoiseach, the Government, the Green Party and even the House. Could the Taoiseach collaborate on that?

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be dealt with at all?

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: There is reassurance in that.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he directly, through the UN or EU had attempted to positively influence the situation in Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36417/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to indicate, while accepting the urgent need for the EU to encourage Serbia's accession to the European Union, recognition is given to the equally important requirement to bring those wanted for war crimes such as the Bosnian Serb Army commander (details supplied) indicted for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity and Croatian...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the ongoing situation regarding human rights abuses in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36424/10]

Written Answers — EU Meetings: EU Meetings (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has had dialogue with his EU and UN colleagues regarding the follow up operations at the various natural disaster locations throughout the world in recent years with particular reference to Pakistan, Haiti and Chile and or other locations; the extent to which comparisons have been made to determine the most...

Written Answers — EU Meetings: EU Meetings (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he in conjunction with his EU and UN colleagues have monitored the worldwide community response to the various natural disasters; if any lessons have been learned with particular reference to early and coordinated response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36412/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a permanent bed at a hospital can be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36153/10]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure the provision of the adequate and necessary range of facilities and support services to meet the requirements of children with special needs; if she will particularly seek to protect such children's support services at all costs notwithstanding the current economic difficulties; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36408/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when back to school clothing and footware allowance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36409/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36404/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for leave to remain and subsidiary protection in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36407/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the various conflict or famine locations throughout the African continent; the degree to which the international community continues to intervene in a positive and supportive manner; the extent to which the various UN or EU supportive missions have been effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36413/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have applied themselves to the situation in the western Balkans with a view to ensuring that the various entities involved are encouraged to respect each other's position in the context of continued peace and tolerance; the extent to which the EU continues to engage and positively influence the...