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- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: An issue that has huge significance for this State is a Bill that has been promised for a long time, approximately 5 years, to provide for the regulation and assessment of legal costs.
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: If that could be introduced-----
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: That is the problem. Unfortunately, it has been left too many moments and it goes on and on. In view of the high expenditure accruing from the various tribunals-----
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: -----may I ask again that perhaps the Taoiseach might keep this in mind with a view bringing it to the House.
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach.
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Concussion and even conclusions.
- Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I hope the Taoiseach is not planning to hang on for another four years.
- Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this legislation. I welcome its coming to the House, albeit after a very protracted gestation period. No subject will generate more discussion at the present time than this one. The Building Control Act, which passed some years ago, was supposed to control, regulate and ensure development took place in an orderly fashion and that consumers and...
- Adjournment Debate Matters (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: This Bill is welcome if it achieves what it proposes to do. It will provide additional protection to people who purchase houses and property or who enter into contracts. It also provides for regulations on the registration of letting agents. The explanatory memorandum states: ''Property service'' is defined as provision in the State of any of the following services: auction of property...
- Adjournment Debate Matters (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. In recent times, a new type of drainage system has been provided in many developments throughout the country. I refer to the attenuation system, which involves a soak pit that is stuck in the middle of an estate. That is all it is. It is a different name for it. The system operates like a wick by drawing and holding water before allowing it to percolate into...
- Voluntary Housing Associations (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Minister of State for affording me the opportunity to raise this Adjournment matter once again in the House. I sympathise with the Minister of State opposite with whom I had this discussion last July. This matter relates to a voluntary housing scheme that was funded in its entirety by the Irish taxpayer through the capital...
- Written Answers — Economic Forecasts: Economic Forecasts (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is possible to achieve economic growth over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42037/10]
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the competitiveness of the economy; the way this now compares with other EU member states those within the eurozone and without; the number of corrective measures if any proposed or intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41654/10]
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which this economy is competitive in comparison to the most competitive within the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42036/10]
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of legislative measures already taken to safeguard the economy, the taxpayer and the country's international creditability in the wake of the banking and economic downturn; the number of further legislative proposals currently contemplated in this regard; when such proposals are likely to be passed into law having particular regard to...
- Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that he has been given all the information regarding the full extent of indebtedness in the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42034/10]
- Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the full extent of indebtedness in the banking system was not made known to him or his Department in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42035/10]
- Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that all the undesirable banking practices that lead to the economic downturn have been corrected and provision made to ensure no recurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42038/10]
- Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he has taken to ensure that banks lend to productive sectors in an effort to assist the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42039/10]
- Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (10 Nov 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the banking sector to return to traditional banking and lending practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42040/10]