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EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to have another opportunity to speak on this subject. Any person observing our position from abroad would come to the conclusion that somewhere along the line we have missed something and we do not seem to have recognised the awkward and difficult situation in which we find ourselves. I reiterate that this is a very difficult situation. I have great respect for the previous...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: People arrived from across the world to find out how we have come to this conclusion. They were here almost every week wondering about the Celtic tiger - the myth of the Celtic tiger as has been clearly illustrated. They do not come anymore because they see that we were deluding ourselves. We were living in a land of myth, leprechauns and fairies. That is all over now and it is time that...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Does Deputy Higgins remember that?

Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to incentivise employment growth now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10043/11]

Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his priorities to rejuvenate the economy over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10044/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had discussions with the relevant authorities on the issue of apprentices whose training has been interrupted by the economic downturn; if it will be possible to facilitate the completion of such apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider priorities of a scheme whereby apprentices who have not completed the practical or work experience part of their courses due to the economic situation can be offered an early opportunity to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his proposals to facilitate job creation and job retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10120/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will set out, arising from his discussions with the various stakeholders, his intentions to address economic obstacles as identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10121/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his proposals to respond to the business sectors which have made submissions to him which may have a beneficial impact on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/11]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the degree to which he can obtain support from the EU to facilitate industry seeking to modernise and become more competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10122/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his priorities for the expansion of job creation in the manufacturing and service areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10123/11]

Written Answers — Technology and Innovation: Technology and Innovation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he intends to encourage or incentivise the use of technology and innovation as a means of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10125/11]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Businesses: Small and Medium Businesses (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he proposes to address the issues raised by small and medium enterprises with a view to maximising their potential in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10126/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); if the matter will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10168/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application made for family reunification in respect of a person (details supplied)in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason mobility allowance was discontinued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10132/11]

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only damp squib.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: There were 15 years of contradiction.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Buachaill dona.