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European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to Deputy McGrath.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: This will not be the longest speech I have ever made. I congratulate the Minister and the Government on their efforts. I do not wish to apportion political blame but they have found themselves in a very difficult position and have stuck to their task valiantly. They have nudged away successfully to the point where gains have been made and every little gain is welcome. Much more needs to...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the growing and on-going public concern arising from increasing levels of anti-social behaviour in many areas throughout the country culminating in some instances of families being forced to leave their homes; if action can be taken to curtail this menace which is of increasing concern to older...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the full requirements of backup facilities are available to the Garda to combat the drug problem; if the Minister is satisfied that such requirements are adequately met; if he proposes any enhancement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24750/11]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent that will be expected that prosecutions can or will take against banking executives who have refused to cooperate with the Director of Corporate Enforcement in relation to their failure to apply good governance, due diligence and generally proper banking practice which has resulted in massive damage to the economy; and if...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action taken or likely to be taken against former banking executives who have failed to cooperate with the Director of Corporate Enforcement and who may have placed themselves outside this jurisdiction; if extradition will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25021/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons for reduction on the household benefits package that took effect from 1 September 2011; her future plans regarding this package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24498/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was advised by their local community welfare officer to sign on for job seekers allowance as a dependant of their partner who has been offered employment under the job bridge national internship scheme and satisfies the prerequisites but who...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24617/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24618/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent allowance was discontinued in the case of a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24619/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent support will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24620/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment will issue in respect of a rent support application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24906/11]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which he intends to put in place measures to prevent trafficking in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19788/11]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent the Criminal Assets Bureau have adequate resources to tackle organised crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25019/11]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if adequate resources will remain available to the Garda to combat ongoing crime at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25022/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if rural Garda stations will not close for whatever reason having particular regard to the need for better policing in rural areas where criminal gangs regularly seek refuge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25023/11]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which adequate resources remain available to the Garda to combat the increased level of drugs associated with criminal gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25024/11]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (20 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to combat the activities of drug dealing criminal gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25025/11]