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Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for that comprehensive reply. What proportion of the total number of people who are aggrieved by the measure is represented by the 500 applications for compensation or relocation? Along with the prospect of offering alternative turf cutting to those whose traditional turf cutting is to be interrupted, has consideration been given to offering alternative conservation...

Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: What proportion of the total number displaced have been offered compensation or have grievances arising therefrom? To what extent has an examination been carried out of whether those who have been displaced regard the level of compensation or the principle of the matter as the most important factor? While it is important that we all concur with the notion of conservation, we must also have...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he continues to liaise with the various interest groups throughout the country who are involved in the arts and various cultural activities such as Irish music or drama, live, recorded or broadcast; the extent to which he can provide for the promotion of such activities directly or indirectly; and if he...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (24 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance if and when a P21 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36865/11]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: As somebody who raised this subject from the opposite side of the House in 2008, I fully support Deputy Martin's suggestion. Mortgage holders throughout the country have been struggling for the past four years and are now in a very vulnerable situation. I applaud the Government's efforts thus far in this area. It is hugely important that we proceed with the necessary realignments as soon...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is a pity that Members opposite, when in government, did not practise what they now preach.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Somebody does not understand.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Do they?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: If they are getting the information provided by the Deputy, they will not understand. That is the point. My apologies, a Chathaoirligh.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is wrong.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The information she is providing is wrong.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The information given by Deputy Boyd Barrett is wrong as well.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this legislation. Like everybody else, this Bill is brought before the House out of necessity. It is one of those things that has happened. This country's economy has taken a fearful nose-dive and it is normal to expect everybody to make some kind of contribution in the emergency position in which we find ourselves. The Financial Emergency...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I can remember what Deputy McGrath was campaigning for before the last general election. He campaigned for the spending of more money in an economy that did not have enough. He decided to change course because he felt that the resources were there. Unfortunately, he was misleading the public, and I would ask him not to continue to mislead the public in the future. I ask Members of the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Standards: Broadcasting Standards (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department's remit; his views...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the requirement in terms of investment in communications technology such as broadband and mobile phone telephony is sufficient to meet current and future requirements; if a particular strategy is required on a national or regional basis in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Taoiseach if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or likely cost to the Exchequer arising...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date in respect of an application for an Irish passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37449/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if arrears of income tax due and referred to the sheriff for collection are based on actual, agreed or assessed figures, or a combination of both; if an extension of time can or will be given to allow the submission of any outstanding documentation in view of the fact that the taxpayer (details supplied) is suffering from a serious illness; and...