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Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, through the influence of the EU and UN, he can continue to positively affect issues in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2608/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which human rights and other issues in Iran continue to be the focus at EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2609/12]

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which trade has increased between Ireland and the EU and the worldwide community in each of the past three years to date in 2012; the degree to which future potential in this regard has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2606/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2174/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree, if any, to which he can facilitate the issue of visas to non-EU nationals who require ongoing work permits and who have established part-time or full-time work in many small businesses here and whose continued availability is often fundamental to the continuation of the operation of the businesses; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of eligibility for subsidiary protection in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2175/12]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision to deport a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2458/12]

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There were a couple of attempts at referendums by the previous Government.

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Twice for Nice and twice for Lisbon.

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has been passive for a long time too.

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It is a draft.

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Adams has had a late conversion.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this particularly important Bill. I note the points raised by other Members, all of which have been valid. It behoves us, however, to recognise we live in very difficult times and it will not be easier for the foreseeable future. We have to do our best to ensure the interests of both employee and employer are recognised and dealt with in a fair...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: We all know persons who have been in this position. It is not possible - the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Government are correct - to retrospectively address these issues but in the first place, I cannot understand how anybody ever allowed a position to develop whereby legally binding agreements were entered into which were unsustainable. They could not be discharged and they...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which a greater extent of electricity can be generated from non-fossil means with particular reference to wind and other forms of electricity generation; the full extent of contribution of the national grid from non-fossil fuels at present; the potential over the next five years; and if he will...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that product from the Corrib gas fields will be available to the consumer; the degree to which planning and licensing requirements have now been complied with; the issues if any, outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2567/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in the determination of an appeal in respect of 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. [2797/12]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the standard quality and availability of high-speed broadband throughout this country compares to that available in other EU and non-EU jurisdictions; the degree to which this is fundamental to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/12]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had any discussions with An Post with a view to ensuring the continuation of the full or enhanced scale of services throughout the country at local and regional level, the utilising of the existing network of post offices and sub-post offices, the continuation of next day delivery...

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which gas and electricity prices here, both to the domestic and commercial market, are competitive with those throughout Europe; the extent to which it might be expected that the prices here can be brought into line with or become the lowest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the...