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Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, given the difficulties that have arisen in land and property conveyancing------

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Given the difficulties that have arisen in land and property conveyancing over recent years, especially during the boom period, and the confusion that is now caused for individuals throughout the country, is it intended to expedite the introduction to the House of the land and conveyancing law reform (amendment) Bill? Similarly, with regard to the confusion that seems to prevail on the other...

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am just trying to eliminate some of the confusion.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There is. Deputies Mattie McGrath and Finian McGrath get confused sometimes-----

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: -----about their re-entry into Fianna Fáil. I refer to the education (admission to school) Bill-----

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: -----which is important legislation. It would be of major benefit to some of the people on that side of the House, who seem to get increasingly confused every day.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Deputy would practise that concept.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Take it easy.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The man is confused.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Expenditure: Defence Forces Expenditure (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Defence notwithstanding the ongoing requirement for curtailment of expenditure, if he is satisfied regarding the availability of adequate resources to the Defence Forces to ensure the continued operational efficacy and integrity at home and throughout overseas deployments, current and anticipated with particular reference to the standard and quality of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Defence if the strength of the Defence Forces remains adequate to meet all eventualities including assisting the civil authorities in dealing with security emergencies, nationally or internationally and or natural disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24492/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent if any to which the child of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be accommodated in any of the adjoining mainstream primary schools in view of the fact that the journey to Trim in County Meath is difficult to organise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24804/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement: Rent Supplement (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when it is intended to offer rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24805/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to correspondence received by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to their proposed holiday having particular regard to recent correspondence to the effect that their entitlement for the period 29 June to 22 August 2011 is being investigated for over-payment notwithstanding the fact...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent, if any, to which home owners whose property contains pyrite have been offered assistance through home bonds possibly enhanced by the insurance federation and or other interests involved in the construction of dwellings thus affected having particular regard to the need to re-establish confidence...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency/naturalisation entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24787/12]

Written Answers — Temporary Release of Prisoners: Temporary Release of Prisoners (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if compassionate release for first communion celebration of a child will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24788/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position and status in respect of residency/potential naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24789/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position and progress made to date in the matter of determination of residency/naturalisation entitlement, the further requirements to be met in such regard if any in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24790/12]

Written Answers — Family Reunification: Family Reunification (17 May 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in and likely outcome in the determination of an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24791/12]