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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she can initiate specific steps for children or their parents where there is a fear of or evidence of internet-grooming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40888/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her priorities for the future development of her Department in the aftermath of the forthcoming referendum on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40889/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Kordofan and South Sudan: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the witnesses for their presentation of the case. The first point that strikes us is the magnitude of the task. There are 160,000 refugees in camps in extremely hostile territory that is clearly affected by the weather conditions. Committee members will follow up in our own ways with the Tánaiste and our colleagues in the European Parliament. To what extent has the mediator...

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: He can start again.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There seems to be a lot of confusion over there.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There were no questions.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should not refer to clarity. Deputy Gerry Adams is not big on it.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy-----

Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: In light of the considerable confusion surrounding the multiple conveyancing procedures which operated during the boom, is it intended to bring the land and conveyancing law reform (amendment) Bill before the House at an early date with a view to addressing the issues that have arisen? Has the issue been aired in the Cabinet? Have the heads of the Bill been discussed and, if not, are they...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy walked.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Patrick Nulty is in possession.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae has ten minutes.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Simon Harris who I understand proposes to share his time.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The next speaker on the list is Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn who is not present. I, therefodre, call Deputy Dan Neville.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: At this time of night, I do not propose to delay the House.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Minister for having the commitment, determination and resolution to pursue this much sought-after and required objective, something which was heralded and flagged many years ago, and I congratulate all those members of the all-party committee who participated for recognising the need. I do not accept the notion that all abuse of children took place amongst poor and...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I know as much about the subject as you know, and maybe much more.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There are many rich people everywhere else as well, including a few of them in this House. It is important that society has now recognised the need for this legislation. Whether we like it or not, and regardless of whether other interest bodies should take issue and interfere in families' and children's lives, this legislation obliges the State to assert its responsibilities and authority...