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Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: In view of recent concerns about credit reporting, when is it expected to bring the credit reporting Bill into the House, with a view to addressing the issues that have become apparent? That would cover some of the banking procedures, including lending procedures. Similarly, in respect of company law, it appears from casual observation that company law is not being observed in the letter...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Debt Relief (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which this country has benefitted from interest rate or other reductions affecting debt and repayment levels arising from the banking collapse and downturn in the economy in respect of interest, conditions and terms regarding repayments in the short, medium and long term; the total benefits achieved on behalf of the Irish taxpayers in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Debt Relief (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made to date in achieving improvements by way of terms and or interest rates in respect of this country’s borrowings arising from the EU debt rescue provisions entered into by his predecessors; the actual monetary value of such improvements to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42526/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Stability Mechanism (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects to garner support amongst fellow EU Eurozone Ministers for a meaningful review of this country's debt repayments arising from the bailout or other conditions with particular reference to the need to ensure that each member state is treated similarly in terms of interest and repayment conditions or requirements and keeping in mind...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Council Meetings (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of individual structures applicable throughout the EU are sufficient to ensure each members states’ Minister for Finance or equivalent is sufficiently aware of the need for a cohesive and coordinated approach to debt and economic problems affecting all member states throughout the European Union; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if, at EU Council Finance Ministers’ meetings, the need for recognition for the vulnerability of those member states in a programme or bailout situation has been recognised with a view to ensuring that individual Ministers do not jeopardise such countries and their economies for domestic political reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has had meaningful discussions with his colleagues in other EU member states which, like Ireland, have similar debt problems with a view to achieving a consensus approach which ultimately will be of benefit to the entire European Union as well as the indebted countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42527/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which this economy has become more competitive in the past five years on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42528/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Sovereign Debt (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the steps taken to date in terms of interaction between Ireland’s Central Bank, other member states’ Central Banks and the ECB are sufficient to address the need for a coordinated approach in terms of fiscal strategy, debt repayment and economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Sovereign Debt (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he can foresee the benefits of debt repayment arrangements for larger European countries being of direct and positive impact on this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42532/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Sovereign Debt (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his colleagues at EU level are prepared to accept the need for a Europe-wide approach to sovereign debt repayment that will enable and facilitate a reasonable level of economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42533/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Price Inflation (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent, if any, to which he has recognised any possible inflationary tendencies in the Irish economy; if any corrective steps are required to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42530/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Exchequer Returns (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Exchequer returns are on target and thereby affecting his approach to Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42531/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to refuse back to school allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will take account of the circumstances of this family including the facts that the applicant is on job seekers allowance [42425/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Applications (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the full scale of entitlements outstanding arising from a social welfare claim made on 09 July 2010 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42546/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of rent supplement payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42547/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review further entitlements in respect of old age pension increases due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42548/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (4 Oct 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for delay in awarding disability allowance or invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42549/12]