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Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: In order to assuage the fears and worries of the Opposition, is it intended to bring that Bill to the House as a matter of urgency?

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Road transport is an important part of the communications system. The proposal to merge the NRA and RPA is a good idea. I hope it will bring about an integrated thinking. In order to ensure that the best possible, most efficient and cost-effective service is delivered to the public, it is essential that people are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which any excess scope exists for economic growth in addition to that already anticipated for 2014 and 2015 with particular reference to the prospect of narrowing the gap between revenue and current borrowing requirements and at the same retaining the target of borrowing at or below 3% of GDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which unregulated purchasers of mortgage loan books or other debt are subject to the criteria laid down by the Central Bank of Ireland and his Department, with particular reference to the need to ensure the original terms under which loans or mortgages were advanced, the economic circumstances in the interim are taken into account and any...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if a refund of income tax paid is due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in view of the fact that they have not yet received their tax clearance certificate sent on 16 December 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8773/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Loan Books Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which home mortgages will continue to be governed by the Central Bank of Ireland and his Department's regulations in the event of the sale of loan book by lenders to unregulated third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8809/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is satisfied that all lenders remain compliant with his Department's and the Central Bank of Ireland guidelines in determination of solutions in cases of mortgage arrears with particular reference to family homes; the extent to which economic circumstances including unemployment continue to be borne in mind where efforts are being...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which any increase in economic growth over the next two years might become a factor; the extent to which ongoing budgetary cuts need to be achieved to bring borrowing into line with the 3% of GDP target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8811/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which fundamental economic indicators are coming into line with good practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8812/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic indicators here compare with other eurozone countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8814/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which it might be found possible to establish a Government development bond to generate the necessary resources to meet the demands of the housing crisis without affecting balance sheet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8813/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which GDP per capita here compares with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8815/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the activities of banking institutions now withdrawn or in the course of withdrawal from this jurisdiction; the extent to which such institutions continue to have responsibility to Irish borrowers in their absence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8816/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which credit remains available to small and medium sized businesses; if he has had submissions from the business sector in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8817/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Household Savings Rate (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which personal savings in this jurisdiction has fluctuated over the past four years to date; the degree to which any such savings remain invested outside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8818/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Charges (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which banking charges for various services remain a concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8819/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Ratings (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures taken to restore credit rating for small businesses detrimentally affected by the economic downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8820/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a person and spouse (details supplied) in Dublin 1 qualify for a work permit or work permit renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8780/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding entitlement to jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is available for work on a full-time basis since November last if they have previously received an overpayment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8793/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current entitlement to rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who has part-time employment which varies substantially; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8794/14]