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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: You were all absent.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: My question relates to the international recovery of child support (Hague Convention) Bill whose aim is to implement the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance. It is crucial legislation. Has it been approved by Cabinet and when will it come before the House? My next question concerns the climate action and low carbon...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: A portion of the time.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: A very short period.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Tell them.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should have been here before.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Let us not forget the previous seven years.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Do not go there.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What about 1993?

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Not a great performance.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: There is no provision in Standing Orders for a running commentary, Deputy McGrath. Please observe the rules.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, Minister. There is no provision in Standing Orders for a running commentary. Your commentary has been noted, Deputy McGrath. Please remain quiet and allow the Minister to reply. That applies to the rest of you as well and to those on the Government side.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I remind the Deputy, in keeping with Standing Orders, that with regard to information not contained in the motion before the House, the Minister or person responding has a right to have prior knowledge of your intention to introduce it.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I will chair the proceedings. The Deputy can continue but he should keep Standing Order 59 in mind, which I mentioned earlier.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the waiting time for various surgical procedures has been addressed in each of the past five years to date with particular reference to the number of patients awaiting procedures under various headings throughout the public health sector; the extent to which the situation has been addressed or requires further attention; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance if a refund of universal social charge is due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15060/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax relief paid in respect of mortgage interest in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15330/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Grants (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a higher education grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15094/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 271. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which it was decided that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is not habitually resident in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14941/14]