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Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to the Finance Bill, which can address this issue.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister has been involved in an unfortunate incident during his own tenure. What about Parlon country?

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister wants to reply.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, personal statements were made in the House in previous instances of alleged breaches of the code of conduct.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister has been asked whether the practice is in accord with the code of conduct.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Asking me to resume my seat will not answer the question.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Callely is on the rails.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The comfort of the ministerial chair would be of eternal concern, would it not?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Outside Ballyconnell.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Even poor Fr. Seán was not able to bring them ashore.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: They will encourage it.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The soldiers of destiny descended on Inchydoney, the Slieve Russell hotel, and lately, Killarney, looked into their hearts and souls — assuming that they have hearts and souls — laboured hard and brought forth this Bill. It has, however, taken a long time. The Bill arises from a commitment made following the 1998 report of the working group on the review and improvement of the Parental...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: They were flush with promises at the time and it was in their hearts to deliver everything in sight to the electorate before, during and after elections. The interval between 1998 and now marks a serious gap in the memory of the then newly elected Government in 1998 and its successor in 2002. Eventually, in 2005, it has been called ashore. Something must have happened in Inchydoney, the...

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in regard to European enlargement and ratification of the treaty of the constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33524/05]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in regard to European enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33705/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the disaster relief effort in Kashmyere; if through the EU or the UN, the efforts will be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33525/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which it has been possible to respond effectively to the needs of the victims of the earthquake in Pakistan; if he is satisfied that everything that could be done has been done in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33693/05]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his European colleagues have prepared a strategy for the adoption of the European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33706/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (10 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the situation in Darfur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33755/05]