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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of this meeting is to have a discussion with Her Excellency, Dr. Bolere Elizabeth Ketebu, the new ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Ireland. Before we begin, I ask members, witnesses and persons in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference, even in silent mode, with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the ambassador for a very interesting presentation. We now move to questions. The normal procedure is that we bank the questions for the ambassador to answer together. I remind members that we have time constraints because the room is required for another committee meeting immediately after ours. I call Deputy Smith, to be followed by Deputy Eric Byrne, Senator Norris and Senator...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is a very busy man. I thank the ambassador very much for her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It certainly was extremely interesting and gave us an opportunity to consider the progress that has been made in her country. The ambassador outlined the actions Nigeria has taken in its very successful efforts to contain the Ebola virus.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Nigeria is to be particularly congratulated in this regard because what it has done illustrates that this disease can be contained and panic can be eliminated if the proper action is taken.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The ambassador brought many useful points to our attention in the context of trade, including that in respect of direct flights. Will we refer that matter to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. On power generation and transmission, the only word of warning I would utter is that it would be a good idea not to allow these to fall into the hands of the same people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This country has previous experience in that regard. If different entities are involved, then it can work very well. If the same people gain control of generation and transmission systems, however, it can give rise to problems. The ambassador made a number of interesting comments in respect of Boko Haram. I am of the view that Nigeria will eventually come to grips with this problem,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various economic fundamental objectives are being met and will be adhered to over the next five years; if he is satisfied that continued prudent economic and fiscal policy is required in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41738/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Minister for Finance if the purchase of loan books by unregulated third parties is having a negative effect on mortgage resolution with particular reference to the tendency for some lenders to pursue the last option first, voluntary sale-repossession, as opposed to restructuring; if cognisance is taken of the need to ensure that the family home is protected and that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the economic and fiscal position to improve or fluctuate over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42346/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the fundamental economic and fiscal indicators are now in positive mode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42348/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economy here remains competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42373/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he or his Department have continued to monitor policy pursued by the financial institutions that have purchased loan books from various lenders; if excessive pressure is being applied to home owners with the first objective being toward surrender or repossession with obvious consequences leading to homelessness; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that regulated and unregulated loan books purchasers are affording adequate opportunity to home owners to restructure repayments and retain the family home. [42370/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossession Rate (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of home repossessions effected by the various lending agencies on a monthly basis over the past 12 months, excluding the unpaid loan books purchased by third parties regulated or unregulated; the number of repossessions or voluntary surrenders effected by the latter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which lending requirements to small and medium enterprises has been met by each of the main lenders on a monthly basis over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of home owners affected by the sale of loan books to regulated and-or unregulated third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42363/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Establishment (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects lending to business to improve following the setting up of the strategic investment bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42371/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foreign Direct Investment (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects to be in a position to attract FDI in the wake of recent taxation charges announced in the budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42372/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (5 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the function retained by his Department in respect of the encouragement of investment in mobile telephone infrastructure here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42380/14]