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- Election of Ceann Comhairle (10 Mar 2016)
Bernard Durkan: This is unfamiliar territory for me, given that I am more of a protagonist than a moderator, but every situation after every general election throws up challenges and one should never be afraid to face them. There have been changes in recent times, not only in this country but also in many democracies throughout Europe and the rest of the globe. It is important that we be prepared to react...
- Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)
Bernard Durkan: Deputies Gerry Adams and Louise O'Reilly are sharing time.
- Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I will take this opportunity to congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on his election to that particular office. I have no doubt that he will do the job in a way that will be exemplary and I look forward to working with him. The housing situation is exactly as has been described on all sides of the House. The problem is that everybody seems to be able to attribute it to a particular issue....
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I call the Minister, Deputy Howlin.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy-----
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I have an answer.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I have an answer.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I know. I have an answer. When I took over from the Ceann Comhairle, he informed me that we were working on two papers, one on the screen and one which relates to the order.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: There was a deviation from that and when this particular sequence finishes, which it is about to do, I am informed it will revert to the order again.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, Deputy, but I will not change that. I ask the Deputy to allow Members to proceed. This sequence is coming to an end.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: If you-----
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: That is right.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I heard the Deputy the first time.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I am sorry Minister but I was not aware of the time limits. It is five minutes each.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: Okay, it is ten minutes all around. However, that is not what they are telling me here.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: No, I am not. I am reading from the order in front of me.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: I am not mixing up anything. Deputy Thomas Byrne has already intervened a couple of times. Will he please wait for his turn?
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: We will now revert to-----
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: How many leaders have yet to speak?
- Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)
Bernard Durkan: A group comprises seven Members. Before Members get overly enthusiastic, the Taoiseach spoke as the leader of his party-----