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Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: It does not take a long time if a general principle is established and adopted. What about the moral responsibility on the lenders who gave so freely and readily - almost unconditionally - to so many? I am differentiating in respect of those people who refuse to pay anything at all on the basis that everybody can pay a small amount, including those on social welfare benefits, all of whom...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I do not.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I have been in the courts as well many times.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I disagree. If one is refusing to pay anything until all is solved, that puts one in a weak position going to court.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Chairman, a reference was made to the fact the Minister for Finance was a vulture fund lover. I object to that and I want it corrected. The Minister has not given any indication to that effect at all-----

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister said initially and more recently that so-called vulture or venture capitalists have been of benefit at a time when there was little money circulating in the system here, and it was for that purpose only. It should be recognised by everybody, now and as time passes, that we should not come to a conclusion that in any way besmirches the reputation of someone who is not here but...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Chairman, all the protests are directed at Fine Gael.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: This cannot be left hanging in the ether and I want to state categorically that I reserve the right to object to any such intervention.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I can object to Deputy Coppinger also.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to make it quite clear that it is my right to challenge any issues that arise here, whether for political purposes or otherwise.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Good, and I want it recorded.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Residential Tenancies Board (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their submission. I compliment them on their work in determining disputes to the satisfaction of tenants. I have attended a number of meetings. They have done extremely well in establishing a respect for their office and coming down on the side of the person who is most vulnerable in a given situation, while at the same time observing the rules...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Residential Tenancies Board (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Even though they cannot get out of the rental sector because they cannot save.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Residential Tenancies Board (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I know. That is good.

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment and wish her well and many long and happy years in her Department. Hers is an important role that has been well underlined in society in recent years. The shortcomings in legislation to protect children have been blatantly obvious for many years. Therefore, this is crucial legislation. It follows in the wake of the amendment to the...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputies Lawless, Troy, O'Rourke, Darragh O'Brien, Scanlon and Thomas Byrne. They are sharing 30 minutes and have five minutes each.

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I should have mentioned that the remainder of this time slot is being shared by Deputies McEntee and Fitzpatrick and the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Varadkar.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth Rate (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 16. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is confident that the fundamental economic indicators remain positive and that economic growth will remain in line with expectations in 2016 and for the foreseeable future; if corrections or improvements are necessary to ensure economic performance in the short, medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10202/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Loan Books Purchasers (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance how he will provide regulatory conditions in the case of unregulated third parties acquiring loan books from the banking sector, with particular reference to the need to protect borrowers who continue in their endeavours to meet their commitments to the best of their ability, given that the loosely regulated banking sector was a contributory factor in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for residency status and eligibility for naturalisation of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10743/16]