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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I advise the Minister of State not to give me lectures about prominent people in my party. As I said a few minutes ago, if members of Fianna Fáil ever decided to go on the stage, I will be there to applaud and laugh at each turn.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It will not be for the comedy, but for the irony.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I know that members of the Ceann Comhairle's family are involved in the entertainment business but they are likely to be put out of business by members of the Government. There are plenty of competitors within the Government who, as a group, could go on the stage tomorrow morning and entertain the public with the things they promised but failed to deliver.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The show would run as long as the famous play, "The Mousetrap" before the public would have a full list of the broken promises. This legislation was heralded as a great development in terms of regulating the retail trade in a positive way for the consumer. However, I do not see any evidence to support that assertion. I have no doubt the single most important reason for the introduction of...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He can move quickly when he wants.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We have a Minister who wanders around aimlessly.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to Jim Mitchell.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Has the Minister of State gone out in sympathy with them?

Financial Services Regulation. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He is a man of many talents.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: This is a sad issue. The person in question is a migrant worker who was working here until September 2005. Owing to personal circumstances she had to change employment and is now seeking further employment. She would be an ideal client for an employment scheme while in receipt of family income supplement at some stage in the future. This person has at least one child and is living on charity...

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will this debate be acceptable as a basis for an appeal and oral hearing?

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I assure the Minister of State that such provision exists. I would be satisfied if he were to accept this reply as the basis of an appeal to the Department.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister of State agree to my proposal?

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: A Minister who is going places should be expansive.

Written Answers — Garda Reserve Force: Garda Reserve Force (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for a part-time Garda force; the form and length of training they are to receive; their likely duties, if alone or accompanied in any or all occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/06]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve Force: Garda Reserve Force (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which he proposes to integrate his proposed Garda reserve force with the existing force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3761/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to an obvious escalation in serious and often fatal gun crime; if extra resources will be allocated to combat organised crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3535/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of fatal shootings with particular reference to gangland incidents in 2005; his proposals to combat the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3755/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he proposes to take to combat organised crime including robberies, shootings, witness intimidation, extortion, protection, racketeering or other similar activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3756/06]