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Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am raising it now. It is raised.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I would also like replies to my other two questions.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: When?

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be before the general election?

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That needs to be answered as well.

Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I have no disrespect for the Minister for Education and Science and her ability to respond but it may be better to wait until the Minister appears. I had just started on the last occasion the Bill was before the House. I have a built-in sensitivity in regard to the words "control", "navigation" and so on because we live in a world where control seems to grow and grow. There are a number of...

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The first item.

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on this very important legislation. The quality of construction affects everyone's lives, not only Members but the people we represent. In particular, it affects the new generation buying houses and, in doing so, making the biggest investment of their lives. The building control legislation should protect them. The quality of construction...

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a long list, even in an election year.

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should be careful the Minister does not cut bits off it.

Food Labelling. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in the aftermath of the Common Agricultural Policy and World Trade Organisation reforms, she is satisfied about the security and traceability of food and food products available in the Irish and European markets with specific reference to animal health and hygiene from husbandry to processing; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take to reduce the long delays associated with applications for the disabled persons grants which are caused by a shortage of occupational therapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6261/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance when a P45 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6158/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when rent support will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [6255/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Transport the procedure to be followed in the case of a driver being disqualified under section 49 (4) and 6([i]a[/i]) of the Road Traffic Acts, while the driver, a holder of a provisional licence, subsequently passed a full driving test while still under disqualification and who is now anxious to clarify the way in which to proceed to acquisition of a...

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that the ban on meat and bonemeal or any other similar imports here is effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6280/06]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that all meat and meat products imported here are subjected to the same rigorous husbandry and traceability regulations applicable here and in the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6281/06]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to promote the sale of Irish beef and dairy products worldwide in view of increased competition from outside the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6282/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she will take to promote the growing of biofuels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6283/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the support available for biofuel production in the aftermath of CAP reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6284/06]