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Message from Select Committee (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018 and has made amendments thereto.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I agree. I am giving latitude because of the importance of the issue.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I have allowed latitude so as to ensure as much information as possible is made available to both sides. The Minister is well aware from previous performances that I went into this issue myself. I ask Members to bear in mind that we are to bring matters to a conclusion by 8 p.m. I say that on the basis that interaction is promised by the Minister with the Opposition. I would like to be...

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Amendment No. 3 forms a composite proposal with amendment No. 7 and they will be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can intercede with the EU institutions in view of the need to clear the way for an emergency local authority and affordable housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48595/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Sector (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the Central Bank monitors the activities of regulated and unregulated lending institutions, with particular reference to their dealings with customers; if it is recognised that the lending institutions are not accurately representing the manner and methodology of their dealings in respect of repossessions in view of the fact that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Question Heading for question(s) 56 (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department continues to monitor specific inflationary tendencies within the economy including inflated rental prices; his plans to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48734/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to make provision for issues arising from Brexit in such a way as to maximise opportunities for the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48735/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to have discussions with his counterparts at EU level with a view to preventing an economic crash in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48736/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects the economy to grow in the context of 2019 and subsequent years, notwithstanding the threat of Brexit and or other external factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48737/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he continues to identify issues such as housing and or rental prices that remain likely to impact negatively on economic expansion; his plans to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48738/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the economy remains competitive in all aspects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48739/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance when the benefits of the review of the motor insurance sector will accrue in terms of reduced premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48741/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economy in terms of economic performance rates alongside other EU and non-EU states including Eurozone members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48742/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48729/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48730/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (22 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a travel document will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48731/18]