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Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her proposals to address the issue of increased lack of competitiveness in the economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18220/04]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has taken action to improve Ireland's competitive position with regard to low wage economies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18225/04]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she or her Department has investigated the negative impact of high insurance costs here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18223/04]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the new markets that have been opened up to exporters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18226/04]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits applied for in each of the past six months; the number approved, rejected or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18227/04]

Written Answers — Consumer Price Index: Consumer Price Index (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he proposes to take to address the issue of price increases above and beyond those reflected in the inflation rate through the consumer price index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism , further to Question No. 164 of 2 June 2004, if consideration can be given to allowing the person to transfer to the Department of Agriculture and Food at Backweston or Maynooth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18217/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assistance that can be offered in the case of a person, details supplied, in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18230/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: He wanted to get down there to be near Deputy Willie O'Dea.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister might have to go down to "Parlon country" as well.

Departmental Expenditure. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent and nature of expenditure in respect of schemes or projects funded by his Department to date in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22910/04]

Leaders' Questions. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: What about the Luas?

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: They must be checking their watches.

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the ever-increasing drugs problem, when will the drug offenders Bill be before the House? Is it likely to be prioritised in view of its importance?

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: We did not say that.

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister support the motion?

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he expects to increase expenditure in support of communities attempting to combat the drugs problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/04]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be offered a teaching position in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23217/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive a wheelchair; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23350/04]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason it is intended to deport persons, details supplied, in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23525/04]