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Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the local authority housing policy with a view to revising the system whereby voluntary housing agencies appear to cherry pick applicants with the acquiescence of the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21177/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of funding expected to be provided by his Department to improve the energy efficiency of domestic dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21167/08]

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: A total of 34,000 extra administrative staff have been employed in the HSE.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: In a certain sense, they might be.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation in the justice area, the Money Laundering Bill has been promised for some time. Given the need for that legislation, I ask the Taoiseach to indicate whether it is likely to be included in the priority list to which he referred in his earlier reply to Deputy Charlie Flanagan. On the issue of the transfer of assets from the ESB to EirGrid, what is the likelihood of...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I have not finished yet. There is one last item, which the Ceann Comhairle will enjoy. This is especially for him. The Curragh of Kildare Bill has been promised faithfully and repeatedly for at least six years. When does a promise become a reality?

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle would like to have the issue resolved and the Taoiseach would be doing the nation a great service if he would tell us when the Bill will become reality, along with the other two I mentioned.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is trying to answer the question.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I thank my colleague for sharing time. I do not know why we are having statements on the Constituency Commission's report after it has been produced. I hate to think what has been cooked underneath the counter. I am sure the Acting Chairman has a passing interest in these matters, especially if it should transpire that any constituency would be seriously and materially affected in anything...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: One can do considerable damage in one minute.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Some have been won in injury time. The current approach to boundary revisions is the fairest possible system. I am deeply suspicious when a debate of this nature is ordered in the House because if it is a case of uisce faoi thalamh, it is dangerous. One never knows when there will be a burst resulting in a flood. If something akin to uisce faoi thalamh is pending, I hope the whole place...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: With my vast experience in that area, I should be able to help the Deputy.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has a great memory.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I will share time with Deputies Tom Hayes and Brian Hayes. I will not mention any specific schools in my constituency because over the past ten years I have raised by way of parliamentary question the issue of the pupil-teacher ratio time and time again. I got the same reply time after time, explaining to me that the Government was spending more money than in 1997 and that more resources...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to counter the activities of criminal gangs with particular reference to their wide range of activities such as intimidation, protection, racketeering and money laundering; if he will introduce particular or specific measures to counter inter-gang violence and the apparent ease with which such organisations...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has in mind particular proposals to further enhance the strength and facilities available to the gardaí in the fight against drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/08]

Written Answers — Witness Protection Programme: Witness Protection Programme (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action being taken to combat witness intimidation; the number or instances of such intimidation known to the gardaí in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21407/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if social welfare or alternative payment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21414/08]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if medication required by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will be provided under the GMS in respect of their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21415/08]