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Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the missing persons Act could be amended as well. Like you, a Cheann Comhairle, I have been wondering how certain promised legislation will be brought to the House. What is the position on the legislation to accommodate the social welfare Bill and the reduced eligibility for qualification for medical cards? It was previously indicated to the House that this would be introduced by...

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Will the eligibility reduction be introduced under the social welfare Bill or the health (amendment) Bill? Will there be one or two Bills?

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Will it include the promised legislation?

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Due to the fact that Deputy Paul Gogarty has a serious issue on hand, is it possible the explosives Bill could be brought into the House? This is in view of the Deputy's impending discussions with the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, and to protect all concerned.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State should know when to stop digging.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. Well done.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Tadhg an dá thaoibh.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is very reassuring for the Minister.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: He is still railing, but he is doing nothing.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: He has learned nothing.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is what the Deputy is hoping.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: They cannot have it both ways.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is right about that.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That was an appalling apologia for a once-proud party. I am amazed. I do not believe what I have heard.

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he has taken to ensure properly authenticated food labelling with a view to ensuring that food imports into this country reflect precisely their origin, production history and nutritional value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37588/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the budgetary impositions in respect of agriculture with particular reference to the need to incentivise, encourage and modernise the agri-sector in the face of international marketing and competition conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37589/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date in respect of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37799/08]

Written Answers — Beef Exports: Beef Exports (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Irish beef has been exported in the past five years; the locations at which markets have been lost or new markets established; the prospects for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37784/08]

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Irish dairy products have been exported in each of the past five years; the number of new markets established; the existing markets lost; his projections for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37785/08]

Written Answers — Sheepmeat Sector: Sheepmeat Sector (30 Oct 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Irish lamb has been exported in each of the past five years; the number of new markets established; the existing markets lost; his projections for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37786/08]