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Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Locke's Distillery.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It still causes chaos.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: We also remember it in this House.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It even brought down a Government.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I would not pursue that line of argument. One never knows what is coming down the road.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is an expensive pastime.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The cost must be addressed.

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the context of budget 2009, he has identified and addressed any or all of the issues that heretofore have created a lack of competitiveness in the economy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38697/08]

Written Answers — Budgetary Projections: Budgetary Projections (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that his budgetary projections for 2009 are likely to be accurate in view of the obvious miscalculations for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38698/08]

Written Answers — Budgetary Projections: Budgetary Projections (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can rely on his budgetary projections for accuracy over the next 12 months in view of his experience for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39148/08]

Written Answers — Supplementary Budget: Supplementary Budget (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on his budgetary projections of the variations on the original estimates entered into since budget day 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39151/08]

Written Answers — Supplementary Budget: Supplementary Budget (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will modify further any of the proposals announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39154/08]

Written Answers — Supplementary Budget: Supplementary Budget (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will take to make good, financial shortfalls in Budget 2009, arising from adjustments arrived at since Budget day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39157/08]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that he has received full information from all of the banks operating here and the required information relating to solvency and liquidity of their institutions in the context of recent legislation and with particular reference to protecting the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39149/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken or proposes to take to augment the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39150/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has issued instructions directly or through his Department to other Departments relating to making good, budgetary shortfalls arising now or expected to arise in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39152/08]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had contact with the banks or the Central Bank with a view to reaching agreement on strategy for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39153/08]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has taken initiatives through the EU Commission or the European Central Bank prior to action to protect the financial institutions throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39155/08]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance if budget 2009 is in accord with the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39156/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance when a refund of income tax paid will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39158/08]