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Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am asking a question on legislation.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be done under the criminal justice (forensic sampling and evidence) Bill, the criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, the criminal justice (money laundering) Bill, the criminal procedure Bill or, perhaps, the explosives Bill?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise another issue which I am sure is close to the Ceann Comhairle's heart. In the past nine years various Ministers boasted abroad about Ireland being a high wage economy.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Several Ministers have said so. After today's performance, can we presume there will be a revision and that perhaps the begging Bill will be introduced as a matter of urgency?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is promised legislation.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Otherwise known as the begging Bill.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is very appropriate, as the Tánaiste knows well.

Energy Prices: Motion (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I support the motion and I thank Deputy Coveney for bringing it forward at this time. It has become patently obvious to every consumer during the past three months that there is a need to reduce the price of energy, particularly as it relates to oil and gas, and also that charged at the pumps for petrol. Just prior to the referendum on the Lisbon treaty, I drove into a filling station on the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will confirm that no reduction in payment of carer's allowances is anticipated in 2009 and that no change will take place in the qualification criteria which might restrict the level and scale of payments to carers or those in receipt of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3529/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps she proposes to take to meet the needs of persons becoming unemployed with particular reference to easing the qualifying criteria for the initial payment and eligibility of those previously self-employed who meet the usual means test guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3231/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of Irish citizens refused social welfare payments, including rent support, on foot of the habitual residency clause criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3232/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of Irish-born citizens who have been deprived of social welfare payments in the past two years under the habitual residency clause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3525/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of non-Irish born Irish citizens who have been deemed ineligible for a social welfare payment on foot of the habitual residency clause since its inception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3526/09]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will rescind the decision to deport in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3075/09]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if a visa will issue before their spouse's passport expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3077/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the backlog in dealing with applications for contributory and non-contributory State pensions, one parent family allowance, unemployment benefit and assistance and carers and respite grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3521/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps that have been taken to ensure the prompt provision of rent or mortgage support, having particular regard to the requirements of those finding themselves in need of such payments in the economic crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3523/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the number of recipients of family income supplement has increased in the past 12 months; the number of cases pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3524/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if adequate provision has been made in her Department's budget to meet in full the expected payment arising from increased unemployment levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3527/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her Department has adequately predicted and financially provided for the full extent of social welfare payments expected to arise in the course of 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3528/09]