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Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: One could make the same point today.

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Dream on.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I read the legislative programme and I could not find an appropriate Bill to raise a constituency matter, which is the loss of jobs at Intel in Leixlip. Would it be possible to have a debate in the House and introduce appropriate legislation to discuss the importance of competitiveness for the future of the economy? There are two proposed Bills that are purely cosmetic and do not deal with...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Will primary legislation be required in order to bring that——

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is the way it is operating. I believe it is not in accord with EU law. Are the financial services (deposit guarantee scheme) Bill and the National Pensions Reserve Fund (amendment) Bill already drafted and finalised? When will they be introduced in the House? Will they be in their original formats? Regarding No. 43 on the list, the electricity (transfer of transmission assets) Bill,...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Will we need to wait for the Minister to come in?

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Bring in the Minister as well.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only thing that does not add up.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It might be appropriate.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach enjoys a joke.

Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They were.

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if further budgetary cutbacks are proposed arising from the ongoing economic trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6569/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Investigations: Banking Sector Investigations (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he sought or received an audit report in respect of Anglo Irish Bank before committing State and taxpayers' support; if the full extent of liability and banking practices were thoroughly investigated and by whom prior to or after the commitment to a rescue package or nationalisation; if he, the Central Bank or the regulatory...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that he, the Central Bank and the regulatory authorities have taken adequate steps to stabilise and restore confidence in the banking system in accordance with best practice and good governance; if he plans or expects a return to traditional banking, borrowing, lending and governance practice and principles; if he has sought or...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts she has made or proposes to make to stem the flow of manufacturing and service jobs from Ireland to other European and non-European locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6571/09]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some economic analysts have concluded that Ireland can no longer compete for jobs in the manufacturing sector, and that this can be a prelude to conceding ability to compete in the service areas also; if she has taken steps or proposes to take action to make...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason manufacturing and service jobs are being relocated overseas; if she has taken action or proposes to take action to address the contributory causes with a view to reversing this trend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6573/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the main pillars in his plan for economic recovery over the next ten years on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6567/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the undertakings he sought or received from the banking and financial services sectors to ensure the non-recurrence of the state of imprudent lending which has caused the current economic problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6568/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the way it is intended to improve the competitiveness of the economy by way of imposition of the so-called public sector pensions levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6570/09]