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Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Fine words.

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Your words.

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: We have urged that for years but the Government never listened.

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Give us the information first.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask about the legislation to amend the NORA Act 2007 to provide for the establishment of a national bio-fuels obligation scheme and also to provide for amendments to the Act in light of the developments to facilitate NORA's ongoing activities. This relates to the energy area. I saw the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources there a few moments ago, but he must...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Taoiseach inform the House if it is possible to introduce the Bill as a matter of urgency in order that we can discuss high fuel prices? Prices at the pumps and for home heating oil are still almost as high as when oil was more than $100 a barrel, even though it now costs $38 per barrel.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Always later.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is a slippery subject.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Mañana.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Can we follow the Taoiseach's?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy O'Keeffe is correct on that matter. The provision for part-time firefighters was introduced during my time as a Minister of State in the Department of Social Welfare. The flat rate or average was arrived at to ensure that the State could almost have the benefit of a full-time service, but with very little input. It was believed that it was good value from the point of view of the...

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to combat the ongoing threat of drug related criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7768/09]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to combat organised crime in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7767/09]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has plans to put organised criminal groups off the street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7874/09]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to combat the growth in armed organised criminal gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7882/09]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of known to the Gardaí criminals or alleged criminals who are known to be members of criminal gangs and who are free or recently released from prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7886/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to halt the rise in drug related crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7875/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to combat gun crime including murder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7876/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take to put armed gangs off the streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7881/09]

Written Answers — Recidivism Rate: Recidivism Rate (25 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to combat recidivism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7877/09]