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Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I have one last question for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The question concerns the Tánaiste's own Department. Legislation is promised by her Department as well. The collective investment schemes (consolidation) Bill, which I presume is urgent given the present climate, is expected to be published in 2010. That is not urgent. It is stated that it is not possible to indicate when the consumer and competition Bill, a very important Bill, will be...

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister give us some indication on this?

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is right.

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is timely that this Bill comes before the House as it gives everybody an opportunity to speak on a very pressing issue. I expressed my concerns on this on the Order of Business in the last few days. Our constituents are telling us about it. We need an opportunity to speak about restoring confidence in the economy. One of the things hampering this economy nationally and internationally...

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate the Chair's assistance on the path to national recovery. From hereon in, it will be important that we can rely on the information we are given and draw up plans, make projections and act on the basis of that information. I presume it is in order to refer to the competitiveness of the economy and the investment required to create employment for the people the Acting Chairman and...

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: During the Celtic tiger era, approximately 1,000 jobs a week were created, inflation was low and confidence was high but the reverse is the case now. Approximately 1,000 jobs a week are being lost, confidence is non-existent and while inflation, thankfully, is low, one can never depend on it. A number of commentators suggest it is too low. Confidence and competitiveness are necessary for...

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It was a very important journey.

Written Answers — Economic Forecasts: Economic Forecasts (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the procedures by which he predicts future economic trends are adequate in view of the fact that new and more serious economic issues seem to arise unexpectedly on a weekly basis; if he is further satisfied that the full extent of the current economic situation was foreseeable a year ago; if not, the reason for same; the...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected that traditional banking practices will be re-established; if this is expected to encompass traditional lending criteria in respect of mortgages or other uses; if it is intended to take steps to ensure that greater emphasis is placed on lending for employment creation purposes; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps taken to address the issue of competitiveness in the economy in both the manufacturing and service sectors in each of the past eight years to date in 2009; the results of such measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12735/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures or incentives she has in mind to address the issues regarding competitiveness in the manufacturing and service areas of the economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12742/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance when a P60 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12734/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to stimulate the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12736/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will issue guidelines or restrictions to mortgage companies involved in home repossession with particular reference to instances in which mortgages were issued when there was a knowledge of either inability to pay or over valuation of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12737/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance if action has been taken or is expected to be taken against mortgage companies involved in sub-prime lending up to the extent of 200% of the entitlement of the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12738/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected that traditional banking and lending practices are expected to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12739/09]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has in mind taxation measures or incentives to encourage multinational chainstores here to bring their mark-up into line with that in adjoining jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12740/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is his intention to reduce VAT or other taxes with a view to competing with other immediate jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12741/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken or proposes to take to improve the competitiveness in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12743/09]