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Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Johnny Brady will be concerned about it.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle will no doubt be relieved to know I do not propose to raise the ongoing issue of the increased levels of crime but, with his permission, I will raise it next week. I would like clarification in respect of promised legislation in two areas. I did not hear the Taoiseach correctly yesterday when he spoke about the preparation of legislation relating to estate management...

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: When is it proposed to bring in the legislation for the establishment of a national biofuels obligation scheme and to provide amendments to the Act, in light of the developments to facilitate NORA's ongoing activities? I am not certain what NORA's ongoing activities are, but perhaps the Taoiseach might be able to give us some indication as to when the legislation will be produced in the House?

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the serious elements of that legislative proposal, is it intended to expedite it?

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has evaluated the mark up in respect of some consumer goods on sale here which indicate a price difference inconsistent with that charged in adjoining jurisdictions both inside and outside the eurozone, in view of the fact that these are not necessarily arising from higher wage,...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has sought or received assurances from all supermarkets operating here that the prices charged are competitive and comparable with those charged by the same stores in all other European jurisdictions keeping in mind cost differences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13744/09]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the prices charged in supermarkets here compare favourably with the prices charged by the same supermarkets in other jurisdictions notwithstanding currency or other cost differentials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13745/09]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the exploitation of consumers here by some chain stores which appear to charge prices that are not comparable with those applicable in other neighbouring jurisdictions, notwithstanding some higher costs here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13746/09]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action she has taken or proposes to take to ensure that the consumer here receives the benefit of lower commodity prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13747/09]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 61: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the net number of jobs created or lost on a monthly basis in each of the past five years to date; her plans to address the issues arising therefrom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13405/09]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she perceives as necessary to ensure, preserve and promote County Kildare as an attractive investment location resulting in enhanced job opportunities in the future having particular regard to the availability of a young energetic and highly skilled workforce and the high quality of primary,...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost in County Kildare in each of the past three years to date; the number of job replacements in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13743/09]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to create opportunities for persons in the private sector who find themselves unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13748/09]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she proposes to take to encourage job creation with particular reference to reduction in costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13749/09]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how she proposes to continue to attract foreign investment with particular reference to job creation in the manufacturing sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13750/09]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to enhance Ireland's image as a location for foreign direct investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13751/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (1 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she has taken or proposes to take to improve the competitiveness of the manufacturing and services sectors here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13752/09]

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I remind the Tánaiste once again of the ongoing spiralling of crime levels and the urgent necessity to introduce emergency legislation to take organised criminal gangs off the streets once and for all. I will not put on the record the list of promised legislation in this area but I ask the Tánaiste to take this point on board as a matter of urgency. Has the electricity (transfer of...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Have the heads been approved or agreed? At what stage is the Bill?

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: My last question is also on promised legislation. I am sure that, as a scientist, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will be interested to know that Albert Einstein is alleged to have carried out an experiment that resulted in the disappearance of a battleship.