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Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to return to Ireland will be given to persons (details supplied); if he has received any representations on behalf of the Athlone Families Together Group in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11734/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused citizenship and a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11735/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the naturalisation process will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12187/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review his decision to deport a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he will review the situation with a view to allowing this person remain here for an extended period to receive necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/05]

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It will be another derailment.

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a similar issue, one which is in order, I am sure the Ceann Comhairle, like me, is impressed that Fianna Fáil will rise to the occasion by——

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——running a €500 draw to pay for the election campaign of a candidate in the European Parliament elections.

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: This is in order.

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: What enthused me most, and I begun to holler uncontrollably when I heard——

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——a radio presenter announce on the national airwaves that he would buy one ticket at €500.

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The broadcasting authority Bill refers to this issue and the institutions in the area have raised questions——

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I want to know——

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: May I ask——

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: This is a serious issue.

Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It could be a precursor to a Minister reading the news.

Economic Competitiveness. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has identified procedures or issues which tend to make the Irish economy less competitive; if he proposes to take remedial action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12169/05]

Economic Competitiveness. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he has identified the main factors leading to a lack of competitiveness in the context of the economy [i]vis-À-vis[/i] the Euro-zone countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12495/05]

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should not speak too soon.

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Demand remains high because people do not have houses because the prices are so high.

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We will be honest and frank.