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Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he monitors the pay and working conditions of non-nationals to whom work permits have been issued here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the net number of new jobs created here in each of the past five years; the number which were high tech or high wage; the number of lower paid jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12489/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications for work permits received in the past six months; the number approved, received or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12491/05]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which insurance costs here compare with those in the rest of Europe, the US, Australia and other countries to which Ireland exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12492/05]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which public liability, motor and other insurance costs are competitive in the context of all European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12493/05]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has monitored the extent to which Irish goods being exported are maintaining a competitive edge against all others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12494/05]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has satisfied himself that Irish-based manufacturers are in a position to compete with all others, both European and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12496/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs arising from overseas investment created here in each of the past seven years; the extent to which a trend has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12497/05]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs that have been relocated to low wage economies in the past five years; the countries or regions affected most; the action taken or proposed to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12498/05]

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is a serious issue.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, in view of the Data Protection Commissioner's report, when will the electronic communications (miscellaneous provisions) Bill come before the House because there are pertinent matters that need to be dealt with? Arising from a matter on which I did not get clarity yesterday, a Cheann Comhairle — the broadcasting Bill — I am anxious that the Bill be brought before...

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——of a fundraising effort for a Fianna Fáil candidate in the European elections.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle could throw everyone out.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State, Deputy Callely, wants to say something.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is why he was fired.

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the proposals in regard to the formation of future EU lead battle groups, peacekeeping and peace enforcement expeditions; his willingness to authorise the participation of Irish Defence Forces in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/05]

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has had discussions with the Defence Forces or offered guidelines regarding the formation of European RAPID response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12674/05]

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his European colleagues in relation to the formation of European battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12675/05]

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces here are in consultation with their European colleagues in the context of the future use of European battle groups and peace enforcement assignments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12685/05]

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Defence if discussions have taken place with his EU colleagues in the context of the formation and deployment of European lead peace enforcement or battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12686/05]