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Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I support the remarks of Deputy Jim O'Keeffe. The referendum presents an interesting opportunity to the people. I welcome the fact that we have a second chance but I hope we do not always need to seek second chances regarding issues of this nature. We had a second chance in respect of the Nice treaty. We are and should be grateful to our EU colleagues for entertaining us for the second...

Written Answers — Economic Outlook: Economic Outlook (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various budgets he has produced in the past 12 months have proven to be on target in terms of accurately projecting revenue from the various forms or taxation, economic growth, job losses or gains and the housing market; if he is satisfied that current projections are likely to be sufficiently accurate to address in full...

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has carried out a sufficient audit of the banking sector with a view to identifying precisely the full extent of assets and lending; the degree to which this information, if available, is expected to impact on future corrective action within the banking sector and Government regulation; the steps he will take to address the cause in...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which she has carried out an assessment of costs in the private sector in respect of both manufacturing and service; the degree to which such costs have fluctuated in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28218/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to prevent a recurrence of the departure from good banking and lending practice throughout the sector for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28436/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance if it has been possible to identify with accuracy the exact cause or causes of the departure from good banking practice throughout the sector in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28437/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance if instruction, leave or any other indication was given to the banking sectors in the past ten years which might cause an understanding that deviation from good banking practice might be acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28438/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the reprimands, restrictions or impositions of a financial or disciplinary nature imposed on the banking sectors when departure from good banking or lending practice has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28439/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to reduce costs in both the public and private sectors with a view to improving economic performance; the targets set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28440/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various budgetary cutbacks proposed in the context of recent reviews of public spending have been tested for likely negative impacts on the economy; the way these issues will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28441/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance when his attention was drawn to the fact that some sectors in the economy were suffering from or creating costs which were likely to affect the competitiveness of the economy; the steps he will take to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28442/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself regarding the adequacy of the resources available to his Department to carry out the necessary evaluation of performance and cost in both the public and private sectors with a view to improving competitiveness in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28443/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has sufficient resources to undertake the necessary research to ensure that budgetary projections are accurately based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28587/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which VAT, income tax and stamp duty targets identified in the various budgets over the past 12 months have been realised in the half yearly returns; the areas requiring attention; the action to be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28588/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (8 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which tax returns for the first six months of 2009 are in accordance with budgetary projections; the action taken or expected to be taken to address issues arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28589/09]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Government has had plenty of practice.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: We should sit next week.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: As it was long ago.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Tánaiste indicate what is likely to happen in respect of the pharmacy (No. 2) Bill? The Taoiseach kindly wrote to me and stated that we would be briefed on this matter in the near future. Is it intended to reintroduce the legislation and if so, will it deal with the current impasse involving pharmacists and the Minister for Health and Children? In light of the liberal use of the...