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Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is nothing to do with the sub-committee on Dáil reform.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is not disorder. What we are doing and have experienced here is disorder because of the disorder of our business.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am asking the Ceann Comhairle why, if I could I get an answer to a question five years ago, I cannot get one now.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I will resume my seat. The Ceann Comhairle is not standing up for the rights of the Members of this House when he refuses to force the Taoiseach to answer that question.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is not a terrible allegation. It is the truth and the Taoiseach knows that.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is the problem. The Ceann Comhairle has control over nothing anymore.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That sounds like a firm promise.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is the problem.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is a problem.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: There was no reply last night.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: There is no alternative.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is a straight question.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach wants to answer it.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: This is a House of Parliament.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: We can phone in the Order of Business in future.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: He has the answer.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: After a very long gestation period, the Bill has at last emerged into the House. We hope it will address the issues that have been in need of attention for some time. Transport requirements have changed dramatically in the past ten years in particular. What was sufficient ten or 15 years ago is no longer sufficient or relevant. In fact the emphasis is now on meeting the needs of consumers...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I have bad news for the Acting Chairman. I saw him getting the official advice and they are both wrong because it is relevant. It is relevant in the sense that we are introducing into the House a Bill the consequences of which we will observe only at a later stage. There is no other time to introduce this issue apart from now. I am sticking it into the public record in the way it needs to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the efficacy of rent allowance and mortgage support with particular reference to the need for early and positive intervention when families have been affected by income reductions, unemployment or illness; if she will ensure that adequate staff are redeployed as required within the sector with a view to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will give an assurance that those in receipt of social welfare payments are not selectively or specifically targeted for punitive reductions in the course of Budget 2010; if she will ensure due regard is had for the difficulties faced by those with special needs, the elderly and families and that a provision be made that...