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Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am not going to ask that. Ministers should note that I will come back to the subject. Apropos the issue raised by Deputy Michael D. Higgins, there is a peculiar occurrence with promised legislation. Nos. 56 to 58, inclusive, are urgent legislation — it states as much in the legislative programme — and No. 57 is in accordance with the Government's better regulation agenda. That is...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am quoting the legislation. I have raised this on several occasions and everybody on this side of the House has also raised it on several occasions. Will the Tánaiste give some indication to the House this morning of what is meant, in Government terms, by "urgency" and "urgent legislation"? Is it intended to in any way expedite the process through the process in line with public anxiety...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: What is the answer?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Ceann Comhairle agree with me that the response says it all?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Not only is the Government misleading the public and the House——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste has very glibly tried to inform the House that the Government will do nothing.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is a disgrace.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is simply a passing phase.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They will?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is because the Deputy is wrong.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It proves other rules as well.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in the interests of clarity and accountability she will in future ensure that all parliamentary questions relating to the day to day expenditure at FÁS or other bodies, groups or agencies under her aegis are answered by her in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent she directly or in conjunction with other Departments proposes to put in place a job creation plan with particular reference to creating the proper climate for employers to increase their workforce, boost investor confidence and enhance the competitiveness of the manufacturing and service sectors;...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her future job creation proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41256/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps, if any, she has taken to ensure that consumers here do not have to go outside the jurisdiction for their shopping requirements; the action she proposes to take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41254/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has studied the reason that consumer goods here are more expensive than in adjoining jurisdictions and other EU countries; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41255/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to ensure the competitiveness of Irish exports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41257/09]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost in the economy in each of the past 24 months and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41259/09]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs created in the economy in each of the past 36 months to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41262/09]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has identified the most salient issues creating a barrier to job creation; her proposals to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41260/09]