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- Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: So is mine.
- Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Come in number one, your time is up.
- Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this particularly important and sensitive Bill. Like every piece of legislation that comes through this House, there is a down side and an up side. In this case, the up side is that the Bill is now before us. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, on his involvement and dedication to the task in recent months. I am not...
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his proposals unilaterally or through the EU or UN to promote the peace process in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42345/09]
- Written Answers — European Economic Policies: European Economic Policies (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he proposes to influence the future development of the EU with particular reference to the Common Agricultural Policy, Common Fisheries Policy and the World Trade Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42313/09]
- Written Answers — Commodity Markets: Commodity Markets (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he intends in the context of discussion with his colleagues at EU or UN level any proposals to discourage market speculators in commodities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42314/09]
- Written Answers — EU External Relations: EU External Relations (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he intends to instigate the promotion of better relations between Russia and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42315/09]
- Written Answers — EU Defence Policy: EU Defence Policy (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he proposes to influence defence policy at EU level in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42337/09]
- Written Answers — Protection of Aid Workers: Protection of Aid Workers (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals directly or at EU and UN level to protect aid workers overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42339/09]
- Written Answers — Protection of Aid Workers: Protection of Aid Workers (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his or his EU or UN colleagues' proposals to discourage or prevent the kidnapping of development workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42340/09]
- Written Answers — European External Relations: European External Relations (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current and future international commitment to the western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42341/09]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of commitment at EU and UN level in the fight against AIDS in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42342/09]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the top 15 priority locations worldwide in which the EU and UN are involved in the prevention of war, genocide, starvation and human rights abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42343/09]
- Written Answers — European External Relations: European External Relations (18 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he proposes to promote and extend better relations between the Ukraine and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42344/09]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. Allow that one, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Yesterday I raised the issue of delays in the processing and payment of higher education grants. On today's Order Paper a series of vocational education committee reports is being placed before the House. Will the Tánaiste say whether a debate might be arranged through the aegis of the Whips to discuss that very important issue, which is causing serious problems? I should like...
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It is promised legislation, a Cheann Comhairle, and this has not been referred to already. Will the Tánaiste say whether any information was sought or received by the Minister for Finance as regards the reasons for some of the higher appointments? For instance, some appointments are temporary or interim, and was any-----
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I agree with the Ceann Comhairle except for one aspect. The legislation is coming after the event. Events have taken place in this country over the last year that should not have. They took place in the face of legislation and in defiance of the law.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It is a serious question and relates to the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, as urgent miscellaneous amendments to financial services law.
- Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Is the information I asked for being sought, and can the Tánaiste give any information to the House?