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Report on the Regulation and Inspection of Gas Installers: Motion (27 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We know the Minister, Deputy Alex White, has travelled from Brussels, so we thank him for being here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Terror Attacks in Paris: Discussion (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Like other members, I wish to sympathise and empathise with the ambassador following the tragic events of the past couple of weeks. I accept what he said, namely, that the threat is not only to France but also to Europe and the wider global community. That is quite true. There must be a response to a threat because there have been threats from people previously, down through history,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the Commissioner and thank him for addressing us. I congratulate him and his colleagues on their successful initiatives to date. I will ask a number of questions on pressing economic issues. Is the Commission satisfied with the progress made in restoring economic activity throughout the EU? We in Ireland are happy to have a reasonable growth rate, but it is not replicated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We will be very accommodating.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This is disgraceful carry on. Go away out of that.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 12 o’clock I ask the Deputy to move the adjournment of the debate at this stage. He has nine minutes remaining.

Topical Issue Matters (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Thomas P. Broughan - the need for capital funding for the dredging of Howth Harbour in early 2016; (2) Deputy Bernard J. Durkan - the need to address the stalled works at the town centre development in Naas, County Kildare;...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy, but we are squeezed for time and, unfortunately, I must bring his remarks to a conclusion.

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 16. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects job opportunities in the manufacturing and service sectors to be created over the next ten years, with particular reference to the use of technology, innovation, cost-effectiveness and competitiveness, when compared to other European Union and global locations; the extent to which he expects such jobs...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Development (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 30. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has identified any particular or specific skills requirements and deficiencies which need to be addressed in order to maximise the filling of job opportunities in the manufacturing and service sectors; if any such shortfalls will be met in order to facilitate and enhance economic recovery; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Data (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate, arising from job opportunities in the past three years, the extent to which such positions have been filled by young unemployed persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42245/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why rent support has been refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42138/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Applications (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection notwithstanding replies to previous parliamentary questions, when a basic social protection payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has sent in the documentation required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42139/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the regulations a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6, who has had to visit his homeland and who is due to return here soon, has to comply with in respect of a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42153/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will facilitate a further application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow whose previous applications were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42145/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects the knowledge development box to continue to facilitate inward and indigenous investment, notwithstanding the competitiveness of the market place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42238/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which this jurisdiction remains an attractive and competitive location for inward and indigenous investment likely to lead to job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42239/15]