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Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I want to mention another matter for the benefit of the Deputies opposite who pointed out that the late Justin Keating correctly criticised the regime that was applied in a certain period. Deputy Rabbitte has already cleared that up by referring to the expectation in the 1970s that having struck gas on a number of occasions, we would have a plentiful supply in the future. It did not happen...

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We could talk about silver linings on every cloud and about billions of barrels of oil pumping up out of the ground until we are all black in the face. However, the fact is that we would not be dealing with reality. The only way to deal with reality is to look at the number of commercial finds that were determined during the period in the 1970s that I mentioned and measure it carefully by...

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: How long would they like to spend exploring on a not-for-profit basis?

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Can I ask a further question? How would Deputy Paul Murphy, who lives on the eastern shore of this island, like to delve into the depths of the Atlantic on a not-for-profit basis? He could then pray that we found the 600 barrels of oil and the billions of which he speaks.

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We might say the same about Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We cannot all go to Westminster.

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: You know how it feels now.

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate Deputy Pearse Doherty on being able to say what he just said with a straight face. It requires a great deal of conviction and commitment. I like him because he is a very nice fellow, but he has been speaking a lot of rubbish. What he failed to recognise when he quoted the period from 2006 to 2008 and the availability of finance in the country, and it should be clear to all...

Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry for coming in, but I was moved almost to tears when I listened to and watched what was on the screen over the past half an hour.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What is the position regarding the new children’s hospital establishment Bill? Have the heads been cleared and is it likely to come before the House soon? Regarding the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict Bill, the issue has manifested itself across the globe. Has action been taken on bringing the Bill forward in this or the next Dáil session?

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Do not go there.

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Did Deputy Martin get it wrong?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills in line with military forces throughout Europe and globally, with particular reference to the need to combat international terrorism; if all possible steps continue to be taken in respect of training, access to state-of-the-art technology, rapid deployment, and mobility;...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be upgraded, in terms of military equipment, transport including aircraft, sea-going vessels and road and land vehicles; if such equipment remains in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41161/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Tribunals of Inquiry Expenditure (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Taoiseach the extent which provision is being made, or has been made, for the costs associated with the Moriarty tribunal, in respect of which legal or other costs are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41094/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Applications (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why a respite care grant is not being awarded for 2014 to a person (details supplied) in County Meath; if any information remains outstanding, given that all the required information was submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41233/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is eligible for a fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41281/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if her Department has received all the relevant information relating to an application for a rent allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare which was submitted recently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41285/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining an appeal under the invalidity pension scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41352/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41372/15]