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Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Am I out of time? What an awful thing to say. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle has hurt me deeply. I will conclude by saying we all agree that there is a need to ensure the highest possible safety standards on the road and that we support the Minister's actions. I have doubts about the retrospective aspects of the legislation because I do not favour applying the law retrospectively. I only...

Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I concur with my colleague, Deputy O’Donovan, in that all Members have experienced the issues he raised, particularly contradictory speed limit signs. One often will have a stretch of road with a sign stating the limit is 100 km/h, while 100 metres further down a sign states it is 50 km/h. We are all in favour of doing everything possible and fair to reduce road traffic accidents...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That was also the case back when Fianna Fáil was in power.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. I thank the Tánaiste for that work.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I also support the request made by Deputy Smith for the retention of the RTE long wave radio service.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: No, I do not need it as I live close by it.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Many Irish emigrants abroad have recourse to that service and regard it as their lifeline with home. It is of significant sentimental importance to them and I strongly support Deputy Smith’s point. At this time of the year, alcohol seems to be used as a loss leader by many of the multi-chain stores to the detriment of existing establishments such as public houses. To what extent is...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should have some manners.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: When Deputies opposite were in control, no houses were being built.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 15. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it has been found possible to stabilise the price of beef to the producer with particular reference to the need to arrive at a situation whereby beef producers here may expect to be paid for their produce in line with adjoining and other European jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48421/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine arising from the recent report from Teagasc which drew attention to a serious downturn in income for dairy producers in the wake of the abolition of milk quotas, his Department's proposals to address such issues, with particular reference to the need to ensure the future of the family farm and the importance of the dairy and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review eligibility for exceptional needs payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48816/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the revised system in respect of rent support as applicable in the Dublin area may be applied in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, in view of the fact that failure to meet the increased rent will result in homelessness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49402/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the revised system in respect of rent support as applicable in the Dublin area may be applied in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49403/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if fuel allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49408/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Dental Services Provision (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for dental benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49412/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that all documents requested have been submitted in the case of a jobseeker's application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if a decision is likely to issue at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49415/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the procedure to be followed to wind up a business as a sole trader in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49414/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (18 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which price fluctuations to dairy and beef producers may be anticipated with the objective of putting in place stabilisation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49417/14]