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Other Questions: EU-IMF Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he continues to monitor the performance of the various Government Departments in respect of the achievement of targets and or reforms; those Departments that so far have achieved the best result and those that might be expected to improve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17830/13]

Other Questions: EU-IMF Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet the targets set by the Troika and agreed by his predecessors in respect of public pay and expenditure; the extent if any to which he expects any changes by way of alleviation of the impact on the economy in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: EU-IMF Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. I acknowledge his herculean efforts and those of his Department, the Labour Relations Commission, LRC, and the trade union movement in the long and detailed negotiations. In the end, the proposals did not receive support in the recent vote. Without disadvantaging those who engaged in the discussions and being mindful of the need to include...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Service Staff (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: He is in denial.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Croke Park Agreement Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Can we all join in?

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome this important legislation, which I have called for on many occasions, and compliment the Minister on bringing it before the House. We have learned from the downturn in the economy that there was a lack of adequate regulation, oversight and accountability in certain areas of society. We know where this has brought us. The financing of terrorism and criminal activity, two areas...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation apropos the ongoing-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I am doing my best. I have not delayed the House so far.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I assure the Ceann Comhairle that it is not my intention to delay proceedings. Apropos the ever increasing activity of criminal gangs, when is the bail Bill likely to be before the House? Have its heads been discussed and approved by the Cabinet? Regarding the much publicised need for a court of civil appeal, when is the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill likely to be before the...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I have a few other issues concerning Bills that date back to Deputy Calleary's time in government.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will issue an Irish passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has already furnished copy of their birth certificate and confirmatory affidavit in respect of their citizenship but who is not in a position to obtain her original birth certificate; if arrangements to process her passport...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of the payment of the local property charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18014/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners may be prepared to accept repayments of €100 per month in respect of overpayment of mortgage interest relief in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18131/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will, arising from changes in the primary school transport scheme for 2011/2012, the extent to which such changes are likely to impact negatively on a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18067/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial support available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18072/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Statistics (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the various targets set by his Department in respect of public expenditure throughout the public sector are in line with expectations and/or targets to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18175/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Statistics (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which cost-cutting targets set by his Department in respect of all areas of the public service remain in line with expectations to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18176/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Statistics (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which reform, savings, or cost cutting measures have respectively contributed in line with budgetary expectations in each of the past two years to date; the degree to which options in this regard remain open in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18177/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Statistics (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in the context of the current year in respect of public expenditure reform, the extent to which he expects each sector throughout the public service to be in a position to contribute to the overall objectives keeping in mind the on-going economic difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18182/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Statistics (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects to be in a position to monitor the effects of cost-cutting and savings with particular reference to the impact on individual public service at all levels in view of the impact of the on-going economic situation; if he sees any particular areas that might offer some relief in this area; and if he will make a...