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Written Answers — Western Balkans Issues: Western Balkans Issues (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he directly and together with his EU and UN colleagues remain focused on any issues arising in the Western Balkans with particular reference to the need to ensure and protect democracy and democratic structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33895/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to her reply to Parliamentary Question No 288 of 26 June 2012, the full extent of activity on the file since 2012 towards the determination of eligibility for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33795/12]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health further to parliamentary Question No. 570 of 19 June 2012, the location to which a patient can go to avail of treatment for cancer using the drug Anvirzel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33742/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: My concerns about this Bill arise from my personal experience of dealing with people who incurred serious debt during the boom through sub-prime lending. Like others in this House, I have spent a significant part of my life advising people on the way out of debt. This Bill gives rise to certain problems in this regard and I hope the Minister will see fit to introduce amendments during the...

Human Rights Issues (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he will influence and encourage positive stability measures in Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33906/12]

Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Two important items of legislation have been promised. The proceeds of crime Bill is urgently awaited. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed and is it likely to come before the House in early days? We have been waiting for the money laundering Bill for a long time, since the Opposition were in Government, in fact. Is that Bill likely to come before the House in the near future?

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy used to be responsible for the Department.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy abolished the health boards.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The health boards were abolished by the Deputy's party.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: That was the creation of the last Government.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy's party created that position.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It was the same when the Deputy was a Minister.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy would know all about that.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It is the legacy you left behind.

Written Answers — National Children's Research Programme: National Children's Research Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department has evaluated or identified issues affecting the psychological development of children with particular reference to isolating and addressing the most commonly identified contributing factors, if social or economic deprivation, health or environmental issues leading to a creation of feelings of...

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if, arising from the number of reported incidents of child physical, sexual or other abuse, any particular lessons will be learned as to how best the relevant State institutions can become aware of the issues at a much earlier stage; if, arising from these experiences, she has in mind any particular structural changes in the...