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Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance how it is intended to ensure compliance throughout the eurozone countries with the terms and conditions of the Fiscal Stability Compact in view of the experience of non-compliance with the previous Stability and Growth Pact; if provision is likely to be made for latitude in respect of the 0.5% debt/growth ratios contained in the compact in the...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the network of gaelscoileanna throughout County Kildare and the lack of second level educational facilities in the region, he will consider making provision for Gaelcholaiste Chill Dara in line with the views expressed by the boards of management of the existing primary gaelscoileanna; if he will engage with Kildare...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in respect of an application for subsidiary protection in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10081/12]

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: That is Deputy Mattie McGrath's area.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mattie McGrath gets jealous if one wanders into that area.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It did not stop.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation - this arises from the neglect of the local authority housing sector by the previous Government - the housing Bill has been promised for some time. It should have been dealt with by the people now in opposition, but it was not. To what extent has progress been made in bringing the heads of the Bill to Government, and when can it be expected to come before the House?

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I have another question, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I know. The Opposition Members have taken up all the time.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The unfortunate Members on this side of the House have a view as well.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask about a Bill that has been needed for years, including during the time of the previous Administration.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to the companies Bill, the aim of which is to update company law to ensure that we do not have breaches of company law that could result in serious liabilities for the Exchequer. What progress has been made on this? I know it is a detailed Bill with many sections. Would it be possible to bring some parts of it to the House at an earlier stage to address the issues that have become...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have been made aware of large-scale human rights abuses in the wake of various conflict points globally; the action taken or likely to be taken to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9980/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of countries in which the death penalty has not been yet abolished; the executions recorded on an annual basis through the enforcement of the death penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9981/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have focused on the ongoing issues of war, famine and starvation, genocide and ethnic cleansing at the various known flash points throughout the globe; the extent to which his EU and UN colleagues can co-operate to address such issue; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the events in Syria have been the subject of discussion at EU and UN level; the degree to which opportunity for positive intervention has been identified in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9983/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in Syria remains on the agenda at EU Council meetings; the action taken or proposed of a positive and restraining nature arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9984/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when it is expected that the combined influence of the international community will be brought to bear to bring to an end the ongoing conflict in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9985/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which conflict in Africa remains an issue for discussion with his colleagues at EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9986/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 135: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues, directly or through the UN can make a positive intervention to address human rights, ethnic cleansing and genocide in the horn of Africa and the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9987/12]