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Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which commitments entered into by the international community in the aftermath of such natural disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti have been honoured in full or in part; the degree to which it can be anticipated that such commitments will be delivered on; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he can influence and encourage positive stability measures in Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9989/12]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent, if any, to which he and his EU or UN colleagues have managed to highlight human rights abuses as identified by the OSCE special representatives on human rights defenders and to implement OSCE guidelines for the protection of human rights defenders with particular reference to cases (details supplied);...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if a refund of income tax is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9171/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in awarding of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9172/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the definition of light work as in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9173/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current position in respect of an outstanding appeal for child benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; when a decision will be made in respect of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9497/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct amount of old age pension payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9759/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the matter of determination of entitlement to residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9195/12]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision of deportation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick with particular reference to the Zambrano case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9462/12]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason it currently takes up to six months to process DNA evidence obtained from crime scenes; his plans, if any, to expedite this process in the interest of justice for victims of crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9943/12]

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the activities of criminal gangs and the ongoing disregard for life, will the bail Bill be brought before the House as a matter of urgency? It has been promised for a long time. When Fianna Fáil was in government, it promised to introduce the Bill for approximately ten years. It is important that it be brought before the House as a matter of urgency. To avoid a repeat of what...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I have just been presented with the legislative programme and have not had time to go through it, but I am sure if the legislation is not included it, it will be presented to the House as a matter urgency.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am aware of the Bill passed last December, but following its passage this latest incident occurred. Will criminals, injured while committing a crime, going to court to seek compensation become a regular occurrence?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There is an issue. Will it become a regular occurrence for criminals to go to court to seek compensation if they get injured in the course of committing a crime?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Cheann Comhairle for that.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am as near to it as is the Deputy.

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: That is not true. It is rubbish and Deputy Martin knows it.

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The country was well and truly sunk when Deputy Martin left office.