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Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The national vetting bureau Bill is regarded as important legislation for the protection of children. To what extent has the Bill progressed and when is it likely to come before the House? The companies Bill is a consolidation Bill and is very intricate. It is also seriously needed at present, and was needed over the past ten years. If the amendments had been in place the country would not...

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Do the Opposition Members remember when they were over here? This is what one gets from previous standing ovations.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Why did the IMF have to come here in the first place?

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Fleming is suffering from a loss of memory.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy McGrath should stick to-----

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: No way.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Deputy's party should have remembered that for the last ten years.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is a pity its Ministers did not turn up now and then.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is because of what happened for the past 15 years. Where has Deputy Mattie McGrath gone to?

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Sinn Féin could teach people about being two-faced.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Sinn Féin is the same in the North.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: What happened in Northern Ireland?

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Who voted in favour of cuts in Northern Ireland?

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: If the Deputy went back, she might find that they did.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is getting dirty now. She does now know all she thinks she knows.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (1 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of prisoners currently incarcerated at all locations throughout the country; the number in high-security or other forms of prison, including open prisons; the extent to which rehabilitative or training programmes are available throughout; the total number of prisoners eligible for such schemes; the number currently...

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (1 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in the course of the current appraisal of Garda stations and staffing levels throughout the country, he will ensure that adequate resources remain to provide for the maximum possible level of Garda cover in all areas throughout the country, with particular reference to the need to continue relentless pursuit of the activity of...

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (1 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that adequate resources are available to him to enable the Garda to continue in its actions against organised crime; if all of the necessary legislation is now in operation; if further legislation is needed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38233/11]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (1 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that sufficient resources are available to An Garda Síochána to facilitate the maximum level of activity, including surveillance, intelligence and prosecution, against criminal gangs with a view to a maximum level of attrition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38235/11]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (1 Dec 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the necessary resources remain available to the Garda to ensure the maximum level of activity against drug gangs; if such resources will remain available as required in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38238/11]