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Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Surely the Deputy is mixing up his jurisdictions.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Not at all.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Start again.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this legislation. Like everybody else, this Bill is brought before the House out of necessity. It is one of those things that has happened. This country's economy has taken a fearful nose-dive and it is normal to expect everybody to make some kind of contribution in the emergency position in which we find ourselves. The Financial Emergency...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I can remember what Deputy McGrath was campaigning for before the last general election. He campaigned for the spending of more money in an economy that did not have enough. He decided to change course because he felt that the resources were there. Unfortunately, he was misleading the public, and I would ask him not to continue to mislead the public in the future. I ask Members of the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Standards: Broadcasting Standards (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department's remit; his views...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the requirement in terms of investment in communications technology such as broadband and mobile phone telephony is sufficient to meet current and future requirements; if a particular strategy is required on a national or regional basis in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Taoiseach if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or likely cost to the Exchequer arising...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date in respect of an application for an Irish passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37449/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if arrears of income tax due and referred to the sheriff for collection are based on actual, agreed or assessed figures, or a combination of both; if an extension of time can or will be given to allow the submission of any outstanding documentation in view of the fact that the taxpayer (details supplied) is suffering from a serious illness; and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or likely cost to the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a special needs assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37153/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or likely cost...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which access to major heritage sites continues to be available to the public; if his attention has been drawn to reduced access to such sites for any particular reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37142/11]

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will set out the ten heritage sites, structures or buildings that attracted the most visitors in each of the past five years and to date in 2011; the benefit in terms of tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37143/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or...

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a one parent family allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37161/11]