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Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: There is one other Bill.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I have mentioned the companies Bill many times.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is a very extensive proposal.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Could I ask the Taoiseach to give some indication of the extent to which its progress has been further expedited?

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: When might we expect to see it appear before the House?

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 26: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total number and location of Irish embassies, permanent trade or other delegations throughout the world; the ratio of costs to diplomatic trade or other traffic measured on an annual basis; the savings likely and accruable to the State in the context of any economies; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which trade volume has increased as measured with the various embassies or missions abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/11]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any progress has taken place with a view to regularising the position of undocumented Irish in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33797/11]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and location of countries on the continent of Africa now facing serious difficulty arising from starvation, war and or human rights abuse; the extent to which he can influence the international community with a view to maximising the impact of aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33798/11]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he directly and together with the international community has managed to avert some of the hardship arising from war, hunger and starvation from the Horn of Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33799/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his colleagues within the EU and UN continue to monitor the situation in the western Balkans with particular reference to the need to ensure continued stability in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to engage with non-governmental organisations with a view to ensuring that aid is strategically directed to ensure maximum benefit to those for whom it was intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33801/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and the international community continue to monitor the situation in Iran with a view to preventing human rights abuses and persecution of academics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33802/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to monitor the persecution of citizens attempting to promote democracy at various locations throughout the globe; the extent if any of an agreed strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33803/11]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent if any to which the international community can encourage the installation of democratic structures in Libya and or other locations that have been the subject of regime change in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33804/11]

Written Answers — OECD Report: OECD Report (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he responded to a request for data in connection with the OECD education report At a Glance in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33744/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in respect of an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33748/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment regarding a hip replacement will be scheduled in the near future in Tallaght hospital, Dublin, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health if the level of home help to the value of €1516.00 per month awarded by the home care executive will be maintained in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33747/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which an audit has been done of the total employment throughout the transport and tourism sectors with particular reference to the potential to absorb into the sector a greater proportion of those currently long-term unemployed; the extent to which he can or will engage with the relevant, interested parties, such...