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Sale of State Assets: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. There has been much discussion about the concept of sovereignty, a word which has been regularly bandied about in recent years. "Sovereignty" has different meanings for different people. However, it is generally understood to refer to a state's ability to control its own destiny, have all its own resources at its disposal and control...

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I have repeatedly asked during the past four or five years about the position of the bail (amendment) Bill. The previous Government, now residing on the opposite side of the House, continually promised its introduction was imminent.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the number of repeat offences highlighted during the past number of months-----

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: -----would it be possible to bring that Bill before the House as a matter of urgency to address the issues that are obvious?

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the damage done beforehand.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It was a horrible thing to do.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Vasco de Gama did not make as many U-turns as the previous Government.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs lost throughout the various skilled categories in each of the past ten years to date; the research undertaken to determine the reason for such losses; the action taken; the extent to which the issues noted have been resolved in the context of making this country an attractive location for investment in...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to liaise with the educational and training sectors with a view to maximising job opportunities for apprentices, those who have not yet completed their apprenticeship and those seeking such placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29124/11]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has had discussions with the EU Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science with a view to obtaining maximum support for the innovation and technology sectors; the extent, if any, of a planned programme agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29116/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs lost and created in each of the past five years to date in 2011; the extent to which particular sectors have been affected, positively or negatively, to a greater or lesser extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29117/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which focus is on job creation in the low, medium and upper income areas with particular reference to the need to have a balanced, supportive and self-sufficient economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29118/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has evaluated the reason or reasons for any job losses over the past five years to date with a view to determination of cause and addressing the issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29119/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which jobs in the manufacturing sector or services sector lost over the past five years can be replaced in the future; if the reasons for such losses can be adequately addressed in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29123/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to encourage job creation in the manufacturing and service sectors over the next five years with particular reference to identifying, in advance, world market needs and providing for such in all sectors in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29125/11]