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Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I have two more issues to raise.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am anticipating a very positive response.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle would be interested in this as it might bring levity to the Opposition.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The common arrangements for gas Bill should bring a smile to the faces of the Opposition.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Has it been discussed in Cabinet?

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the Central Bank of Ireland here, through the European Central Bank, influenced this country's and EU lending and borrowing policies over the past ten years; the degree to which the ECB directed such policies; the lessons, if any, learned in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27608/11]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he or his Department, directly or through the Central Bank of Ireland, has monitored the borrowing requirements of the business sector over the past 12 months on a monthly basis; the extent if any to which the banks have responded positively to such requirements; the discussions if any he has had with both sectors with a view...

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected that the banking sector will provide the necessary credit for business in order to maintain reasonable growth prospects in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27886/11]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance the stage at which it is expected that Irish banks will lend sufficiently to meet the requirements of businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/11]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance if the banks have given any indication as to their willingness to meet the borrowing requirements of the business and domestic sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27892/11]

Written Answers — National Debt: National Debt (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent of national debt including the liability taken on by the State in the context of banking guarantees and or other supports in each of the past eight years to date in 2011; the extent to which this situation is expected to improve in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27888/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate any advice given, if known, directly to Irish banks or through the Central Bank of Ireland by the ECB and or the European Commission in each of the five years prior to 2008; the extent to which such advice, if any, was followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27889/11]

Written Answers — Household Savings: Household Savings (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent if known of savings held here; if incentives can be introduced to encourage the investment of such savings in a strategic fashion to benefit the economy directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27890/11]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which legislation arising from the Bretton Woods Agreement has been amended in recent years; the purpose of such amendments already undertaken or proposed; the extent to which neighbouring EU member states or others have legislated on these or related issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27891/11]

Written Answers — European Fiscal Policy: European Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have identified the full extent of the requirement to stabilise the eurozone countries, with particular reference to the need for restoration of confidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27893/11]

Written Answers — European Fiscal Policy: European Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected that a unified approach to the debt crisis throughout the eurozone can be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27896/11]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree, if any, to which it might be possible in future years to modify or moderate some of the most negative aspects of the financial bailout entered into with the EU and the IMF by his predecessors, with particular emphasis on areas that are likely to cause long-term damage to the country's economic prospects; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent the lending sector has accommodated or is willing to accommodate those with mortgage arrears; if the total number of households now in such arrears can be identified accurately; if the financial institutions are prepared to accept any culpability for the current levels of arrears in view of the abandonment of good lending practices in...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the relevant section of his Department has carried out a close examination of cost factors affecting industry and business in this country with particular reference to identifying the reasons for relocation to other jurisdictions; the best way that these issues can be addressed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (5 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when an appeal will be decided regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27739/11]