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Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which an effort continues to be made to examine the wisdom of the use of interest rate increases as a means of combating inflation in view of the likelihood that such increases are ultimately most likely to penalise EU countries with the greatest debt liabilities and consequently their ability to repay debt with obvious consequences...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he intends to impress upon his EU colleagues the necessity to ensure that EU trade negotiations in the context of the World Trade Organisation do not impact negatively on this country's national economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20351/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a social welfare payment will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20218/11]

Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: What solution does the Deputy propose?

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The previous Government was promising the legal costs Bill for ten years. I do not know whether it was threatened or promised but it was never introduced in any case.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: With regard to promised legislation, the legal services Bill seems to be the most appropriate replacement. Will the Taoiseach indicate that it will not be awaited for ten years, notwithstanding the performance of the previous Government? What is the position on the national vetting bureau Bill, which is becoming increasingly important? The Taoiseach has already expressed a particular...

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: -----have been promised for many years.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to the Members opposite.

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she intends to put in place measures to prevent child abuse of a mental, physical or sexual nature; the degree to which she has had discussions with various groups in this context; if and when she expects to put in place the necessary protective measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19788/11]

Written Answers — Bullying of Children: Bullying of Children (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she has had an opportunity to study the extent to which children and teenagers are bullied by their peers or others; the extent to which this happens through the Internet or mobile phones, social networks or otherwise; the extent to which she can put in place procedures to alert parents, guardians or school...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 28 June 2011, if it is recognised that the tax payer concerned at all stages followed the advice of their tax consultant, that they received written confirmation from the Revenue Commissioners indicating that they were due a refund of more than €22,000, that the first instalment was paid, and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when an appeal in respect of rent support will be heard in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19873/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare with respect to basic social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19876/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to address the issue of bullying through the Internet, mobile phones and social networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20040/11]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for improved child protection with particular reference to the need to prevent child pornography and/or opportunities leading to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20044/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or proposed residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19874/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position regarding residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if he will examine the case with a view to determination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19875/11]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she intends to address the ongoing issues of youth affairs with particular reference to the need to provide facilities to encourage youth in a positive and meaningful way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20038/11]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she proposes to take any particular initiative to address the social issues affecting the young population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20039/11]