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Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: There were 15 years of contradiction.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Buachaill dona.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only damp squib.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had discussions with the relevant authorities on the issue of apprentices whose training has been interrupted by the economic downturn; if it will be possible to facilitate the completion of such apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider priorities of a scheme whereby apprentices who have not completed the practical or work experience part of their courses due to the economic situation can be offered an early opportunity to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his proposals to facilitate job creation and job retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10120/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will set out, arising from his discussions with the various stakeholders, his intentions to address economic obstacles as identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10121/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his proposals to respond to the business sectors which have made submissions to him which may have a beneficial impact on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/11]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the degree to which he can obtain support from the EU to facilitate industry seeking to modernise and become more competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10122/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his priorities for the expansion of job creation in the manufacturing and service areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10123/11]

Written Answers — Technology and Innovation: Technology and Innovation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he intends to encourage or incentivise the use of technology and innovation as a means of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10125/11]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Businesses: Small and Medium Businesses (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he proposes to address the issues raised by small and medium enterprises with a view to maximising their potential in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10126/11]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); if the matter will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10168/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application made for family reunification in respect of a person (details supplied)in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason mobility allowance was discontinued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10132/11]

Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to incentivise employment growth now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10043/11]

Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his priorities to rejuvenate the economy over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10044/11]

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Does Deputy Higgins remember that?

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is a help.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: How in the name of God can you come up with an argument like this? Do you think you are going to have increased wages in the present climate?