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

Bernard Durkan: I never heard an argument like this in my life. It is ridiculous.

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

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to have another opportunity to speak on this subject. Any person observing our position from abroad would come to the conclusion that somewhere along the line we have missed something and we do not seem to have recognised the awkward and difficult situation in which we find ourselves. I reiterate that this is a very difficult situation. I have great respect for the previous...

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

Bernard Durkan: People arrived from across the world to find out how we have come to this conclusion. They were here almost every week wondering about the Celtic tiger - the myth of the Celtic tiger as has been clearly illustrated. They do not come anymore because they see that we were deluding ourselves. We were living in a land of myth, leprechauns and fairies. That is all over now and it is time that...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (4 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of instances in which the Revenue Commissioners have taken legal action against taxpayers in each of the past five years to date in 2011, whether against individuals or small medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10045/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (4 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court cases taken by the Revenue Commissioners against persons deemed to have a liability in each of the past five years to date in 2011; the amounts recovered outstanding or otherwise; the number of prison sentences served arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10046/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (4 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding action taken or proposed by the relevant authorities against banks or others deemed to have failed to take action to protect the national interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10047/11]

Written Answers — Skills Development: Skills Development (4 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his proposals to facilitate an upgrade of skills to meet the needs of the public and private sectors in the future; the degree to which he expects to meet the needs of the higher skill educational needs of major international corporations here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10027/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the file on the application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was referred to the appeals officer; if the date for an oral hearing is likely to be set in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9076/11]

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (3 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the current procurement procedures operated by the Health Service Executive; if those seeking to tender for purchase of supplies or supply of services are allowed to make offers in respect of individual items or if tenderers are encouraged to group or amalgamate the supply of items, goods or services, which could affect both...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total number of qualified registered nurses employed in the public health service on an annual basis from 2001 to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9075/11]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Initiatives: Diplomatic Initiatives (21 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to generating greater cohesion and solidarity and promoting a rediscovery of the original EU vision for Europe as set out by the founding fathers of the modern Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/11]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Initiatives: Diplomatic Initiatives (21 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 26: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will put in place a major diplomatic initiative throughout the EU member states within and without the euro zone with the objective of explaining Ireland's situation and position in respect of debt repayment with particular reference to allowing for sufficient economic growth and activity to provide for debt repayment;...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that they have been in the State for nine years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8949/11]

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Where is their concern now.

Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is a bit late for that.

Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise.

Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Revisionism.

Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: We know what happened.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his priorities for the development of a comprehensive effort and integrated national transport system in respect of road, rail, air and sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8589/11]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Apr 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and location at which motor accidents have taken place on the M4 motorway between Lucan, County Dublin and Kilcock, County Kildare; the cause or causes of such accidents if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8588/11]