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Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have studied the pink sheet again and considered the number of Bills outstanding.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Yes. There are 23 Bills promised, many of which are urgent. I am sure the Dublin Lord Mayor Bill is equally urgent.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have. I do not wish to delay the House by reading into the record each of the Bills-----

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----so I will encompass them in a single question. Of the 63 Bills that are grey and vague on the white paper, given that at least six Bills are important in improving this country's standing in the international markets - three banking Bills, an insurance Bill and another Bill - could urgency be applied by the Taoiseach to bring all of those Bills before the House in early date as opposed...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I was merely explaining for the benefit of your good self, a Cheann Comhairle, and the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach will wish to give a comprehensive answer. Could I hear it please?

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am not so sure about that.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I will. At this time, we should all recognise and acknowledge that at least one thing has happened, which is that the economic issue has moved centre stage. There are no other deflections, no other pretence and no suggestion that we will have a soft landing. Does the Ceann Comhairle remember the soft landing we were promised three years ago? It did not come.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have no doubt Deputy Finian McGrath will tell me when my time is up but I ask the Ceann Comhairle to advise me when I have one minute remaining.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: At least now it is recognised by all on the other side of the House that there is a serious economic issue. The soft landing has gone and if it was a soft landing it was not what was expected, anticipated or predicted by the Government. The Opposition was blamed by the Government for the economic state of the country. We have to ponder this because it is serious. In what way was the...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have one full minute left. There is not much damage one can do in a minute.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Whatever package eventually emerges, whether it be three years, two years, four years or more, the ability of the Irish economy, taxpayer and consumer to carry the burden and work our way out of the debt created by the people in authority who did not do their job has to be the underlying factor and not what experts, banks or anybody else thinks.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Other countries have held debates similar in nature to this one. The British and German Governments also attempted to introduce legislation to curtail the activities of bondholders and hedge hunters who may have had recourse to secret bank accounts in Switzerland. Both governments were concerned to proceed in this area. Has the Government or Minister initiated any inquiries arising from a...

Written Answers — National Pension Reserve Fund: National Pension Reserve Fund (27 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent of the national pension reserve fund at this time in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39196/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick [39175/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the entitlements available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39176/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will confirm that a work permit for eight years entitles a person (details supplied) in County Kildare leave to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39177/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39178/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39179/10]