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Written Answers — Export Markets: Export Markets (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of new markets for Irish exports identified and or created in each of the past three years and to date in 2010; their value on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36816/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he has engaged with the job-creating sectors throughout County Kildare with a view to generating increased employment and protecting existing jobs having regard to the experiences of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36820/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of small enterprise jobs created in County Kildare in each of past five years and to date in 2010; the number lost in the same period; the action proposed for increased activity in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36821/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the net number of new jobs created in the various sectors throughout County Kildare in the past five years; the number of jobs lost in the same period; the action proposed to redouble job creation efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36822/10]

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the difficulties experienced by the tourism industry in the past 12 months and the likelihood of difficulties in the future, is it intended to bring in the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill at an early date, as opposed to the current intention

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am aware there is no date. I am trying to encourage the Taoiseach to indicate to the House that he recognises the severity of the problem faced by the tourism industry.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am not encouraging debate. I am discouraging debate. Will the Taoiseach introduce that legislation shortly in order to ensure a debate takes place on this vital issue for the country's economy.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach. Having listened to the concerns expressed by the head of the ECB in the past couple of days, does the Taoiseach intend to bring in the two vital pieces of promised legislation which are on the list for 2011? I refer to the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill and the Central Bank (No. 2) Bill.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I note the Taoiseach did not indicate a precise date. I am concerned about that.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he directly, through the UN or EU had attempted to positively influence the situation in Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36417/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to indicate, while accepting the urgent need for the EU to encourage Serbia's accession to the European Union, recognition is given to the equally important requirement to bring those wanted for war crimes such as the Bosnian Serb Army commander (details supplied) indicted for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity and Croatian...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the ongoing situation regarding human rights abuses in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36424/10]

Written Answers — EU Meetings: EU Meetings (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has had dialogue with his EU and UN colleagues regarding the follow up operations at the various natural disaster locations throughout the world in recent years with particular reference to Pakistan, Haiti and Chile and or other locations; the extent to which comparisons have been made to determine the most...

Written Answers — EU Meetings: EU Meetings (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he in conjunction with his EU and UN colleagues have monitored the worldwide community response to the various natural disasters; if any lessons have been learned with particular reference to early and coordinated response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36412/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a permanent bed at a hospital can be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36153/10]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure the provision of the adequate and necessary range of facilities and support services to meet the requirements of children with special needs; if she will particularly seek to protect such children's support services at all costs notwithstanding the current economic difficulties; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36408/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when back to school clothing and footware allowance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36409/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36404/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 369: 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 Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/10]