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Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In other words, there will be cuts to accommodate the new position.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: How many amendments to the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009, which is in committee, have been processed?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That was the answer to the question but one has to put it in a certain way. I am a little concerned about another issue. A number of Bills are awaiting Committee Stage, including the Spent Convictions Bill 2007, Student Support Bill 2008, Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008, Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009, Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010,...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Another part of the question which is relevant at the moment relates to the collective investment (consolidation) Bill which has been on the Order Paper for a considerable time. I am sure everyone agrees it is pertinent and urgently required and that a debate should be facilitated in the House as soon as possible. Publication is not expected at this stage. Why is this the case?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Is there any indication as to when those consultations might be completed, given the urgency of the situation?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Would it be possible to make some inquiry?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: No, a Cheann Comhairle, this relates to something that has been brought before the House in the last few days. With regard to the use of the word, "ongoing", we need to know what is the conclusion and we need to know the end line. It took two years to give some indication as to what was the true position with regard to other issues before this House. This is an urgent issue. I again ask...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Taoiseach aware-----

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am not being flippant-----

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Sorry, a Cheann Comhairle, this is important legislation. I am not asking for detail, I am asking for a precise time-----

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle is only interested in interrupting me. This is important legislation which is pertinent at this time. It has been the subject of discussion in this House for the past two years. I am again asking the Taoiseach whether he attaches any importance to the introduction of that legislation.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach does indeed disappoint me and I know he is upset about that.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Order of Business is separate.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Are we taking questions on the Order of Business?

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: He should have driven the truck towards Government Buildings.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle has forgotten about me again.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: While I know I am shrinking by the day, I had hoped I was still visible. In light of Deputy Ring's comments yesterday, I wonder whether I have received the same treatment as the Deputy today. The matter relates to promised legislation and I will address it in a moment. First, however, I will remind the House of the quality and standard of service Members receive at present. This issue...

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I will need 30 seconds to complete my contribution provided the Ceann Comhairle does not interrupt me. I asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital wards in various hospitals which, for one reason or another, have been decommissioned or are partially functioning or closed and the number and location of beds, theatres or back-up services and facilities which have been...

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I propose to cite a precedent in this regard. Similar circumstances arose a couple of years ago in the mother of parliaments.