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Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I do not want to disappoint the Ceann Comhairle. I will intervene again, but I wanted to support my constituency colleague, as his comments were true. The use of the guillotine to ram through legislation in an undemocratic fashion that is abusive to the Houses of Parliament has become commonplace.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have three issues regarding promised legislation. Apropos respite places and the issue referred to by the Taoiseach to the effect that only 130 places would be affected, is that figure of 130 extra or is it included in the number of places already closed down?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, it relates to the promised eligibility for health and personal social services legislation. I believe one of the most crucial and personal social services involves the support services already referred to.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am encouraging the Taoiseach, perhaps, to clarify what he said this morning-----

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Bernard Durkan: -----when he received information from the Minister for Health and Children that only 130 places would be affected. Are we to conclude-----

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Well, can the Ceann Comhairle tell me?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: There will be an awful lot of people outside the House very shortly and they will be inquiring about this.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have not finished yet. I took the Ceann Comhairle's advice on another issue as well, and I presume we shall get that information or in any event somebody else can raise it with the Taoiseach. I took his advice and tabled a number of parliamentary questions. The information I received on a question relating to the number of prisoners on early release or one type of release or other over...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It is, and it is on legislation as well.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: If the Ceann Comhairle had not interrupted me, I would have told him by now. Almost a quarter of the total prison population has been on early release. The critical question I raised, on foot of that, was regarding the number of people on bail-----

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: There is promised legislation.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle will not make inquiries. I can make them myself. A quarter of the total prison population is on early release.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: A vast number have been on bail while charged, and the bail amendment Bill that I have raised 100 times before in the House is relevant. The Ceann Comhairle keeps interrupting me all the time. Can I ask-----

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am being respectful, and giving respect to the House involves answering questions when asked.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: What does the Ceann Comhairle mean there is no date for the legislation? Criminals are going around this city, and others as well, shooting people while on bail.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The legislation is item No. 72 and the Taoiseach knows that as well as I do.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Then, notwithstanding the forthcoming event, Bastille Day, which is the real guillotine time, I suggest that, after some period of contemplation, the Bill should be brought before the House as soon as it returns after the summer break. May I suggest that after a period of some contemplation a conclusion is made of a satisfactory nature? Then, without any other intervention, the Bill should...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: What does the Taoiseach mean by that?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Is it not possible? I am disappointed now.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Tánaiste wish to take me there?