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Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will this legislation be passed in this session? It is a major issue on which many people depend.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: What does the Ceann Comhairle mean by stating this is completely unrealistic? It is a simple and straightforward question.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: This Bill has been before the Seanad for six months.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Tánaiste say-----

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Therefore, the presumption is that what is going on at present is a fudge.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle is aware there is a fudge going on and the Government has no intention of introducing this Bill to this House.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Government should tell this to those who are waiting for it outside. Is that not correct?

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I have one thing to say to the Tánaiste. Look around.

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil Under Standing Order 32 (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Social Welfare Benefits (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I assure the House no ill will was intended on my part. It was one of those things we all have to do from time to time when raising issues. This matter is unique because the Minister of State and I share the constituent affected and we can both help in the way people would like us to co-operate for the benefits of those we represent. I am sure the Minister of State will respond positively....

Social Welfare Benefits (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Could this debate be considered as an appeal?

Written Answers — Bench Warrants: Bench Warrants (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of warrants for arrest on foot of criminal charges outstanding at present; the average length of time for execution of such warrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/10]

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners currently incarcerated; the number on short term, daily or other forms of release on a monthly basis throughout the past 12 months; the number on early release; the number of prisoners per cell throughout the prison service over the same period; the number of cells with an occupancy rate from one to...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to counter the use by criminals of lethal weapons including guns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19768/10]

Written Answers — Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the degree to which all the various elements of the 2009 legislation under the various Acts passed to combat organised criminal gangs have been implemented; if regulations, directives, instructions or orders have issued to implement the legislation as passed in its entirety; if he will further outline precisely the degree...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the degree to which his Department, FÁS and other relevant Departments and agencies intend to interact in the rebuilding of the economy with particular reference to employment creation and retention; if he will further outline his proposals, if any, to examine and address the precise reason for the relocation of...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 6 May 2010, when a comprehensive reply will issue; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this issue has been raised in numerous parliamentary questions without success; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19772/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 6 May 2010, when a comprehensive answer will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19773/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 29 April 2010, when a comprehensive answer will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19775/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 27 April, 2010, when a comprehensive answer will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19774/10]