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Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister is digging himself into a hole.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, again.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: A political species.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Did you hear that, Chairman? They are reforming the planning system.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is still struggling.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Do I hear a voice calling in the wilderness?

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Regarding Nos. 56 to 58, inclusive, in section C of the Government's legislative programme, it is indicated that publication of No. 56 is expected in 2010 but that it is not possible to indicate when Nos. 57 and 58 will be published. Given the urgent need to introduce the legislation, will the Taoiseach inform the House whether it is deemed necessary and desirable to introduce it before it...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in the interests of clarity and accountability she will in future ensure that all parliamentary questions relating to the day to day expenditure at FÁS or other bodies, groups or agencies under her aegis are answered by her in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent she directly or in conjunction with other Departments proposes to put in place a job creation plan with particular reference to creating the proper climate for employers to increase their workforce, boost investor confidence and enhance the competitiveness of the manufacturing and service sectors;...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her future job creation proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41256/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps, if any, she has taken to ensure that consumers here do not have to go outside the jurisdiction for their shopping requirements; the action she proposes to take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41254/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has studied the reason that consumer goods here are more expensive than in adjoining jurisdictions and other EU countries; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41255/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to ensure the competitiveness of Irish exports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41257/09]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost in the economy in each of the past 24 months and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41259/09]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs created in the economy in each of the past 36 months to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41262/09]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has identified the most salient issues creating a barrier to job creation; her proposals to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41260/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if all of the groups, bodies or agencies under the aegis of her Department are accountable to her or the Houses of the Oireachtas for expenditure incurred throughout the course of the financial year; her plans to ensure that all such expenditure in future is accountable by her or the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of bodies, groups, agencies or other entities under the aegis of her Department; the budgetary allocation in each case, in each of the past five years and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41264/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action she proposes to take to reduce costs in the manufacturing and services sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41265/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (12 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has identified the main issues causing lack of competitiveness in the manufacturing and services sectors; her plans to combat these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41266/09]