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Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: This matter is relevant to the manner in which we order the business of this House. The Ceann Comhairle suggested I should raise the matter on the Adjournment, which I was reluctant to do. I undertook some research and I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will be interested to hear that of the 39 Adjournment Debate matters taken in this House since the beginning of this session, two were answered...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle is the only person who can help us and I am asking for his help now.

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Bernard Durkan: There is only one way this matter can be addressed. There is an erosion of democracy in this House.

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Bernard Durkan: Over a period, Ministers have become more reluctant and less inclined to answer questions relevant to their Departments and this is causing problems.

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Bernard Durkan: I also investigated it.

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Bernard Durkan: I can assure the Ceann Comhairle and, I am sure, he can assure me because he knows best-----

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Bernard Durkan: I have a better way. I am seeking that this House revert to previous best practice. That would not require any reform. We would simply have to go back to where we were.

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Bernard Durkan: I would like to make a final point. If I can show the Ceann Comhairle questions that were answered by Ministers ten years ago which are now being refused by Ministers of those Departments, will he accept my word then?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle seems to be reluctant to take into account my suggestion to him.

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Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach knows that what I am saying is true. There are a number of Ministers, one or two of whom are sitting opposite now, who know also that what I am saying is true.

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Bernard Durkan: I am pleading with the Ceann Comhairle to-----

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Bernard Durkan: -----allow the Taoiseach to deal with the issue. This issue is going to arise again and again.

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Bernard Durkan: It is not dealing with them. What is happening is-----

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Bernard Durkan: -----that in the meantime Government is eroding the rights of the Opposition. We will have to introduce reform to return to where we were, which is crazy.

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Bernard Durkan: I will raise it again in this House.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the option open to him to encourage development in the tourism sector in 2009 with particular reference to competing with other tourism venues; if he will increase or enhance investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37492/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the tourism sector with a view to identifying and addressing the issues currently of greatest concern to the industry; if he will take particular initiatives or issue directions arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37887/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to improve competitiveness of the tourism industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37888/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he has taken or will take to assist the tourism industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37889/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his priorities in 2009 in respect of the allocation of funding to appropriate and qualifying bodies, groups or agencies from the proceeds of the national lottery; if such allocations are expected to follow or deviate from the practices or procedures of previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37491/09]