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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he will continue to fund the autism unit for the Clogherinkoe/Derriiturn area of County Kildare in view of the ongoing and particular need for same under the present economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/09]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when it is expected the judicial review will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if home help will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6757/09]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, Deputy Gogarty made a suggestion of corruption a moment ago and should withdraw it. It is not in the interest of this House and no Member, on any side, should make such a suggestion. I ask that he withdraw it.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry but there should be no clarification at all.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry but——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ——the Deputy suggested that Deputy Shatter——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: He said, "You are just as corrupt."

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Is he withdrawing it?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: He suggested, "You are as corrupt."

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I heard it clearly.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: What is a political charge?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am a quiet person and I will take a lot of abuse but I will certainly not take that kind of nonsense or stand idly by when that goes on. Regardless of whose time we are eating into, I will not stand idly by when somebody alludes to or implies corruption on the part of a another Member of the House, unless he backs it up. I refer also to what happens outside the House.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is not what I heard.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They were.

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if further budgetary cutbacks are proposed arising from the ongoing economic trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6569/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Investigations: Banking Sector Investigations (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he sought or received an audit report in respect of Anglo Irish Bank before committing State and taxpayers' support; if the full extent of liability and banking practices were thoroughly investigated and by whom prior to or after the commitment to a rescue package or nationalisation; if he, the Central Bank or the regulatory...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (18 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that he, the Central Bank and the regulatory authorities have taken adequate steps to stabilise and restore confidence in the banking system in accordance with best practice and good governance; if he plans or expects a return to traditional banking, borrowing, lending and governance practice and principles; if he has sought or...