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Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is what Fianna Fáil Members have been doing all their lives.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It did not stop Fianna Fáil Members.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Members opposite have not changed very much either.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: He should go back seven years and find out when the rot started.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. This rubbish drives me up the wall.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Particularly in respect of seven years ago. There were two general elections in which Fianna Fáil codded the people and caused them pain.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I knew the Deputy would mention it.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: All is well in Tallaght.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That will be the day.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Certainly I cannot do the kind of damage in three minutes that the Government has managed to do in the past six of seven years. I was amazed to hear a Government backbencher suggesting that the Opposition should be invited in to see the books which are in a complete mess and the country is broke. The country is now bankrupt and the Government is looking for suggestions from the Opposition....

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is the problem; they cannot deal with anything.

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to divert the proceeds of the proposed sale of military installations, buildings or lands towards the further modernisation or upgrading of the Defence Forces or attendant facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3533/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of locations at which the Defence Forces are serving overseas; the number of personnel involved; the expected numbers required in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3794/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for future participation in EU or UN sponsored missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3795/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Defence if further requests have been received for the deployment of more Irish troops on various EU or UN peace-keeping or peace-enforcement missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of strength of proposed deployments of Irish troops overseas with particular reference to the need to ensure sufficient strength for their own protection and that of their colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3799/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Defence the anticipated strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3790/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 26 November 2008, if the proposed upgrading of military equipment in respect of the Defence Forces will proceed as planned; his proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3791/09]

Written Answers — Air Corps Strength: Air Corps Strength (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to increase the strength of the Air Corps; if it is intended to upgrade or replace equipment including air craft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3792/09]