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Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I will resume my seat but I want to tell the Leas-Cheann Comhairle that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Tánaiste have responsibility——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I have resumed my seat.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I did not want to go through the whole list.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct. It is not possible. That is the problem. Nothing is possible.

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that sufficient structures, guidelines and regulations are in place and operational to safeguard the stability of the banking and financial services with particular reference to lending and borrowing policies, insider dealing, money laundering or other activities likely to have a knock-on effect or implications for the wider...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that adequate protective procedures and practices exist to protect the integrity of banking and financial services from unscrupulous operators, from within and outside the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22289/08]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance if steps were taken by banking international services here to prevent the occurrence here of financial scandals similar to those in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22290/08]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the strength of the Euro is adequately and accurately reflected in all trans-national transactions, both in the financial services and the commercial sector, having particular regard to the need to ensure that consumers and the economy here are not disadvantaged by restrictive practices applied here or abroad; and if he...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance if he directly or through the regulator has taken steps to ensure that Irish consumers in the financial services sector and outside receive the full benefit of the increased strength of the Euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22284/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance if action has been taken or will be taken to ensure that the strength of the euro is reflected in all financial transactions to the advantage of the Irish economy having particular regard to the purchase of goods and services from countries with weaker currencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22282/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance if the increased purchasing power of the euro is reflected to the advantage of the Irish consumer in all transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22283/08]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance if the cost of diesel oil indicates the need for adjustment in terms of VAT or excise duty having particular regard to the need to encourage the use of more eco-friendly fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22285/08]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reduce VAT or excise duty on diesel in view of the recent increase in its price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/08]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Finance the urgent steps he can take to address the spiralling increase in the price of diesel in view of the extent of excise duty or VAT accruing to the Government from the inflated prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22287/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes further incentives to encourage bio-fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22288/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance if action has been taken or is contemplated to improve the competitiveness of the economy through the financial and banking services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22291/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he has taken or proposes to take to combat inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that economic growth projections for 2008 are expected to be achieved; the extent to which revenue from taxation is expected to be affected by fluctuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22293/08]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected to implement the recommendations of the inter-Departmental group dealing with the disabled drivers disabled passengers tax concession 1994 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22294/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance when the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare is expected to open; the full extent of the accommodation provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22295/08]