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Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It was a good opener.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Strictly speaking.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Do not go there.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Like everyone else, I extend my good wishes to the Tánaiste and the newly appointed Ministers and wish them well in the future. On promised legislation, I wish to raise an issue that has, no doubt, already been brought to the Tánaiste's attention, the ongoing dispute with pharmacists. Can she take the initiative and intervene with a view to bringing meaningful negotiations to a head?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Alternatively, will she withdraw or bring before the House the proposed pharmacy (No. 2) Bill. The extradition Bill has been hanging around, like a great deal of other legislation from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, for some time. It has been promised and threatened but nothing has happened. As the Minister sitting beside the Tánaiste is more familiar with this area,...

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is unfortunate.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is breaking my heart.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in the matter of the ongoing situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17065/08]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date through the aegis of the EU or UN in the matter of the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli issue with particular reference to the urgent need for humanitarian intervention at Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16933/08]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU and UN have attempted to exert a positive influence on the situation in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17074/08]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the information sought in relation to capital projects will be available (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17020/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17024/08]

Written Answers — EU Policies: EU Policies (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU is establishing and improving contacts with the Ukraine, Russia and other former USSR countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17064/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are engaging with the Iranian authorities with a view to establishing better and more peaceful relations between Iran, the US and the wider community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17066/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17067/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are engaged in positive dialogue with African countries with a view to the elimination of human rights or other abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17068/08]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Lisbon treaty has sufficient strength to prevent money laundering throughout Europe and between Europe and the wider community with particular reference to the need to tackle organised crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17069/08]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (1 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied that the Lisbon Treaty adequately addresses the issues of justice and home affairs with particular reference to the need to prevent illegal financial transfers across Europe and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17070/08]