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Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Fully fledged.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill, on which varying views have been expressed. I was a Member in 1994 when the House sat all night to discuss a Criminal Justice Bill which had caused grave concern in some quarters. I shared this concern, believing that some of the proposed measures might impinge on innocent people who are often the losers in these circumstances. Even...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is putting pen to paper right now, even as we speak.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I am so impressed. I am getting emotional.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Or four.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: July was mentioned yesterday.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Somebody has.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only scary experience.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Five minutes is not very much to take poetic licence. I agree with my colleague about ensuring that the public interest is maintained at all times. Yesterday I tabled an amendment to the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill to the effect that live broadcasting of proceedings in the House should be provided by way of a Dáil channel. I hope that comes to pass because it will bring the public into...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy missed one.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is not doing too badly.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has identified the primary schools throughout the greater Dublin area which currently have pupil teacher ratios in classrooms in excess of 30; her plans to address this issue as a matter of urgency with a view to bringing class sizes in the first instance down to an acceptable level; if she has received communication from many...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received requests from parents or school authorities seeking provision of facilities to cater for children with autism in mainstream schools; the degree to which she expects to respond favourably to such requests in 2007; the number of such requests currently with her Department; the number of children in need of such...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will fully address speech and language therapy requirements to the extent that all outstanding requests are fully met and adequate provision is made for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11019/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the need for the provision of extra speech and language therapy services at schools throughout County Kildare; her intentions to meet such requirements in full in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11028/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which it is intended to provide financial support and assistance to ensure the continued operation of the full range of facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; her views on the commitments, the ongoing needs and the future requirements of children and adults in this category; her further views on the...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which current and future accommodation and other requirements are met or are expected to be met at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10999/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which current and future accommodation and other requirements are met or are expected to be met at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11000/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which current and future accommodation and other requirements are met or are expected to be met at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11001/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which current and future accommodation and other requirements are met or are expected to be met at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11002/07]