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Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That is debatable. I thank the Minister of State for the embellishments introduced by way of amendment. Those of us on this side of the House proposed similar amendments and as they are taken together, someone somewhere must have thought they were necessary. I remind the Minister of State that we were told that the technical amendments were not necessary, but having re-examined them the...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: ——because he came forward, in his usual inimitable way, and made a belated attempt to take on board the views of the Opposition.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I will not press the amendment.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is always in that capacity.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is very time conscious.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It will be promised though.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Given the number of post office closures all over the country, alarm has been expressed by those concerned about the future of the postal service. In addition, both unions and management have expressed the view that political leadership is required in this regard. When I asked the Taoiseach about the present whereabouts of the postal services (miscellaneous provisions) Bill he said it fell...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Geological Survey of Ireland Bill was also before the House but fell off the wagon.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is anxious to give a comprehensive answer. Will he look under the wagon again and tell us where is that legislation?

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It took rocket science to produce that result. The Tánaiste might have said whether he was going to reintroduce the legislation. That was the question. The Tánaiste should peer under the wagon.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 11, after "MEANS" to insert the following: "UTILISING THE MOST MODERN DIGITAL SYSTEMS OR COMBINATION OF SYSTEMS". There are 22 amendments in this grouping and I will refer to them briefly as I realise we have a short time to discuss the final stages of the Bill, though there will be ample time to discuss it later. Amendment No. 1 relates to an issue...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is a red herring.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he or his colleagues at the UN or EU have been in a position to positively influence the situation in Zimbabwe; the extent to which the international community can assist in the situation concerning the opposition leader; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10827/07]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he expects a resolution of the issue of the undocumented Irish in the US by way of review of general US immigration policy or by way of bi-lateral agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10820/07]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the full extent of the discussions he has had with the US authorities in the context of the regularisation of the undocumented Irish there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10821/07]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in the matter of an amnesty or other form of regularisation in respect of undocumented Irish in the US; if these issues are expected to be addressed in advance of the Irish general election or the forthcoming US presidential election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10824/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he directly or through the EU or the UN has been in a position to address the ongoing issues in the Horn of Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10457/07]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has discussed with his EU colleagues the issue of the ratification of the EU constitution having particular regard to the need for the Union to reaffirm its objectives and progress the European project; if his attention has been drawn to tendencies towards re-nationalisation within the Union; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken at EU level to invigorate and progress the European project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10823/07]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (21 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of the future development of the EU, he has observed indicators of re-nationalisation; the steps taken or proposed to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10825/07]