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Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the ongoing difficulties in mining and exploration, particularly the exploration of minerals, is it possible to bring forward the minerals development Bill with a view to addressing the issues?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That will be a big help. I did not hear the Taoiseach's reply yesterday to the question I raised on the threat to children here and throughout Europe presented by Internet grooming. Is it possible to legislate in the context of the electronic communications miscellaneous provisions Bill due before the House? Will the Taoiseach determine whether this can be done by technical means as opposed...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The contention is that the EU Commission——

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is so long since we were here that I cannot remember the last sentence I put on the record. This amendment deals with policy directions to the commission. Amendments Nos. 49 to 56, inclusive, are being discussed together. Amendment No. 50 proposes in page 18, line 10, after "functions" to insert "or arising from specific circumstances". My reason for tabling that amendment was to...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I will come back in for the fun of it.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I agree the Minister has gone some way to meeting the concerns of the Opposition and the section he has introduced is beneficial. We must provide for the unforeseen and I am not sure that has been achieved in section 10A. As unforeseen events are likely to occur from time to time, my proposal in amendment No. 50 to insert the words "or arising from specific circumstances" would strengthen...

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Let the Taoiseach's Ministers take some responsibility.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is doing nothing.

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will substantially increase the free fuel allowance with a view to alleviating the hardship caused by high electricity and gas prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37615/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals to improve the back to work allowance scheme with particular reference to easing or improving the qualification requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37960/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for leave to remain here in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37485/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37486/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will undertake an agenda to implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report through securing the funding from the Department of Finance in the Budget 2007 estimates for the provision of much needed rheumatology services throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37991/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a grant for a hearing aid is available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37440/06]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on a submission made by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37955/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the number of sufferers of pneumonocosis arising from the mining industry; if he will examine the situation with a view to achieving a level of compensatory payment on the grounds of occupational injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37953/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will offer ex gratia payments to all suffers of pneumonocosis as a first step towards meeting their occupational injury requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37958/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions he has had with various interested groups or bodies with a view to addressing the long standing issue of former miners suffering from pneumonocosis; if he will investigate the extent to which qualification for occupational injury benefit payments can be eased for those who are diagnosed as sufferers, regardless...

Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the decision to refuse child benefit under habitual residence condition as a vital step in guarding against child poverty and preventing inequality amongst children living in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38171/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which he intends to expand, improve or extend the back to education allowance with particular reference to easing some of the qualification criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37961/06]