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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rent and supplementary welfare support was terminated on the basis of cohabitation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin when clear evidence to the contrary was provided; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused to the persons and their children, that they have been given notice to...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of promotions by rank approved or pending in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32559/06]

Written Answers — Military Escorts: Military Escorts (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost of military escorts in respect of cash in transit in each of the past five years; the extent to which the financial institutions have paid for the service; the extent outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32569/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which all military equipment including transport vehicles, aircraft and seagoing vessels are modernised and up-to-date to international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32570/06]

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent of discussions to date in regard to Ireland's participation in EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32565/06]

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent of the training offered to members of the Defence Forces in anticipation of participation in EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32566/06]

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Hail to Deputy Johnny Brady.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Government should arrange the business of the House.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We are surviving.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Minister shed some light on the development of the proposals in Delivering Better Government? The proposals in question, like many other things, were included in the Fianna Fáil manifesto at the last election. I am interested in how the proposals can be squared with the recent substantial increase in the price of gas.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That increase was authorised at a time when the product was free on world markets.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I know the Minister is ready to give the answer.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He is just shy.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There is nothing wrong with that for him.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am asking about the minerals development Bill. It needs to be brought before the House so the Minister's colleagues can give some indication of how this matter will be dealt with.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It was free on the world market.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is another botch job.

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (11 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken or proposes to take to combat job relocation to lower wage economies with particular reference to identification of the most obvious cost factors affecting employment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32072/06]

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (11 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he has evidence to illustrate the degree to which prices rose or fell following the abolition of the groceries order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32382/06]

Written Answers — Export Trade: Export Trade (11 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that Irish exports are adequately competitive on world markets; the noticeable trends with particular reference for Ireland to maintain its export markets throughout the EU and worldwide; if he proposes to take steps to enhance this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32073/06]