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Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In addition to development charges, they must pay maintenance charges to companies established allegedly for the purpose of maintaining estates. These charges will be extracted from tenants regardless of ability to pay. It is timely therefore that Deputies have an opportunity to register their displeasure at this development. Most Deputies have been members of local authorities, an experience...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to accommodate the Chair. Now that the Government speakers have arrived in force and Ministers have poured into the House from all angles as they rush to the rescue of unfortunate tenants whom they have smitten hip and thigh for the past five years, I ask that the Government set out its excuses for what it has done to tenants in recent years.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps I could have a couple of minutes in which to contribute.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I support the views expressed by the other speakers on this side of the House on the issue under discussion and I emphasise the need, at a time when the entire energy issue is at a crossroads and when alternatives are being sought, to have due regard for health and safety, sustainability and renewability. If those issues are kept to the fore, there would be less need for certain interests to...

Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It will be ready before Easter next year.

Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to give the Government a gentle reminder regarding its proposals for delivering better Government in which it made a commitment on the minerals development Bill. This has progressed slowly through the system although it has been promised for a long time but it remains in the dim and distant future. In regard to the issue of emissions, carbon funding and trapping there is a Bill...

Written Answers — Ukraine Elections: Ukraine Elections (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the international community can encourage the democratic process in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13454/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he can foresee a breakthrough in discussions with the US authorities in the matter of an amnesty for the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13460/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of his discussions with the US authorities in the matter of the regularisation of the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13461/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will, through the EU or the UN, influence a specifically targeted and co-ordinated policy in terms of financial aid, peace-keeping and alleviation of starvation in respect of the most seriously affected African countries; the way in which this might be dealt with in order of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the African countries which currently suffer the greatest from strife, war, famine and human rights abuse; the degree to which these issues are likely to be addressed in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13456/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the African countries currently most vulnerable from war, starvation, human rights abuse and AIDS; the extent to which the international community is in a position to make real progress on these issues in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13462/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will encourage the international community through the EU or the UN to specifically target the African countries most seriously affected by war, starvation, health and humanitarian issues with a view to providing the necessary peace-keeping, aid and other requirements with the objective of making a positive impact at an early date;...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give an updated report on the situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/06]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his strategy for the ratification of the EU constitution; if this is likely to entail a revision of the existing proposal, the existing proposals or a new constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13088/06]

Written Answers — Sudanese Famine: Sudanese Famine (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assessment of the situation in Darfur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13452/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the occupational therapist reports for the disabled person's grant applications made to Kildare County Council can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12898/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when home help will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13477/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Finance the action which remains to be taken to conclude outstanding issues in respect of the proposed new site for Kill national school; if he expects the project to proceed in the current year in view of the unsatisfactory location of the present school from a health and safety point of view; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13550/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the lack of broadband services in the Black Valley, County Kerry; if he or his Department have been approached with a request for funding to facilitate an assessment of the extent of the problem; if the Government's proposals for the provision of broadband services in the area...