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Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I once had a motor car and it was said, in a derogatory fashion, that it could not pass a filling station.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The handbrake is off for the moment. We now have a Minister who may be suffering from an analogous condition.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: An analogous condition. It could be worse, because he cannot pass a Bill. The following is a list of Bills promised but not delivered: the Bord Gáis Éireann Bill, the broadcasting authority Bill, the electronic communications Bill, which allowed the Minister an opportunity to convert the electronic voting machines to an alternative use, the minerals development Bill — we could dig deeper...

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Kenny raised the issue of legislation about electricity.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The electricity Bill was promised for a long time, as was the national oil reserves agency Bill, which Government party Members will remember affectionately. All these Bills deal with issues that are pertinent and need to be debated. When will the Taoiseach nudge the Minister in the right direction?

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Mañana.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That cuts both ways. It is a two-way process.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Rubbish.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is a load of rubbish. It is the same old chicanery all the time.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I heard about the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, last week.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: He is spreading responsibility.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should be careful.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A good job indeed.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: He did not hear a question.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: What of ministerial responsibility?

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs incurred to date in 2005 or expected arising from the Government's decentralisation programme, the number of properties purchased, leased, fitted out, developed or modified; the cost in connection therewith; the number of options; the cost implied or entered into; if it is intended to offer inducement or encouragements; the costs in...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (13 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance if the measures he has taken to date in 2005 are sufficient to eliminate the prospect of cost overruns in respect of public contracts or procurements; if all Departments are compliant with his requirements or directives in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38944/05]

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (13 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to eliminate future cost overruns and overspends in respect of public procurements or contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39212/05]

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (13 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of State contracts or procurements in respect of which there are cost overruns in the past five years; the full extent of such overspends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39224/05]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Taoiseach if consideration will be given to compiling one access database to incorporate all Acts and statutory instruments appertaining to all Departments to give greater ease and access to this information via the web; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39133/05]