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Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order and in support, I had the same experience as Deputy Howlin with regard to the same question. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle has a function. I am aware he is reluctant to use it.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: If a Minister or anybody treats the House with contempt, action can be taken.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The time has come when action should be taken against Ministers who refuse or avoid answering parliamentary questions, which is their responsibility. I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to do that.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We may have to do that.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: What were they celebrating?

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It should be.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Let me refer to two promised Bills. In view of the concerns expressed by some members of the Government, would it be possible to rush the broadcasting authority Bill into the House so we could all discuss the issue in question as soon as possible? In view of the Government's litany of overspending and miscalculations, would it not be timely to mark its progress to date by introducing the...

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy could get a fairly good nomination himself from time to time.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste must be first in the queue.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: John Wayne.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is not true.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is the same thing.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Members of the Government should laugh while they can. They will not do so for much longer.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It is small change to the Minister because it is not his money.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding decentralisation; the number of civil or public servants who have agreed to relocate from each Government Department or body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26760/05]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (5 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues with a view to improving banking or financial transaction systems in order to prevent money laundering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26761/05]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (5 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had any discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to the introduction of legislation for the prevention of money laundering through various financial transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27090/05]

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (5 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had any discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to updating regulations for the prevention of money laundering through financial services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27091/05]