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Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which preparations have been made in the event of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12680/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the quality of residential accommodation at the various military installations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12681/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans further to update and modernise military hardware in respect of each branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12683/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Defence the ability of the military authorities to meet all anticipated overseas commitments as well as normal national duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12687/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of affordable houses available or likely to be made available throughout County Kildare in 2005; the cost of each unit to the local authority; the cost to the purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12666/05]

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is a serious issue.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, in view of the Data Protection Commissioner's report, when will the electronic communications (miscellaneous provisions) Bill come before the House because there are pertinent matters that need to be dealt with? Arising from a matter on which I did not get clarity yesterday, a Cheann Comhairle — the broadcasting Bill — I am anxious that the Bill be brought before...

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——of a fundraising effort for a Fianna Fáil candidate in the European elections.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle could throw everyone out.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State, Deputy Callely, wants to say something.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is why he was fired.

Digital Hub Project. (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I want to correct the wording of the matter I have raised. I should have said I wished to raise the abandonment of the digital hub by the developer. Unfortunately, the anchor tenant has left. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I do so because the digital hub project was supposed to deliver heavily in the area in which it is located. The project was announced...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he monitored pay and working conditions of non-nationals working here but employed through agencies such as in the recently reported case at Irish Ferries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12490/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if all non-national employees are being treated in accordance with Irish and European labour laws; the procedures he has put in place to identify and prevent breaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12168/05]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspectors involved in the supervision of working and pay conditions of employees throughout the country, both nationals and non-nationals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12487/05]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he monitors the pay and working conditions of non-nationals to whom work permits have been issued here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the net number of new jobs created here in each of the past five years; the number which were high tech or high wage; the number of lower paid jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12489/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications for work permits received in the past six months; the number approved, received or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12491/05]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which insurance costs here compare with those in the rest of Europe, the US, Australia and other countries to which Ireland exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12492/05]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (20 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which public liability, motor and other insurance costs are competitive in the context of all European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12493/05]