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Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister of State remember back that far?

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Public expenditure was out of control for two years and Fianna Fáil had not the courage to stand before the people.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We had inflation rates of 18% to 20% when Fianna Fáil left office in 1981.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: As the Minister of State has revised every part of history, he might as well revise that part as well.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That was the way the Fianna Fáil Government had left us in 1979.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State only has memories going back a little while. Does his longer-term memory not function?

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We have no housing, no hospital services, no educational services and no law and order.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We have no hospital beds——

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——and have stretchers in hospital corridors.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Government's major achievement is mobile beds and people being treated in hospital car parks.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: While we know he believes it, the Minister of State should take it easy.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A massive speech.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It could not have been further from their minds.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy thinks I am generous. I am overwhelmed.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The poor people who have waited for the past ten years might have a look at a house now.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent of the role he expects Bord Gais to play in the production, generation or distribution of energy in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3947/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which it is Government policy to support the production of bio-diesel or other non-fossil fuel alternatives; his preferred options in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3970/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to support or encourage the production of alternative energy with particular reference to wind energy in the aftermath of the recent comments of the regulator; if he has given any direction in this regard or intends to so do; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3564/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his targets to achieve less dependency on fossil fuels and the development of alternative energy sources; his plans to offer incentives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3967/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the regulator in regard to the development of alternative energy sources; the extent to which he expects such sources to contribute to national energy requirements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3973/05]