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LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on this important subject. Two or three things need to be borne in mind. The LGBT community deserves to be recognised and protected. Them being different is not a reason for hatred or to generate hatred, but to be able to go about their lives the same as everybody else. It is in respect of this that I want to say a couple of words. ...

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: ...achievement we are in our current position. Some members of the Opposition, as it happens, have been to the fore in dealing with these issues as well, so they should also take credit. At the end of the day, we are where we are, where we had not been since 1845, with the largest number of people ever in employment. That is a major achievement. We can and will do much more, but we need...

Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: ...that we had overcome those issues because of factual experience and unfortunate developments that took place throughout the 20th century. Unfortunately, people's memories are short enough and we are where we are. There is a series of stark questions in front of us now. We must ask ourselves have we the resolve, resourcefulness, ability, courage and stamina to tackle this matter head on...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (4 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: It is unfortunate we are where we are. This is a serious issue and it has been thrust upon us. We did not bring it upon ourselves and nor did all other countries across the globe. The virus is here, however, and it is raging. It has been clearly demonstrated that meetings of people, however large or small, contribute to it spreading. I do not mean people do so deliberately, but it just...

Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (13 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: ...people, not one of whom merited favourable consideration. I asked myself how that could be. Fortunately, that person was relieved of that post, and that is as it should be. The point I wish to emphasise is that we are where we are and we have come through difficult times. We came through the economic crisis just gone and many difficult times in previous economic crises, and I have no...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: ...pretence is a dangerous game. Unfortunately, they were wrong but they did not have to pay; the country and its people have to pay and the Government has to pay on behalf of the people. This is why we are where we are at present. In a situation like this, what we need to do is to pick out the small areas, the little tweaks, that can be positive. We must try to leave the negativity behind...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: ...banking executives are very helpful and co-operative. Some are not. The amount of bureaucracy and red tape in place to protect people within certain institutions is unbelievable. It is no wonder we are where we are. Elected public representatives must jump through a number of hoops when interceding on behalf of people with local authorities, financial institutions and so on. For...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is why we are where we are.