Results 56,381-56,400 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: There is no use publishing a list of legislation if such legislation will not be published for three or four years. My second question relates to the area of justice. Abraham Lincoln once famously stated that one of his generals - General McClellan - had the "slows".
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Even in Kerry, people know about this matter. It can be stated, in an Irish context, that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform also has the "slows". There is a long list of legislation from his Department which has been in gestation for five years but in respect of which progress has not been made. The criminal elements in this country are rejoicing in the clear knowledge that...
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: -----do as they please. The Ceann Comhairle is aware that the Minister is talking and throwing shapes but that he is not taking action.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, will the Taoiseach bring forward, as a matter of extreme urgency, a single Bill-----
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: -----that will contain sufficient regulatory functions which will ensure that criminal elements, particularly those of an organised nature, are taken off our streets.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It is a straight question.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I am asking a question on promised legislation.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: With respect, the Taoiseach wants to answer my question - which relates to a serious matter that is being discussed by people throughout the country - and he should be given the opportunity to do so.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I will ask about the specific items of legislation or the Taoiseach can provide the short answer. I do not mind which option is chosen.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: He does and so do I.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: That is a timid approach. There is a long list of legislative measures relating to the area of justice. These measures continue to await introduction.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the entitlement to a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15056/09]
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be transferred to self-catering accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15060/09]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if they will be transferred to self-catering accommodation in view of their medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15061/09]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15062/09]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15063/09]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15064/09]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for citizenship in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15065/09]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status regarding the application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15066/09]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Apr 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status regarding the application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15067/09]