Results 29,441-29,460 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Economic Management Council (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: I thought you were the leader, Mary Lou.
- Economic Management Council (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Maybe the Deputy was also horrified.
- Economic Management Council (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: It is more than were created under the last Government.
- Economic Management Council (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: There were many variations in the last ten years.
- Economic Management Council (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: What about the number of jobs lost between 2008 and 2011?
- Order of Business (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Take it easy there now. The Deputy should not let this rush of enthusiasm go to his head.
- Order of Business (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Or mistakes either.
- Order of Business (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Very few do.
- Order of Business (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputy's point sometimes is very difficult to understand.
- Order of Business (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should not pay mind to Del Monte or I will refer to some of his friends. On promised legislation, the Irish Aviation Authority amendment Bill is promised and is a subject of considerable interest. Has the matter been discussed in Cabinet, have the heads been drafted and when is it likely to come before the House for a Second Stage debate? I seek similar information on the...
- Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent if any of progress made in the matter of undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25670/12]
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding renewal of passports in respect of children (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24862/12]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to engage with non-governmental organizations with a view to ensuring that aid is strategically directed to ensure maximum benefit to those for whom it was intended in the most sensitive areas on the continent of Africa with particular reference to the need to address the issues of...
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and location of countries on the continent of Africa now facing serious difficulty arising from starvation, war and/or human rights abuse; the extent to which he can influence the international community with a view to maximising the impact of aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25663/12]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he or his Department directly, or through the aegis of the EU or UN, have managed to monitor or influence the situation in the horn of Africa with particular reference to addressing the issues of starvation, conflict and human rights abuses; the efforts made to date to address the situation; and...
- Written Answers — Trade Strategy: Trade Strategy (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new trading opportunities continue to be established at various locations; the extent to which such locations are in proximity to Irish embassies; the extent to which the opening of further embassies might be likely to assist in such efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25665/12]
- Written Answers — Trade Strategy: Trade Strategy (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new markets continue to be established for Irish products throughout Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/12]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU and/or UN or other global organisations have examined the issues of human rights abuses including the abuse of prisoners throughout the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25667/12]
- Written Answers — Western Balkans Issues: Western Balkans Issues (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he directly and together with his EU and UN colleagues remain focused on any issues arising in the Western Balkans with particular reference to the need to ensure and protect democracy and democratic structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25669/12]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 May 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, together with his colleagues in the international community continues to focus on the top ten worldwide identified locations/countries affected by lack of democratic structures, failure to recognise human rights principles, detention without trial, genocide and/or ethnic cleansing; the...