Results 33,261-33,280 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (15 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent if any to which he continues to have discussions with the various local authorities with a view to identifying the priorities in respect of funding for local or minor roads other than those for which the National Roads Authority has responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23359/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (15 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various State supports for each of the airports throughout the country can be reviewed collectively with a view to an endeavour to retain a reasonable quality of service throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Job Creation Issues (15 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likelihood of increased employment arising from expansion of business in the catering sector in the course of the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23360/13]

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: We know why.

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, what is the progress with the health (amendment) Bill intended to update a number of regulations arising from the 2013 budget in respect of the nursing homes support schemes? I refer also to another important piece of legislation, the criminal records information system Bill, which is to provide for the exchange of criminal records information with EU member states...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the Middle East peace process continues to remain in focus at EU and or UN level; the extent, if any, to which progress can be reported in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23618/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of any progress made through the aegis of the EU or UN towards achieving some consensus on the situation in Syria with particular reference to achieving a common approach with the objective of a cessation of hostilities and some provision to alleviate the appalling hardship and human rights abuses arising from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which commitment entered into in respect of aid have been honoured, wholly or partially, with particular reference to areas of civil conflict or natural disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Development (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has engaged with his EU colleagues with a view to redefining a modern vision for Europe with particular reference to the need for solidarity, unity of purpose and mutual respect; if the experience of Europe over the past four years has identified particular or specific weaknesses needing attention...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to seek cessation of hostilities in Syria combined with humanitarian assistance with particular reference to the large number of refugees arising from the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to focus on humanitarian and other issues in the Great Lakes region of Africa; if adequate resources are available to adequately address the problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23608/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union Membership (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his colleagues within the EU have managed to focus on a situation that may arise in the event of Britain leaving the European Union; if it is recognised that the future decision by the UK might yet become a self-fulfilling prophecy with permanent damage to EU solidarity; if other likeminded...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Colombian Peace Process (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to support the peace process in Colombia with particular reference to the need to achieve specific targets by Autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23610/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ten locations worldwide in respect of which the greatest human rights violations continue to be reported; the extent to which the international community continue to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23611/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position in the aftermath of any recent court decisions in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23612/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which progress continues in respect of EU enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23613/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to focus on the situation in the Horn of Africa with particular reference to conflict and human rights abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Child Solidiers (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to focus on the use of child soldiers in various conflicts in Africa and elsewhere; if any particular initiative has been taken to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Child Solidiers (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community is in a position to discourage the recruitment of child soldiers in the various conflict zones worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23621/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Child Solidiers (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community has identified countries in which child soldiers are used in conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23623/13]