Results 34,401-34,420 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance if any attention has been given to the number of small and medium enterprises known to have been affected by a damaged credit rating arising from issues associated with the economic downturn; if any action will be taken to minimise the impact on their business in view of the fact that the Irish credit bureau restriction will apply for five years; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which resources continue to be made available for the pursuit of evidence in the various cold cases which have been noted over the past 30 years; if evidence continues to be assembled in respect of such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40073/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which organised criminal gang activity is monitored on a geographic basis throughout the country with particular reference to the relocation of centres of operation used by such gangs; if specific measures are required to deal with such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40074/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of first-time offenders currently serving prison sentences in respect of drug-associated crime or criminal gang activity who have been offered rehabilitative, educational and-or psychological treatment in their first or subsequent years of sentence; the number of such first-time offenders who have not received or have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Numbers (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of prisoners currently occupying the various prisons throughout the country; the extent to which overcrowding has occurred; the number of instances in respect of which two, three, four, five or more prisoners occupy a cell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40076/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of An Garda Síochána in each of the years from 2004 to date inclusive; the extent to which the strength in the various divisions have fluctuated over that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40077/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána throughout each division and sub-division in County Kildare from 2004 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40078/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the JLO service is available throughout County Kildare; the extent of any anticipated improvements in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40081/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will compile a list of validly registered charities in accordance with the 2009 Act with particular reference to the continued need to preserve the integrity of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40079/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Legislation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which abuse of the bail laws continues to be monitored by his Department; the proposed remedial action including any legislative issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40082/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Jury System (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidences of witness, juror or court-officer intimidation identified in each of the past five years to date; the extent if any to which prosecutions were negative affected or failed as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40083/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding reform of the legal profession; the extent to which negotiation continues with respective interest groups; if he has concluded discussions with the stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40084/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the upgrading of Garda transport continues in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40085/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which forensic services available to the Garda are adequate in all circumstances to meet requirements without referral outside this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40086/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which waiting lists for legal aid continue to be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40087/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Expenditure (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the costs or the funding of criminal legal aid in each year from 2004 to date, inclusive; the number of instances in respect of which such aid was refused in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40088/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review entitlement to a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was only recently awarded a general practitioner visit card despite being dependent of social welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39879/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I propose Deputy Dara Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate Deputy Murphy. It is an important office as it is second only to the Chairman. It is also important that we encourage people to become immersed in European affairs, particularly for the future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views: Discussion with Turkish Parliamentary Delegation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our colleagues from Turkey. We are delighted to have them here. We are renewing associations of some years ago. Many years ago Deputy Eric Byrne and I visited Turkey. Negotiations towards European Union membership have not progressed a great deal in the meantime, but we are glad to note that things have come on to the front burner again as opposed to being postponed. Many...