Results 35,321-35,340 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Initiatives (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he and his Department can identify, promote and support cultural events in the coming year which might be of substantial economic benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51919/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which this country is obligated to conform to international agreements in respect of carbon emission reductions; the extent to which we remain on target in this regard; the consequences in the event of failure to meet targets in this regard in respect of carbon-related penalties; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of application for visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 289. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the requirements to facilitate compliance with residency requirements in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51545/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 297. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the procedure to be followed to regularise their position in the case of non-EU nationals employed here, in some instances for up to ten years, occasionally employed by State agencies and meeting their statutory requirements in respect of PRSI, income tax and all other obligations but due to lack of work permit or updated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 300. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of eligibility for residency arising from the Zambrano Judgement in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51740/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51530/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Social Dimension of Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Ms Orla O'Connor and Mr. James Doorley for coming before the committee and giving of their time to discuss this issue. I will direct my questions to Ms O'Connor first. On the issue of the maximisation of women's participation in the workforce, to what extent has she examined the European experiences in that area and compared them with ours with a view to addressing the issues that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Social Dimension of Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thought I did. If I did not mention it, this is an issue for Ms. O'Connor. I should have led on to individualisation from my point regarding women having a choice of going to work or not going, that being their entitlement and right. Individualisation has been cited as an obstacle or a method whereby women were forced to work in all circumstances even though it was not advisable for them...

Other Questions: Energy Prices (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: That will tell him.

Other Questions: Post Office Network (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: May I raise Question No. 98 in this context?

Other Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which adequate non-fossil-fuel-based electricity generation capacity is currently available; the future requirements in this regard in the short, medium and long term; the consequences in the event of a failure to meet targets in this regard in respect of economic development and energy security; and if he...

Other Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: This relates to a question that has already been dealt with. It relates to the degree to which Ireland is obliged to provide alternative non-fossil-fuel-based electricity generation facilities over a period and the extent to which it is possible to reach these requirements in the event of the necessary economic growth taking place, while at the same time being able to evaluate on a...

Other Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. In the examination of the various options such as wave energy, biomass and so on, is it intended to examine them in the context of their economic viability? Is it intended to examine their potential to come on stream at an earlier stage than anticipated? In the event that there is electricity generation using onshore wind energy, is it...

Other Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: What is the extent to which the cost of generating electricity for industrial and domestic consumers is likely to be affected by the ability of this jurisdiction to control its own energy sources or to rely on imported supplies? What is the extent to which these options can be demonstrated as being economically beneficial to these consumers?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: As if Deputy Martin did not make up figures when he was health Minister.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The new man is putting the Deputy under pressure.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: When is it likely that the legislation to implement the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance will be published? There has been increased difficulty in achieving maintenance payments for people dispersed across the European Union. The Bill is No.110 on the C list and should be introduced as a matter of urgency. Have the heads...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mattie McGrath is under pressure. He has been passed over.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which high speed broadband services are on target to bring the standard here up to the highest quality in terms of international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51674/13]