Results 37,021-37,040 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: 675. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the 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. [18063/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: I too welcome the guests and witnesses and congratulate them on their submissions. In respect of dual citizenship is it presumed that all Irish citizens abroad, in Europe, the US, Australia or wherever, would have the right to vote whether they had an Irish passport or not? The three witnesses might clarify that. If they do not have the right to vote, how would the witnesses determine who...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: The Chairman will be glad to know I will not return to electronic voting. How is the reserved constituency envisaged to operate? Would the candidates come from the diaspora? Would they reside in the island of Ireland or their adopted countries? How would the logistics work, for example, if they had to come for a vote on a Wednesday evening from New York, Ottawa or elsewhere? I am...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Nor did I.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Ah now, Willie.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: He should.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, the Deputy opposite made an accusation of lying and should withdraw it unconditionally, with none of that smart aleck talk.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: He did.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Correct.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Send it in large print.
- Other Questions: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy Broughan should take it easy and remember the Constitution.
- Other Questions: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy Broughan should remember what is in the Constitution.
- Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 form a composite proposal. They are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill as read a Second Time and, therefore, they must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 131(1). Amendment No. 3 is out of order on the basis of it not being relevant to the provisions of the Bill as read a Second Time.
- Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are out of order on the basis of not being relevant to the provisions of the Bill as read a Second Time.
- Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: In view of the strong representations coming from all involved, would it be possible to bring the promised national paediatric hospital development board (amendment) Bill before the House earlier than anticipated? Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the heads of that Bill have been approved? I am moved by the concerns expressed by the Leader of the Opposition wherein he expects to be able...
- Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: The environmental liability Bill, No. 49 on the list, will deal with all of this. Will the Taoiseach undertake to bring that Bill forward as quickly as possible to ensure no ill effects are suffered in any quarter, particularly in the area represented by the Leader of the Opposition?
- Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: Sorry about that, Deputy Broughan.
- Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: It was €400.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (16 Apr 2014)
Bernard Durkan: 15. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has received information to the effect that rent support available to applicants for local authority housing in north Kildare and surrounding area is inadequate to secure accommodation in the current competitive market; if consideration will be given to identification of a formula whereby such applicants can at least source accommodation in...