Results 40,241-40,260 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: I welcome H.E. Dr. Gints Apals, ambassador of Latvia to Ireland. Both he and Ms Vija Busa are welcome. We look forward to his address to the committee. Members will recognise the ambassador, as he is a regular observer at these committee meetings. Today, he is in formal session for the first time with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade. Today's meeting will concentrate on...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: The ambassador has a wide area to cover in his response. I refer to questions concerning the future shape of Europe; the future relationship between Europe and neighbouring countries; the situation in Ukraine; and the possible impact of a smaller or larger European Union. Other questions concern security and defence matters and the efficacy of the European Union, the United Nations and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mitchell has a question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: We thank the ambassador and Ms Vija Busa for attending. We hope the Presidency continues to travel in a positive mode. We recognise the challenges that exist within Europe and outside. While these will not be readily resolved, they require continued attention on a daily basis from every country within the European Union in co-operation, hopefully, with those who are similarly affected...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: He was not at school while he was protesting.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Was he missing from school when he was protesting?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: It is a history lesson.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Out of order.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: On a point of order-----
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: On a point of order-----
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: There is a long-standing tradition of not referring in a derogatory fashion to people outside the House or in a way whereby they could be identified.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: I ask that the reference made be withdrawn now, unequivocally.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Has it been done?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Has it been done, though?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Has the Deputy unequivocally withdrawn the insult?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: There is no need for a substantive motion at all. The Deputy must withdraw the insult.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy Higgins has brought matters to a new low.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: In actual fact, that was the first issue I was going to raise. I am delighted to see that the Opposition is equally concerned about these matters. I emphasise the importance of the legislation.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2015)
Bernard Durkan: I hope it can be brought forward at the earliest opportunity. Also on promised legislation, what is the status of the apprenticeship Bill, which is particularly important at present to enable young people to enter the workforce?