Results 41,041-41,060 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to monitor the situation and engage with the authorities in Egypt, in respect of the continued detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied); if he continues to invoke the support of High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms Federica Mogherini in this regard;...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate eligibility in respect of an invalidity pension-disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15374/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Emergency Accommodation Provision (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason it has been suggested that a person (details supplied) in County Dublin should vacate the homeless accommodation that person shares with her parent who is an Irish citizen and her sibling in view of the fact that she is part of a family who are resident in County Kildare for seven years, up to being made homeless due to rent increases,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 326. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor progress in EU-US trade negotiations with a view to maximisation of benefit for Irish companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15695/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 555. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, at European Union and United Nations level, he and his colleagues, have become aware of the systematic persecution, abduction and killing of innocent women and girls, and Christians, by Boko Haram, Islamic States of Iraq and Syria, Al Shabab and associated groups; if any particular initiative will be taken in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 556. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Euro scepticism has featured in any discussions at European Union Council level, or otherwise, with particular reference to addressing the extent to which Euro scepticism is likely to obstruct the European project; if any particular emphasis has been placed on the inevitability of negative consequences for the Union;...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 557. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address issues of Euro scepticism within the European Union, which if left unchecked will inevitably lead to a diminution of the influence of the European Union, with consequences for Member States and particularly the smaller Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 558. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the Ukraine continues to feature in discussions at European Union level, with particular reference to the need to maximise efforts for lasting ceasefire and peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15688/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Trade (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 559. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which his Department, in conjunction with other Government Departments, continues to promote trade and commercial activity, through the various industries worldwide, with particular reference to the importance of promoting Irish produce and establishing new trade links; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15689/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Trade (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 564. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which this country continues to establish new markets abroad, for various Irish products such as agri-food, information technology and pharmaceuticals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15694/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 560. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which humanitarian aid continues to be made available in the regions throughout the globe currently most affected by conflict; if adequate steps have been taken to ensure the availability of aid and / or the establishment of safe havens for civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15690/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Infectious Diseases Epidemic (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 561. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which aid, medical supplies and personnel continue to be made available to those countries most affected by Ebola, with particular reference to the necessity to take adequate steps to minimise the possibility of recurrences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15691/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 562. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which European Union enlargement continues to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15692/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 563. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which victims of the conflict in Syria or other locations throughout the Middle East continue to be displaced; if it has been found possible to put in place supportive humanitarian structures to address the situation. [15693/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 565. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which various aid programmes continue to target the areas of most need, worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15696/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 566. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European Union colleagues continue to focus on various locations worldwide, where basic human rights are being eroded persistently; if action will be taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15697/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 632. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which any examination has been carried out of major suspended developments of town centres, such as Naas in County Kildare, with a view to identifying the best means to move the projects forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15486/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (21 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 633. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which a review has been carried out of various development projects interrupted or suspended at the time of the banking collapse and economic downturn, such as the Naas town centre development in County Kildare, with a view to identifying the various issues impeding the conclusion of such developments; if...

Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The compensation for malicious injuries Bill is promised legislation. Has it been discussed in the Cabinet and is its arrival to the House imminent? Can we expect it to be passed in the current year? I realise there were difficulties with the Central Bank Consolidation Bill due to awaiting other legislation to be passed, but is it intended to bring that Bill to the House before the end...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Reviews (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to be in a position to reach agreement with the relevant unions in respect of reform of the junior certificate cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15466/15]