Results 42,101-42,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28469/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 564. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which North-South co-operation can be achieved in the provision of existing or innovative health services, such as deep brain stimulation, as referred to at recent North-South parliamentary discussions; if specialist services of this nature are likely to be the subject of co-operation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 566. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which joint funding might be considered in respect of innovative surgery or procedures on a North-South basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28507/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 565. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the health services North and South are likely to become associated in a complementary fashion in the provision of services at the proposed new children's hospital; the extent to which paediatric services can be shared North and South, as put forward at recent North-South parliamentary discussions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 688. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which pioneering procedures in the context of the treatment of Parkinson's Disease can be facilitated and promoted jointly on a North-South basis having regard to research and practical experience conducted by a person (details supplied); if he will consider the extent to which North-South Co-operation can be developed in this regard; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 734. 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. [28942/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 735. 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. [28943/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 736. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address issues of Euroscepticism 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: Ukrainian Conflict (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 737. 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 cease-fire and peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28945/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 738. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, through the influence of the European Union and the United Nations, he will encourage the international community to progress towards peaceful co-existence between persons of different traditions and religious practices, with a view to averting confrontations resulting in tragedy or conflict; if it may be found...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 739. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which trade continues to develop with various and new markets established through the efforts of his Department, embassies, and consulates worldwide; the most successful locations in this regard in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28947/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 741. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new trading partners continue to be identified throughout the globe; the extent to which this continues to improve the position for Irish companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 742. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the network of Irish embassies abroad has developed its capacity in promoting increased trade between Ireland and the various countries with which diplomatic representation is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28950/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 740. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the European Union continues to support and monitor peaceful co-existence in the western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28948/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 743. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which ongoing efforts remain to encourage re-engagement in the peace process in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28951/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 749. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to encourage efforts to restore the peace process in the Middle East; if due cognisance is taken of the consequences in the event of a prolonged period of stalemate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28958/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 744. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community recognises the extent of the funding available to ISIS and the degree to which that is likely to be used in a negative way globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28952/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 746. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, in conjunction with his EU colleagues, can continue to combat the rise of ISIS in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28954/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 745. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, in conjunction with his European Union colleagues, may continue to encourage the installation of democratic structures in Libya, that have been the subject of regime change in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 747. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European colleagues continue to engage with their colleagues in the United Kingdom, with a view to addressing any concerns that may exist in the event of a British exit from the European Union; if the full implications for Britain, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union have been fully examined,...