Results 43,221-43,240 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which indicators in respect of the Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025 remain in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the agri-food sector to develop over the next ten years, with particular reference to the need to remain competitive on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42001/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all meat and meat products available here and throughout the European Union continue to accurately reflect their ingredients, country of origin, and relevant quality standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41991/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take in conjunction with his European Union colleagues to protect the concept of the viability of the family farm enterprise throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41992/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all farm support payments already due in 2015 have been paid to date; the number outstanding for technical or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41993/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all countries throughout the European Union observe conservation measures to safeguard fishing stocks; the locations still most vulnerable in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41994/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that farm families here will continue to benefit from Common Agricultural Policy reform in a fair and equitable fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41995/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which pig and poultry producers have been able to upgrade their accommodation in line with animal welfare regulations; if any specific issues remain outstanding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41997/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which new markets for beef, lamb, pig meat, and poultry, or products thereof continue to be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41998/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and frequency of checks and inspections in respect of food and food-product labelling in this country and throughout the European Union, with particular reference to the need to preserve the integrity of the food industry, and to recognise its importance to this economy; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the strength of the beef herd, with particular reference to the need to ensure the availability of sufficient calf production to meet the current and future market requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42000/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: It is difficult to cover this subject in the two minutes allocated but I will do my best. On the question of eurozone versus non-eurozone countries and the relationship they expect to have in the future, we should be moving towards a situation where all countries within the European Union use the euro. I have always held the view that it is not feasible or sustainable to have that division...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: In general, I have found the system to be highly responsive and quick to respond. I have not had any issues, either in opposition or in government. I have had reason, in both circumstances, to make contact with the relevant authorities and always have been given a rapid response. Moreover, all efforts that could be made to respond were made and this has applied over the past ten, 15 or 20...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That is not fair. That is not fair play at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I will be as brief as possible. I congratulate the Minister on the role he played in the peace reconciliation negotiations in Northern Ireland. I also compliment all the participating parties on the work they did. We should note the importance of that particular agreement at a crucial time. There was very little public acclaim for it but it is equally as important as any other agreement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (25 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry for the long outburst. The Minister can give me written replies at any time.

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy, but we are squeezed for time and, unfortunately, I must bring his remarks to a conclusion.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 12 o’clock I ask the Deputy to move the adjournment of the debate at this stage. He has nine minutes remaining.

Topical Issue Matters (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Thomas P. Broughan - the need for capital funding for the dredging of Howth Harbour in early 2016; (2) Deputy Bernard J. Durkan - the need to address the stalled works at the town centre development in Naas, County Kildare;...