Results 43,281-43,300 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Report on the Regulation and Inspection of Gas Installers: Motion (27 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We know the Minister, Deputy Alex White, has travelled from Brussels, so we thank him for being here.

Other Questions: Garda Resources (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which An Garda Síochána is adequately equipped to deal with all forms of security threat, including the activities of criminal gangs, and of international terrorists; if she is satisfied with the availability of intelligence and the necessary technology to ensure the ability of An Garda Síochána to deal...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This question is on the need to ensure the availability of adequate resources, technical and otherwise, to the Garda Síochána to meet the challenges presented by organised criminal and potential terrorist gangs.

Other Questions: Garda Resources (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for the comprehensive reply. I congratulate the Garda Síochána for the work it is doing in this area. Pending the internal review to test the adequacy of the potential response in various circumstances, is it possible or advisable to identify within the Garda Síochána areas that might come under pressure in the event of an escalation of criminal...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What is the extent to which the Minister and the Garda authorities remain satisfied with the degree to which intelligence levels have been developed, as well as the provision of adequate surveillance and other resources for An Garda Síochána? Is there an early warning system that will detect potential criminal movement in sufficient time to enable the Garda to become alert to a...

Other Questions: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: He has amnesia.

Other Questions: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: How many did Fianna Fáil buy?

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What went on for 15 years before that?

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Fianna Fáil thought there was no problem ten and 12 years ago.

Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: With regard to promised legislation, I would like to ask about progress on the housing (regulation of approved bodies) Bill. This relates to the various bodies that can undertake the construction of public authority housing or private authority housing. Could the Bill include a provision whereby local authorities could be eligible for consideration as approved bodies? Another issue that...

Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for interrupting, but does the Deputy intend taking 15 minutes?

Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister, Deputy Kelly, has 30 minutes. Does he wish to move an amendment?

Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We will have one speaker please. As nobody was interrupted on that side, please allow the Minister to speak.

Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I understand Deputies Kitt and Cowen are sharing a 15 minute time slot.

Message from Seanad (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Seanad Éireann has passed the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015, without amendment.

Estimates for Public Services 2015: Messages from Select Committees (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2015 — Vote 32. The Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2015 — Vote 37.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the number of reported incidents of the various categories of crime has fluctuated and the extent to which the strength of An Garda Síochana has altered over the past 12 years to date; if a correlation has been established between the number of gardaí and criminal activity; her plans to address such issues; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is no longer the policy of the Revenue Commissioners to receive or issue payments in respect of tax liabilities or refunds arising thereto by way of cheque, which raises considerable administrative difficulties for sole traders and small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42861/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 317. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which support services exist to rehabilitate, educate and upskill first-time juvenile offenders, with specific reference to the need to ensure they are not influenced by recidivists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35494/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 325. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a request for permission to remain by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she has received documentation concerning this request, which was sent on 17 September 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42652/15]