Results 43,521-43,540 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Other Questions: Energy Policy (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent by which he expects to reduce dependency on fuel or energy imports with particular reference to the utilisation of non-fossil fuels as a means of achieving national fuel security and reliability, and to reduce dependency on fossil fuels over the next ten years, by year; if this is in line with projections and...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The question attempts to focus on emerging needs in terms of renewable energy, in particular in the aftermath of the Paris conference on climate change and the extent to which it is possible to put in place a structure that will stand the country well in the future.

Other Questions: Energy Policy (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. To what extent does he anticipate each of the alternative energy sectors will provide a growing amount of reliable energy without displacing food production in general? To what extent does he expect to be able to rely on a reduction in importation of all energy resources, particularly fossil fuels?

Other Questions: Energy Policy (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied with our the ability to be able to identify and quantify precisely the distinct role that hydropower, wind energy and the other renewables will play in energy production in the future, having regard to the need to have a reliable and unquestionable source of energy?

Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The new children's hospital establishment Bill has been promised. To what extent has it been progressed and when is it likely to be brought before the House? On the bail Bill and the various bail provisions, to what extent can we expect them to be concluded before the end of this session? The health and wellbeing (calorie posting and workplace wellbeing) Bill has been promised. Given the...

Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The health and wellbeing (calorie posting and workplace wellbeing) Bill.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am not thinking of myself alone. My colleagues have no need to worry about it.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if and when high-quality, high-speed broadband will be provided in all urban and rural areas; if the frustrations experienced by the domestic, business and commercial sectors due to the lack of this provision, as compared with other jurisdictions, will be addressed; if he agrees this provision is a vital prerequisite to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Import Costs (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Taoiseach the value of imported fossil fuels in each of the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45366/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the level of payment for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare with particular reference to the attached documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44912/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if supplementary welfare will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45453/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if and when an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45377/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44754/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Louth who has recently sent in the requested information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45255/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 358. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if and when, required counselling through Kildare youth services will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who requires the support due to ongoing health concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45131/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 443. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45147/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 453. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can obtain an early appointment at the Mater Hospital in Dublin 7, given that the person is currently listed for an appointment at Mullingar Regional Hospital in County Westmeath on 1 April 2016, and the person's parents are concerned for the person's health; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 456. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the endoscopy unit at Naas General Hospital in County Kildare; if the preparation of tender documents has been concluded; when the project will go to tender; when the tendering process will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45187/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 457. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical procedure will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45196/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (15 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 613. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will respond to climate change discussions in the context of reducing dependency on fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45365/15]