Results 46,141-46,160 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an overdue payment will issue to a person (details supplied); if the payment will now issue as a matter or urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31960/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 345. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to interact with the Egyptian authorities in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been detained in Egypt and whose trial has been postponed on numerous occasions; if he expects a breakthrough on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32083/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 346. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are engaged in addressing the humanitarian issues arising from the civil war in Syria; if any change in the methodology for addressing the issues by the EU is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32084/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which previous commitments towards the alleviation of hardship in Haiti in the wake of the earthquake disaster of some years ago have been honoured in full by each EU country; if a better response can be achieved in the aftermath of the recent hurricane there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32085/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 348. 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. [32086/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 349. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether it is time for the European Union to set up a particular structure to address the issue of euroscepticism with particular reference to the urgent need to address the sometimes exaggerated claims which if allowed to go unanswered will undermine and destroy the Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 354. 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 Union with consequences for member states particularly the smaller member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32092/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Refugee Resettlement Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the refugee crisis continues to be monitored at EU-UN level with a view to identifying a reliable means of ensuring the safety of the victims of war and strife at all trouble spots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 351. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new trading links can be established globally; the extent to which it is expected that Ireland can benefit from such developments in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32089/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 358. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the various Irish embassies or consulates throughout the EU and worldwide continue to be used as a means of promoting this country and establishing new trade contacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32098/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 352. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s trade with various European countries throughout the European Union continues to grow; the way in which this compares with other countries globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32090/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 353. 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 UK with a view to addressing any concerns that might 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 and steps...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 355. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in South Sudan remains under observation by the European Union with a view to making positive impact to protect civilians, establish the observance of human rights principles and or the setting up of safe havens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32093/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which women and girls continue to be targeted by the Boko Haram; the extent to which women and girls taken as hostages are being released; the efforts being made to assist their release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32096/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 357. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the western Balkans continues to be monitored by the EU with a view to ensuring that progress towards eventual EU membership continues for the countries in the region in return for a commitment to the acquis communautaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32097/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 359. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to monitor aid distribution throughout Africa and other locations with a view to ensuring high standards in respect of distribution and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32099/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 360. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which human rights abuses in the horn of Africa remain a concern for the international community; the steps taken or to be taken to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32100/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 416. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31607/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which financial shortfalls have occurred in providing the north Kildare greenway project; if he has received requests for additional funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31479/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 589. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which other transatlantic trade agreements are contemplated or approved excluding TTIP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32094/16]