Results 46,201-46,220 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the continued level of investment here in the food sector, including all aspects of the dairy, beef, lamb, pig meat, poultry and fish, with particular reference to the maximisation of employment throughout and the need to ensure a reasonable income in the future for those involved;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine having regard to the return of the 2016 harvest, if he remains satisfied regarding the future of the cereal sector, with particular reference to the need to meet specific targets in return for a reasonable income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32478/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can continue to support producers in Northern Ireland in his capacity as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine at Council of Ministers' meetings post-Brexit, with particular reference to the need to ensure the minimum disruption to all aspects of the industry on this island; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the availability of opportunities for dairy exports in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32480/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Prices (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the margins availability to producers in the pig, poultry, beef and lamb sectors; the extent to which margins have narrowed or are likely to narrow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32481/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Prices (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he proposes any particular initiatives to address appalling returns to producers in the meat and dairy sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32487/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department expect to be in a position to pursue and secure new markets for Irish exports, with particular reference to the challenges arising from Brexit; if he expects to utilise a multifaceted approach in this endeavour regardless of deadlines associated with Brexit; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the numbers of checks in respect of traceability that are made to ensure all food products in the market originating here or elsewhere comply with national and-or EU standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32483/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which food labelling checks and inspections continue in order to verify compliance with Irish and EU standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32484/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which employment throughout the food industry remains positive notwithstanding the potential of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32485/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the future development and expansion of the fishing industry, with particular reference to fishing families who remain dependent on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32486/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Fines (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the circumstances whereby a person (details supplied) was deemed to be the liable person for a fixed-charge notice issued on 1 August 2016 notwithstanding the fact they sold their car to a garage on 18 March 2016 and the vehicle was subsequently resold to a third party who committed the alleged offence; if the matter...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for arriving late but I had to attend a funeral in Tipperary and hence my absence. I want to be assured that the easiest and fastest access to a children's hospital is the optimum, particularly at rush hour or peak traffic times. At other times it does not make a difference as it is easy to reach the required destination. As has been mentioned, the M50 is always extremely...

Other Questions: EU Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I cannot allow the Minister to reply. His time is up.

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of proposed augmentation and investment in rail services over the next five years with particular reference to the extent that services can be tailored to meet the ongoing travel requirements of commuters, namely identifying the best way the rail services in general can meet the demands of medium to middle distance commuters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he anticipates sectors under the aegis of his Department to be affected by Brexit with particular reference to inward investments and future expansion affecting the tourism and transport sectors; the extent to which he continues to liaise with European institutions in this context; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position on residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32551/16]