Results 46,481-46,500 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the most serious locations of war, famine, genocide and abuse of human rights remain a concern for the EU and UN and global communities with particular reference to targeting specific areas such as use of child soldiers, abuse of women and children and in general the civilian populations; if any success has been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which ongoing efforts remain to encourage re-engagement in the peace process in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36550/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which aid continues to be made available to refugees arising from the ongoing situation in Syria and other similar locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36551/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union in principle remains committed to the principle of unity of purpose in respect of economic, monetary, political and social institutions notwithstanding the emergence of extreme political viewpoints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36552/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which overseas aid continues to be made available to those for whom it was intended notwithstanding the difficulties experienced in the past throughout Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36553/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Western Balkans Issues (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU remains focused on the issues affecting the western Balkans with particular reference to the need to ensure the future of the democratic process and compliance with the acquis communautaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36554/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland's bilateral aid programme continues with countries most seriously in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36555/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Health if and when required treatment will be accommodated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36453/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The mediation Bill is promised legislation. Could I ask the Tánaiste when it is expected to bring it before the House and if the heads of the Bill have been cleared?

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Do you want to go again?

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Topical Issue Matters (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Declan Breathnach - the roll-out of the Rebuilding Ireland plan to all counties and possible grant for owners of derelict properties; (2) Deputies John Lahart, Jim O'Callaghan, John Curran - funding for our Lady's Hospice,...

Messages from Select Committee (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, and has made no amendments thereto, and of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016, and has made no amendments thereto.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: One speaker, Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister should be allowed to reply without interruption.

Other Questions: Appointments to State Boards (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Question No. 7 is in the name of Deputy Brendan Smith. I understand the Ceann Comhairle has agreed that the question will be put by Deputy Dara Calleary. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied that the unions that signed up to the various agreements such as the Lansdowne Road agreement are not penalised as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36715/16]

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the Lansdowne Road agreement in respect of public expenditure remains intact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36538/16]

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The question is self-explanatory. It relates to the extent to which the Lansdowne Road agreement remains intact and will be a key feature of pay negotiations which are likely to take place in the future.

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive replies to this and related questions. What is the extent to which he is satisfied he can continue the progress made in recent years, albeit with great sacrifice, and at the same time reward those who have made such sacrifices to try to keep the strategy on the straight and narrow for the future?