Results 47,721-47,740 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 301. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has received a positive response from various markets throughout the European Union and elsewhere in respect of the likely impact of Brexit on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12721/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 302. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the impact of Brexit on the beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry, fish and dairy industries here continues to remain a central concern for his Department with particular reference to the need to ensure the replacement of alternative markets in view of the likelihood of restricted access to the British markets; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 303. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to encourage the growth of the food producing sector here in line with general economic expansion and the success of this sector over the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12723/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 304. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor the prospects for the dairy, beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry and fishing sectors here with a view to maximisation of opportunities with consequent economic benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12724/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 305. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he remains committed to the concept of support for the family-farm enterprise, having particular regard to any particular challenges or threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12725/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artisan Food Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 306. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to facilitate, promote and nurture the artisan food sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12726/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 307. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he continues to monitor all aspects of animal welfare including canine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12727/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 308. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to explore the potential for high quality food and food products on world markets, with particular reference to all aspects of the industry including the mushroom industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12729/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 309. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he continues to promote and support the mushroom industry here, with particular reference to the likely difficulty in the UK market arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12730/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 310. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which the venison food sector continues to be promoted, with particular reference to potential export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12731/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the increase in costs of farm inputs with particular reference to fertilisers remains a concern; the degree to which he remains assured that such increases remain manageable and will not affect the viability of farming enterprises in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (9 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 312. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which EU fishing conservation measures have affected the industry here, with particular reference to employment in the industry and competition from elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12733/17]

Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill is promised legislation which proposes to transpose into Irish law various EU directives and regulations. What is the current status of the Bill and when it is likely to come before the House and become law?

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of the question is to ascertain the extent of the success of the Geoscience Ireland-Enterprise Ireland cluster project, the number of jobs that have been created, how efficient and effective it is and what the results indicate.

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. To what extent will further expansion will be considered in County Kildare with obvious benefits for the county? To what degree does the success to date indicate sufficient confidence to progress in that direction? What potential is there for further job creation on a major scale?

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Based on current analysis, can I ask the degree to which it might be possible to determine the full extent of the potential of the programme nationally, and in County Kildare, and to examine the possibilities?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which his plans have progressed to develop the alternative energy sector in view of international trends and the extent to which dependency on imported fuels is likely to increase in the absence of a robust non fossil fuel sector; the degree to which reliance on foreign imports and costs associated...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the planned expansion and extension of broadband services has progressed in the past twelve months; the extra areas now in receipt of service; the priorities planned for the near future in this regard; when it is expected that all service black spots might be eliminated; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review a visa application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied); the correct procedure to be followed by the persons who wish to appeal the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13489/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to apply for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13795/17]