Results 48,081-48,100 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if arrangements will be made to arrange for payment of dependant allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [19134/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent of savings likely to be required in Departments in the course of the current years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18952/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied that expenditure and reform goals continue to be achieved throughout all Departments and subordinate agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18955/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of budgetary provisions affecting each Department; if he expects the original allocation to remain sufficient throughout 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18958/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 206. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has satisfied himself that expenditure overruns by all Departments barring exceptional circumstances are likely to be curtailed in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18961/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which reform remains a feature of his Department's policy, with particular reference to ensuring good value for the taxpayer and quality service for the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18953/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which current expenditure levels are likely to impact on capital expenditure requirements in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18954/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to allow the various capital projects announced to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18959/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which salary and wage cuts incurred during the economic downturn continue to be a priority in terms of restoration to the public, in line with good practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18956/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the planned progress for the restoration of pay cuts incurred during the economic crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18957/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which procurement procedures continue to achieve good value for the taxpayer and speedy delivery to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18960/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 274. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for coming before the committee. I agree that all medicines have their danger levels and we are always advised that it is dangerous to overdose. However, I am most worried about health. As legislators, we have a very important role in the health and well-being of the community. If our health experts and our regulatory authorities are not happy and if they specify their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: She will be back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding that Mr. Lennon's professional competence has been questioned, does a particular medicine have the same effect on all patients and users? Could I not say I believe a particular drug is the ideal thing for a particular problem? Is there a difference in the way it might affect other people, given their different metabolism? Does Mr. Lennon have the professional competence to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Acting Chairman was here.

European Council Meeting: Statements (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister has five minutes in which to wrap up.

European Council Meeting: Statements (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: That concludes statements on the European Council meeting.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: There can only be one speaker at a time. The Deputy can ask another question if she so wishes.

Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle has nominated Deputy Joe Carey in the place of Deputy Tony McLoughlin for Question No. 45.