Results 51,821-51,840 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 308. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has had discussions with other Departments or interest groups with a view to creating greater awareness of national heritage and culture throughout primary and second level schools; if she continues to have discussions with the Minister for Education and Skills in this regard; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 309. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received from various amateur societies involved in the promotion of the arts throughout County Kildare in the past 12 months; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to respond positively to such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20504/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 310. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to communicate with local community groups involved in the production of amateur dramatic and musical festivals with particular reference to the need to offer appropriate financial assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20505/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Enlargement: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: We welcome the ambassador and his contribution, which was progressive and important. We agree entirely that the western Balkans is important to Europe economically and from the point of view of stability and peace. The European Union represents the largest peace agreement which has been reached in approximately 500 years and it has worked very well, with the exception of the western Balkans...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: A few things come to mind. As the Minister and the director general know, this is not personal. I have often repeated - in fact, I have said continuously - that I am not happy with the structures in place within the HSE in general, but that is not the fault of the staff. The structures in place are not at all convincing in terms of the chain of command. There is no chain of command, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I expect replies to my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Let us do it now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I will refer to some items already raised but look at different aspects of those issues. How committed to open disclosure are people working the system? What is the immediate reaction when something goes wrong? I recognise that there must be a "for and against" aspect to this; all parties are entitled to defend their views and do not have to automatically capitulate. However, an alarm...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I do not wish to delay proceedings but I just want to say one thing. I deal with a good number of queries, like every other Member of the Oireachtas, I am sure, that allege medical negligence. I have come across quite a number of such cases in which nothing ever happened, despite the fact that an incident took place and there was clearly a need to address the issues concerned. I dealt with...

Report on Mental Health Care: Motion (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I remind Members that we have 19 minutes left before I bring proceedings to a halt and three speakers left. Members have about six or seven minutes each. I call Deputy Eugene Murphy.

Report on Mental Health Care: Motion (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment the Members on adhering to the timeframe.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to UNIFIL, UNDOF and UNTSO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20414/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Meetings (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20415/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment to the Defence Forces is likely to adequately replenish the strength of each branch of the Defence Forces in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women that have retired or resigned from the Defence Forces for whatever reason in each of the past five years to date; his plans for their replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20720/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of non-commissioned officers that have retired from each branch of the Defence Forces in each of the past five years to date; his plans for their replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20721/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of commissioned officers that have retired from each branch of the Defence Forces in each of the past five years to date; his plans for their replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20722/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be trained and have their military equipment upgraded in order to be in a position to meet security risks that might emerge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20723/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be trained and have all equipment upgraded in line with the best standards throughout the EU in order to be prepared for emergencies that might arise such as a natural disaster or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20724/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (10 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have access to the most modern technology including foolproof GPS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20727/18]