Results 55,881-55,900 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24735/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payments (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an exceptional needs payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24737/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the exact weekly payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24738/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an appeal will be determined in respect of a person (details supplied); if the precise indicative level of payment in the person's case has been posted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24739/19]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The nursing homes support Bill is promised legislation. Where does it now stand? Is it likely to come before the House in the near future?

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach to make a statement.

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State is two minutes over time.

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I will have to give the other speakers similar latitude.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, along with EU and his UN colleagues, continues to press for humanitarian assistance in the various conflict zones globally; if consideration continues to be given to the provision of safe or protective havens for civilian communities fleeing from war, genocide and terrorism; the extent to which peacekeeping...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the principle players involved in Brexit in the UK and Northern Ireland with a view to ensuring that the peace process continues to be honoured in the spirit and the letter and that access to the single market and the customs union for the island of Ireland remains fundamental; and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Staff (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which staffing levels at each embassy throughout the EU and elsewhere are being increased due to the potential demand and extra responsibilities arising in the aftermath of Brexit and with a view to ensuring that the diplomatic footprint of Ireland is maximised in order to compete at all levels; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Staff (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which staffing levels in the trade sector of embassies throughout Europe are being increased to meet the likely challenges in the aftermath of Brexit in view of the need to ensure that every opportunity is availed of to expand trade and establish new markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25575/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the aftermath of Brexit can be best contained to achieve maximum benefit from an Irish perspective on the island of Ireland, north and south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25576/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which positive steps continue to be taken to influence the future of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25577/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish aid continues to find its intended target in the various trouble spots globally with particular reference to ensuring maximum beneficial effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25578/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new consulates, trade missions and or embassies continue to vigorously pursue trade with other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25579/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU and UN remain alert to the threat of Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram; the extent of the success of the international community in this regard over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25580/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community remains focused on the various flashpoints globally that are affected by war, starvation, ethnic cleansing and genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25581/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which international efforts to address issues in the Horn of Africa continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25582/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Western Balkans Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his EU colleagues continue to positively influence the political situation in the western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25584/19]