Results 58,841-58,860 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 403. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which progress is being made between the European Union and the UK in the context of Brexit; the extent to which alternative preparations are being made to facilitate industry here in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28820/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 404. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of the discussions taking place at EU and UN level to address the situation at various war zones worldwide including the Armenian Azerbaijani strife; if particular initiatives are contemplated to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28821/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 405. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which bilateral and multilateral aid from Ireland continues to find the destination for which it was intended; the exceptions to the rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28822/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 406. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland continues to live up to international commitments in terms of overseas aid, bilateral and multilateral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28823/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 407. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which discussions between the EU and countries in the western Balkans continue in the context of EU enlargement; the level of agreement reached to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28824/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 408. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU and the UN continue to monitor the activities of Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28825/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 409. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the EU and the UN continue to focus on various trouble spots worldwide in which child soldiers are involved in conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28875/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 410. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue in the Middle Eastern peace process, in particular with reference to the need for permanent structures to encourage progress in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28816/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 514. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to the Covid-19 payment in the case a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28275/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 574. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure to be followed or expected in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awarded their second choice place in DCU and has now been informed that the course will operate as a virtual course; if they are entitled to a refund of the maintenance element of their payment which they have already made to the college in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 617. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28794/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Guardians Ad Litem (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 639. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been issued with a summons in respect of an alleged breach of guardian ad litem regulations given that they were unable to persuade their child otherwise; if instead urgent action will be taken in respect of their child; if immediate arrangements will be made to provide a course of adequate treatment for the child;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that audiology services are minimally impacted by Covid-19 with particular reference to ensuring regular testing, as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28266/20]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Revised Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: There are two imponderables I can see that can affect budgetary issues. The first is Brexit and the other is the virus. Is the Minister of State satisfied, insofar as he can achieve satisfaction, that the Department has provided for all the unquantifiables? A former US Secretary of Defense mentioned "known unknowns" and "unknown unknowns". This is somewhat similar but there are...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Revised Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am convinced that the matter of school transport is impervious to the representations of public representatives.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Revised Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (6 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: That is absolutely true.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (8 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which measures have been taken, or are being taken, to bring the strength of the Defence Forces, including the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, up to its optimum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29112/20]

Trade Union Representation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We now move into the list of speakers, each of whom has ten minutes but can share. It should be possible to accommodate everybody with a little imagination. Deputy Joan Collins is the first.

Trade Union Representation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We have 37 minutes left in the game and five Deputies offering. If everyone condenses his or her contribution a little, it will work. Next is Deputy Ó Laoghaire, whom I understand is sharing time with Deputy Cullinane.

Trade Union Representation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I advise Deputies that there are 37 minutes left, into which I must fit four remaining speakers, five minutes for the Minister of State to respond and ten minutes for the proposer to conclude the debate. I ask speakers to keep within their allocated time so that everybody can be accommodated. I call Deputy Gannon, who is sharing time with Deputy Ó Ríordáin.