Results 59,301-59,320 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the previous speakers. One of things we must do is determine criteria that are fair and open and that will become applicable across the board. Fortunately or unfortunately, several years ago it was much easier to qualify, it was a much fairer system and it was clearly seen to be fairer. In recent times, I have seen totally contradictory decisions made in different cases. It...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37220/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Health if and when provision can be made to refer a person (details supplied) to the appropriate hospital setting to cater for a specific condition; if consideration will be given to referring the person to the United Kingdom in view that a suitable programme has been identified there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37235/20]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: That applies to us all. It was an excellent performance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Children's Hospital (18 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our witnesses. I thank them for the work that they have done in their various capacities and the work which they are about to do, as they say in all business. Regarding the children's hospital, Mr. Gunning is probably best positioned to answer this question: how is the project progressing at the moment? I note there is a dispute management process in place and that the issue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Children's Hospital (18 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry to interrupt, but we are running out of time. Before we finish, what was the main reason for the delay in getting on site and bringing the Tallaght project up to speed more quickly? How has the guaranteed maximum price contract affected the cost of the project?

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has engaged with all stakeholders in the areas of tourism, culture, arts, Gaeltacht, sport and media with a view to maximising the benefits of Covid-19-related assistance throughout the sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37325/20]

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of ongoing discussions she continues to have with the major players throughout the tourism, entertainment, sport, arts, media and culture sectors with a view to monitoring the progress to date in the alleviation of the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37326/20]

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent to which the Minister remains in contact with the various bodies referred to, with a view to monitoring the impact of Covid and keeping in mind also the potential impact of Brexit, although not mentioned in the questions.

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply and I compliment her for the interventions that have been made and the support already offered. Has the Minister continued to monitor this, as it impacts more on some organisations than others and it impacts more on the income streams of some than others? Having monitored the situation, to what degree will the Minister be in a position to...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Keeping in mind Brexit, which will also impact on most of the organisations concerned, does the Minister have in place a procedure that triggers alarm bells in the event of particular or specific issues arising well in advance of the need to respond?

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this particularly important item and I thank the Minister for State for the work that has been done in that Department. It is timely that the emphasis is put on third and fourth level education for the simple reason that we face much competition in the workplace and will face greater competition in the future as our next-door neighbour moves away,...

Message from Select Committee (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020 and has made amendments thereto.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response Final Report: Motion (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy David Cullinane, who is sharing time with Deputies Louise O'Reilly and Mark Ward.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response Final Report: Motion (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am also privileged to have served on the committee. I thank all involved, including the secretariat, the witnesses and the Chairman, with whom I had very little dispute. The only point on which he and I disagreed, which was unusual for me, concerned the definition of "experts". I still hold the view that the definition of a true expert is the one who knows when to call in the experts. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to open applications for major capital sports grants including swimming pools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37655/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has engaged with major cultural stakeholders including the voluntary sector with a view to identifying the full extent of impact arising from Covid-19 and the means with which to counter same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37656/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has engaged with the events sector with a view to identifying the extent to which she can offer assistance in respect of the impact arising from Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37659/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has managed to promote or support the arts sector with particular reference to dealing with the issues arising from Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37664/20]