Results 60,221-60,240 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of properties currently held by NAMA; the value of all such property disposed of to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10887/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the utilisation of NAMA as a means of solving the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10888/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Interest Rates (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the way consumers in the economy might gain access to interest rates applicable throughout Europe, notwithstanding the requirement that banks here must hold increased financial reserves but noting that ongoing higher interest charges also makes it more difficult for Irish lenders to accommodate their borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which basic economic fundamentals continue to be recognised and applied in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10890/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Capital Expenditure Programme (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he hopes to be in a position to ensure that capital expenditure proposals remain on target throughout 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he had discussions with the appropriate authorities involved in procurement with a view to ensuring the best value for money while meeting contractual assessment and commitments in the shortest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10892/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which any refinement of the procurement system is required in order to eliminate delays and improve procedures, thereby maximising value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10893/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all Departments and subsidiary agencies continue to observe, in letter and in spirit, the principles of reform as a means of reducing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Departments in respect of which greatest emphasis is placed on reform as a means of achieving efficient and effective use of public funds while at the same time meeting requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10896/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has kept under observation Departments or bodies under their aegis that have a tendency to overspend; if particular action is needed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10899/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that public expenditure remains within acceptable guidelines; if corrective measures are needed at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10900/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Capital Expenditure Programme (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all public capital projects under his aegis are subjected to appropriate tests of costing and administration with a view to minimising any potential overruns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10895/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Capital Expenditure Programme (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if steps are needed to address potential overheating in the costs for capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10897/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Department that has achieved most in terms of public expenditure and reform; the Departments that need to do better in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10898/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Reform (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which reform remains part of Government policy in the context of meeting specific annual targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pay (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which commitments made in the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI, Acts are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10902/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pay (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which progress is being made on agreements achieved under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI, legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10903/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an emergency basic social welfare payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will set aside an order to deport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Health when a renewed medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10678/21]