Results 69,221-69,240 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action in conjunction with the Garda Commissioner she will take to increase the number of community policing officers in this division within the context of the next two passing out parades from the Garda Training college in Templemore; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29027/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can be joined by their family. [29048/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); if provision can be made for a late renewal in respect of their stamp 4 residency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if favourable consideration will be given to facilitating the children of a person (details supplied) to join them here in this jurisdiction. [29051/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an extension of time can be given to facilitate an application for GNIB renewal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the progress, if any, in respect of an application for a medical card in case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29057/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (15 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position in regard to the payment of a SUSI grant in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29049/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing changes identified in the review of the Defence Forces, including pay, gender respect and bullying and-or other sensitive issues, are likely to be addressed in total; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29513/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This is a similar question to the previous one. I am seeking to ascertain the extent of the progress in dealing with the issues raised in the review of the Defence Forces then, beforehand and afterwards and whether a timeline can be set for the conclusion of those issues.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Tánaiste indicate the extent to which he believes the issues, particularly the sensitive issues that have been raised by the Women and Men of Honour on the one hand, and the very involved and delicate business of upgrading the level of readiness of the Defence Forces to combat situations that may arise at very short notice on the other, are being dealt with? In the event of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the necessity to bring the level, strength and equipment of the Defence Forces up to speed at an early date on issues such as pay, which has a bearing on recruitment, might it be possible to introduce emergency changes to pay and conditions, with a view to bringing the forces up to the greatest level of readiness for something happening which we can anticipate but cannot quantify?...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fiscal Policy (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I seek to bring to the attention of the House the activities in recent times of some lending institutions, fund managers and their successors. This mainly relates to funds that were sold over from the pillar banks in a package to the investment fund managers. Some of them are being sold on again to third parties. I am not too certain whether they are fully regulated, but I am sure they...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fiscal Policy (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. What he says is accurate. That is the way this is supposed to work but it is not the way it is working. To what extent can this House ensure that what the Minister of State has just intoned to the House actually happens and that every borrower gets the same chance to recover, regardless of whether he or she is in arrears? There is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I again raise the question of family law reform. I welcome the Taoiseach's outlining of the timeline for that legislation, which is going through the Houses at the moment. However, one issue remains, the issue of those who have become victims of section 47 and similar sections over recent years. This problem still has to be addressed and redress will have to be dealt with because, in some...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Official Engagements (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings in Moldova and any issues arising therefrom. [28327/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Official Engagements (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Taoiseach to report any recent discussions he has had with the Ukrainian President or Ukrainian authorities, directly or at European level. [29828/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Official Engagements (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with the British Prime Minister, directly or at European level. [29827/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Official Engagements (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The location was very impressive, as was the attendance, at a time in European development that will be regarded as crucial when European history comes to be written. To what extent were representatives of traditionally neutral countries in attendance? Was there any discussion of neutrality, the ability of traditionally neutral countries to defend themselves, whether they will receive...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions proposed to augment the ability of the Defence Forces here to protect vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure in light of recent global threats in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29512/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the principles of the mission statement of his Department, with particular reference to the full range of responsibilities; and if a reduction or extension of such responsibilities is intended. [28939/23]