Results 8,201-8,220 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He would get it if he went to the Minister.

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Further to the Minister's reply to Deputy Stanton's questions, is he not aware of cases throughout the country where young family members have to care for the entire family due to tragic circumstances experienced by parents? Is it not long past time to recognise their efforts and bring the limit to below 18 years of age where it is evident that the person giving the care is capable of doing...

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: What about 17 year olds?

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That will be worth writing home about.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is valid for a year.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask about the glaring lack of adequate provision of broadband and ancillary facilities throughout the country and the likelihood of this situation continuing for some considerable time. Would the Taoiseach consider, as I have suggested previously, withdrawing the Electronic Communications Bill due before the House shortly and replacing it with a more comprehensive piece of...

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Defence (Amendment) Bill is before the House and could be the vehicle——

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I have heard a rumour that the Defence Forces have inquired to what use they could put the e-voting system and I am sure the surrogate father of e-voting would be delighted to hear that.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The surrogate father is in the House.

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: She is living in the past.

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: At least he was able to get action.

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will substantially increase the free fuel allowance with a view to alleviating the hardship caused by high electricity and gas prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37615/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals to improve the back to work allowance scheme with particular reference to easing or improving the qualification requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37960/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for leave to remain here in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37485/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37486/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will undertake an agenda to implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report through securing the funding from the Department of Finance in the Budget 2007 estimates for the provision of much needed rheumatology services throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37991/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a grant for a hearing aid is available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37440/06]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on a submission made by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37955/06]