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- Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: As the Ceann Comhairle knows, I am not a legal professional but if there was such a thing as reincarnation, I would like to come back as a lawyer. There are several things I would like to attend to and several scores I would like to settle and I would enjoyââ
- Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Absolutely. Hindsight usually gives us that entitlement. I think I would enjoy it and I am sure the Ceann Comhairle would as well. When I was a very young, green and a raw recruit in this House I remember, on behalf of a constituent, engaging or locking horns with a famous legal firm. I was fairly trenchant in my attitude and was not the shrinking violet type, as befits a public...
- Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has monitored the increases in the price of motor diesel and its expected negative impact on all sectors; further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 23 April 2008 wherein he made reference to euro-dollar fluctuations, the way it is possible that the increased strength of...
- Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which petrol and diesel prices here compare with those in other EU States, including the UK, the currency of which has faltered against the euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21633/08]
- Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has undertaken inquiries into the reason or reasons that the price of diesel oil has increased so dramatically; the extent to which oil companies have increased the price of the fuel in order to capitalise on its eco-friendly status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21634/08]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he proposes to take or has taken particular or specific initiatives with a view to encouraging service providers here to bring the standard, quality and spread of service in respect of broadband, mobile telephony and all forms of modern telecommunications up to best international practice thereby providing...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number and extent of wind generated electricity available to the national grid; the number of applications for admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21630/08]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance the breakdown of tax free allowances in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that the person's spouse is not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21640/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be admitted for follow up treatment at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21641/08]
- Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which forestry will play a part in energy requirements now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21628/08]
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in September 2008 in view of the fact that their immediate neighbours have such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21638/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of 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. [21642/08]
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when extension of a visa will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21649/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [21650/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21651/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21652/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the 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 Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21653/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or anticipated position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 May 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or anticipated position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/08]