Results 13,921-13,940 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reduce VAT or excise duty on diesel in view of the recent increase in its price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/08]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Finance the urgent steps he can take to address the spiralling increase in the price of diesel in view of the extent of excise duty or VAT accruing to the Government from the inflated prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22287/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes further incentives to encourage bio-fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22288/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance if action has been taken or is contemplated to improve the competitiveness of the economy through the financial and banking services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22291/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he has taken or proposes to take to combat inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that economic growth projections for 2008 are expected to be achieved; the extent to which revenue from taxation is expected to be affected by fluctuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22293/08]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected to implement the recommendations of the inter-Departmental group dealing with the disabled drivers disabled passengers tax concession 1994 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22294/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance when the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare is expected to open; the full extent of the accommodation provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22295/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the original proposals in respect of decentralisation have been achieved to date; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22296/08]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to his proposals directly or in conjunction with Kildare County Council for the alleviation of flooding at Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22297/08]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if payment can or will be offered through the GMS scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22299/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Kildare offering teaching to children with autism; the extent to which the full potential of such facilities are being achieved or are achievable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21996/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 392: 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 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22300/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if temporary residency status can be awarded while awaiting decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who has lived here for five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22301/08]

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to his reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 587 and 588 of 17 April 2008, when it is expected a full response will be available to this Deputy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22302/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of funding required by Kildare County Council to undertake the provision of water schemes, sewerage schemes, group sewerage schemes and group water schemes; if all or any of such amounts will be drawn down in 2008 or thereafter; if he has issued instructions in this regard; if he has sanctioned...

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It will be in order in a minute.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Like many other Members of this House I was thinking of making a modest investment with my local bookmaker.