Results 14,341-14,360 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage and variety of bio-fuel crops currently growing or proposed in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25977/08]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in the matter of bio-energy crops; the extent to which such discussions are expected to impact positively on climate change issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25978/08]
- Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he proposes to take to encourage the beet growing sector to diversify with particular reference to the need to maintain farm income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25979/08]
- Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all beef and beef products imported into Ireland and on sale through shops, supermarkets or the catering trade are expected to be compliant with EU regulations in regard to traceability, hygiene and husbandry requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25980/08]
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he proposes to take to encourage the proliferation of anaerobic digesters to cater for farm waste, improve efficiency, become more eco-friendly and contribute to the energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25981/08]
- Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that EU support for Irish agriculture will be sufficient to give adequate support to the industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25982/08]
- Written Answers — Sectoral Development: Sectoral Development (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to ensure the future development of the agricultural industry with particular reference to meat and dairy sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25984/08]
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25517/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the application for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25586/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25960/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25961/08]
- Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: They should have gone to Specsavers.
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: I would like to pick up on the point made by Deputy Gilmore about the surveillance that was carried out by the British Ministry of Defence. It seems that there has been a significant breach of the international rule of law. I suggest that the proposed covert surveillance Bill be brought to the House. Can the Taoiseach indicate when it might be brought into the House? It seems to be an...
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: As the Government will not take that route, I would like to mention another delectable legislative provision that it might consider in this regard. I refer to the legislation that will give effect to the EU framework decision that allows the Irish courts to enforce fines which are imposed in other EU member states. That sounds like a nice little Bill. There is nothing to stop the...
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: I think it is nice.
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: I refer to No. 68. There is some difficulty there.
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: It is like everything else, a Cheann Comhairle â no reply, no answer, no solution. Nothing is happening. The lights are on, but there is nobody at home.
- Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: There is no answer.
- Overseas Missions. (2 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Chad deployment is operating as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25951/08]