Results 22,841-22,860 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he is satisfied that reforms to date will continue to benefit the economy in the future; the reforms which have become outdated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13543/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which reforms embraced by public administration in recent years years compare with reforms introduced in other competing EU or non-EU jurisdictions, with particular reference to enhancing this country's opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13537/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the further reforms that may be introduced regarding the manner in which public contracts or procurements are undertaken with a view to identifying the most cost effective and expeditious procedures, thereby eliminating costly delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13538/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which further reforms are required in respect of the awarding of public contracts or procurements with a view to ensuring that business in this country can be undertaken in a way that is competitive with all other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13539/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the restoration of the various payments conceded under FEMPI will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13541/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in the context of the preview of the capital programme, he has identified specific issues requiring particular investment to address infrastructural deficits in either road and rail transport, communications or other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13542/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which his Department monitors the impact of Brexit on the public and private sectors with a view to addressing such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13544/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 299. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for permission to stay in Ireland in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13809/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 421. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for a medical card in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14047/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Administration (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 453. To ask the Minister for Health the eligibility for a home care package in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14245/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 597. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct level of carer's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14039/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (27 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 598. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a fuel allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14045/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Tánaiste agree that the Central Bank Consolidation Bill is a suitable vehicle to which to attach legislation to control the activities of purchasers of distressed loans from banks and building societies, to ensure protection for borrowers and that regulations are applied not only to original lenders but secondary lenders, many of whom are now aggressively pursuing borrowers?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (22 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which the capital review programme has been revised; the extent to which specific expenditure proposals have increased or decreased over particular areas; the extent to which this may impact on economic performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11265/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (22 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has quantified the extent to which reforms throughout the public sector are likely to yield improved economic performance in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11266/18]

Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy cannot go on. It is meant to be a point of order.

Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: It is not a point of order, although the Minister of State may answer if he wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Evaluation of the Use of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (21 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for their attendance this morning. I wish to raise the issue of e-prescribing and the cost-benefit analysis of same. What are the potential benefits of a greater reliance on and upgrading of technology in terms of making prescribing more effective and efficient? For instance, how do we rate at the present time in comparison with other jurisdictions in terms of our GPs,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Evaluation of the Use of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (21 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: The Chairman looks shocked. Did he think I was going to go on?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Project Ireland 2040 Implementation (21 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which Project Ireland 2040 is likely to affect the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10390/18]