Results 25,941-25,960 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 599. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has studied the effect of various plastics on the environment with particular reference to the best way to deal with the situation in its various forms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22161/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 600. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which reliance on landfill waste disposal facilities continues to be monitored with particular reference to the utilisation of best practice in terms of reduce, reuse and recycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22162/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 651. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21699/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill is promised legislation. What is its current state of progress and when can we expect to find it passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas?

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Neither is Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy knows the answer.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department have identified those areas in the food sector most likely to be affected by Brexit; the measures taken or likely to be taken to minimise the impact including sourcing of alternative markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which geopolitical decisions are currently evolving and are likely to impact on agriculture with particular reference to the viability of family farms in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21055/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Eligibility (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person's (details supplied) previous medical history was taken into account prior to reducing their rate of unemployment benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21349/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21317/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he has explored alternative opportunities for Irish food produce on world markets with particular reference to the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21337/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he anticipates ongoing growth in the beef sector with particular reference to the Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21338/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he envisages increased demand for Irish lamb on world markets into the future in view of Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025 projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21339/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has identified positive prospects for future growth in the pigmeat and poultry sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21340/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor opportunities for growth in the dairy sector having particular regard to geopolitical developments and the sustainability of family farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21341/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the sectors within the agrifood business in which he anticipates the greatest opportunities for growth in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21342/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to be in a position to safeguard jobs in the fishing industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21343/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy and efficacy of the traceability regulations throughout the food sector with particular reference to compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21344/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which discussions have taken place with the various stakeholders with a view to resolution of difficulties which resulted in the closure of Harold's Cross greyhound stadium; if any or all of the issues raised have been addressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21345/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which breaches in food quality and traceability standards have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21346/17]