Results 241-260 of 617 for drugs speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which addictions, such as alcoholism and drug addiction, are deemed to be conditions capable of qualifying for disability allowance or invalidity pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18882/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (4 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a means test available whereby money spent on the maintenance of a sleep apnoea machine can be offset against moneys spent under the drugs payment scheme if a case where a person (details supplied) purchases above the top limit of €144 per month but does not receive the full payment in refunds for money spent on prescriptions; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Jan 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she continues, through An Garda Síochána, to combat gun crime, drug gangs, the intimidation of witnesses, people trafficking and other criminal activities; if she will provide the necessary resources to An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3017/16]

Topical Issue Matters (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...; (5) Deputy Joe Costello - the status of the construction of Gaelscoil Bharra in Cabra in Dublin 7; (6) Deputies Eamonn Maloney and Ruth Coppinger - approval of funding for the cystic fibrosis treatment drug, Orkambi; (7) Deputy Colm Keaveney - the 2016 Health Service Executive service plan and the improvement of child and adolescent mental health services; (8) Deputy Clare Daly - the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (1 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which drug trafficking continues; if specific provisions can be made to make a serious impact on this life-destroying activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42917/15]

Order of Business (19 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I would even go so far as to describe it as a hallucinatory state or a state of constant denial. Will the misuse of drugs Bill be considered as a matter of priority to appease them somewhat?

Topical Issue Matters (20 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...through Shannon Airport in the context of the Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen; (15) Deputy Billy Kelleher - the need to address concerns regarding the recall of a number of batches of chemotherapy drugs; (16) Deputy Ruth Coppinger - the need to implement building programmes for primary schools in the Dublin West area; (17) Deputy Dessie Ellis - the need for measures to combat...

Order of Business (6 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The road traffic Bill proposes to detect and prevent driving under the influence of drugs. When is it proposed to bring it before the House, have the heads been cleared and will we have it before the end of this session? In respect of the ongoing threats and violence against members of An Garda Síochána and their families by those engaged in illegal activities such as drug barons,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration to Europe: Discussion (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...of like mind. It is no good allowing the traffickers to continue to do their damnedest without interruption. I am sure all Deputies have dealt with cases involving women and children who were drugged while being trafficked to ensure they could not recall their experiences. The particular drug used in these types of cases prevents trafficking victims from giving evidence because they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the degree to which this case was examined, in view of the evidence of trafficking, and the possibility that the person was a victim of drug abuse, which could be a case for that person allegedly making an effort to obtain a British entrance visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14086/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 493. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to have the drug, Regorafenib, made available through the Health Service Executive, a drug which is often used in the treatment of bowel cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14128/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (26 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible to register the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 who is interested in offering counselling services to drug addicts in prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12578/15]

Order of Business (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Road safety has become increasingly important in recent times, and rightly so. In that regard, what is the status of the road traffic Bill, in which issues such as driving under the influence of drugs will be addressed for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians? When is that Bill likely to come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her future plans to tackle the problem of drug dealing and the increase in the sale and supply of drugs in residential areas within Dublin's north inner city, particularly in the context of the success of Operation Spire, which has led to the level of drug dealing in O'Connell Street and its environs falling sharply; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...north central division; if she will provide a breakdown, per rank, of the number of officers assigned to each district within that division; if she will indicate the strength of the divisional drugs unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10908/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (25 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the rules applicable in the Single Market will benefit the procurement of drugs in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8457/15]

Order of Business (17 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What are the current intentions for the proceeds of crime Bill and the Road Traffic Bill 2013 which refers to driving under the influence of drugs? I could not let the occasion pass without mentioning my old favourite, the Bail Bill 2013, which has long been awaited and which I understand is about to make its appearance.

Topical Issue Matters (5 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...by the Egyptian authorities; (14) Deputy Martin Heydon - the implications of the loss of Newbridge Credit Union, locally and nationally; (15) Deputy Seán Crowe - the report from the Health Research Board on drug related deaths and plans to address the issue; (16) Deputy Mick Wallace - the escalating situation in HMP Maghaberry and the impact on Portlaoise Prison; (17) Deputy Clare...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (18 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: ...Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which adequate resources remain available including forensics to An Garda Síochána to combat criminal gang activity with particular reference to drug gangs and associated gun crime; the extent to which intelligence remains available to the Garda in such circumstances; and if any augmentation is required. [44390/14]

Topical Issue Matters (16 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: ...be put in place; (3) Deputy Jim Daly - the need to reconsider and reduce the water charges for adult dependants; (4) Deputy Róisín Shortall - the need to update regulations under the Misuse of Drugs legislation to curb the open street trading of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs; (5) Deputy Brian Stanley - the need to support autism services in County Laois; (6) Deputy Patrick...