Results 26,001-26,020 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 767. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department have achieved a satisfactory understanding with persons living on canals with particular reference to changes in the regime affecting such persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20815/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 769. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the various local community-based festival groups such as musical and dramatic societies which have benefited from grant aid in the past 12 months through her Department or through the Arts Council; the extent to which she expects this to continue in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20817/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 1129. To ask the Minister for Health the basis on which the HSE may contemplate action likely to result in the closure of or down scaling of activity at St Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, in view of the serious bed shortage that exists; if bed shortages are likely to feature for a considerable time into the future and that the services and facilities at the hospital will remain an urgent...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Rural Development Policy (2 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 1396. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which she can encourage indigenous and foreign direct investment in rural areas in order to achieve a national balance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20814/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Christian Community in the Middle East (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, Deputy.

Other Questions: Economic Growth (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he remains satisfied that the economy continues to recover within the parameters of public expenditure and reform requirements; if he has identified particular issues likely to require attention in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18709/17]

Other Questions: Economic Growth (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of this question is to elicit information on the extent to which public sector reform and the curtailment of expenditure continues to feature in the monitoring of each Department's budget, and the degree to which it is expected to achieve targets.

Other Questions: Economic Growth (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Does he remain satisfied about the ability of each Department to work within its budget to the extent required, given the existing competing demands and those that are likely to emerge during the year?

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The building control Bill is promised legislation. When is it expected that the heads might be cleared? When is the Bill likely to come before the House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for coming before the committee. I agree that all medicines have their danger levels and we are always advised that it is dangerous to overdose. However, I am most worried about health. As legislators, we have a very important role in the health and well-being of the community. If our health experts and our regulatory authorities are not happy and if they specify their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: She will be back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding that Mr. Lennon's professional competence has been questioned, does a particular medicine have the same effect on all patients and users? Could I not say I believe a particular drug is the ideal thing for a particular problem? Is there a difference in the way it might affect other people, given their different metabolism? Does Mr. Lennon have the professional competence to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Acting Chairman was here.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects progress to continue in regard to the restoration of pay cuts necessitated by the downturn in the economy, with particular reference to the need to recognise the impact on the workforce during the recession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18710/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if temporary or extended residency can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if their spouse's stamp 4 can be renewed in view of their spouse's need to return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19117/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it may be possible to facilitate a new application for a person (details supplied); and if the case can be re-examined having regard to their otherwise excellent record. [19118/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 can be renewed in the case of a person (details suppled); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19119/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if temporary residency status can be conferred in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected eligibility in respect of residency or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19125/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected status or entitlement and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19126/17]