Results 31,521-31,540 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which traceability continues to be enforced throughout the food production sector, with particular reference to the need to ensure clear indication regarding the origin, husbandry, compliance with national, international and European Union regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34843/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the pigmeat sector to develop and remain viable for producers for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34844/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the fishing industry to develop in the future, with particular reference to value-added products, and employment in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34845/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which families dependent on fishing continue to be able to rely on a reliable income in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34847/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the poultry sector, with particular reference to the extent to which the quality and reliability of production is emphasised, and can remain competitive on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34846/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which European fish catch conservation measures continue to benefit the industry, with particular reference to conservation and sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34848/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can reassure the dairy sector regarding its future prospects in the wake of the abolition of quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34849/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artisan Food Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future development and expansion potential of the artisan food sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34850/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Growth (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects new markets to open up markets for all Irish food and food products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34851/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the innovative ability of the Kerry Group to continue to become a main player on global markets, given its pivotal location and expertise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34852/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of disease control, traceability, and isolation in the context of the prevention of bovine diseases; whether he remains satisfied that existing measures remain adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34853/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will indicate the eligibility for naturalisation of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34750/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34785/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Health if and when medical cards will be restored to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34751/15]

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (6 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. I return to the original theme of that question, namely, whether it might be desirable to have the schools report directly to the Department to ensure a universal application of the rules. Have any comparisons been made between the number of incidents reported in each of the past three or four years with a view to measuring the number of incidents after the new...

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (6 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which her Department continues to monitor the level of school bullying at primary and second level schools; if particular issues have arisen which may benefit from specific attention; if traditional methods of dealing with the issue continue to be effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33936/15]

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (6 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This relates to the extent and scale of school bullying and the degree to which existing procedures are adequate in dealing with the issue.

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (6 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Has the Minister had the opportunity to study the result of the reforms introduced and the effect they have had? Would it not be desirable to have schools report to the Department fairly regularly, with particular reference to the incidence of bullying in the respective schools?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Projects (6 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to be in a position to make adequate provision through the capital works programme to meet the full preschool, primary, second, third and fourth level current and future educational needs in all areas throughout the country, having particular regard to demographic trends, overcrowded classrooms, the schools...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (6 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will facilitate an increase in rent allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34440/15]