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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2015: European Commission Representation in Ireland (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I like to mention it occasionally. Very often, more is taken from what people do not say than from what they say. Another point relates to carbon reduction, which is a critical issue that must be faced by Europe and each individual member state. To what extent do the witnesses see in both European and member state policy the move towards carbon reduction without dramatically affecting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: Discussion (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am not a member of the committee, but I have an interest in this issue, like everybody else in the country. We need a thorough evaluation of all of the implications for the future of air transport services from an economic viewpoint in terms of the need for investment, connectivity and the recognition of our island nation status, all of which must be borne in mind in a particular way. I...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: No, the alternative Government walked out.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The alternative Government walked out, and it was even in disarray out there.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What was it like out there?

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: All together.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: It could not have been from the Attorney General. She advises the Government.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputies are confused.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Take it easy.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That is not his function.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I think the Deputy-----

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: It is another moment for the plinth.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Go to it again, Barry.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Sinn Féin is starting to sound much like Fianna Fáil.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which deficiencies in terms of access to and quality of broadband have been identified at various locations throughout the country with a view to the taking of emergency initiatives to address the problem at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3891/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which an increase in rent support will be provided for in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4186/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the most appropriate core payment applicable and available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if they qualify for one-parent family payment or other payment in view of the fact that they are guardian of two siblings since their mother passed away; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4093/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Applications (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent of any payment being made available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4094/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payments (29 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which bereavement grant-exceptional needs payment has been made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4095/15]