Results 35,101-35,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 832. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position in respect of the abuse of human rights in Colombia; the extent to which this situation continues to improve; if it is expected the EU may influence progress in this regard in the context of the EU trade agreement with Colombia and Peru; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41735/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 846. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which apprenticeships are available in all areas throughout the country at present; the uptake of such places; the extent to which the places available meet the demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42162/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gaelscoileanna Issues (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 887. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received details setting out the case for a Gaelcholaiste in north Kildare; if she has had sight of the supportive submission prepared by the local support group based on the Gaelcholaiste's requirements as determined by the current enrolment in the various Gaelscoileanna throughout the area and keeping in mind the urgent need for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 899. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when higher education grant will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason the 2013 P60 in respect of their father is being sought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41548/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (4 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 921. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which permanent classroom structures and ancillary facilities are currently available and proposed at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the degree to which dialogue continues to take place with the school authorities in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41937/14]

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Fianna Fáil drove the country blindly over a cliff.

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Will Deputy McGuinness give way?

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Member give way?

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the function of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: When is the sale of alcohol Bill expected to be before the House? Have the various court proceedings in adjoining jurisdictions made it possible to advance the debate in this area? On another promised Bill, when the people on the other side of the House were on this side-----

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This is on promised legislation. Those on the other side of the House promise to repeal the Explosives Act 1875. Could the Tánaiste indicate when that legislation is likely to come before the House?

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It must be nearly due by now.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which comparisons have been made with the standard, quality, availability and speed of broadband in this country with those available in competing European or other jurisdictions worldwide; if the full significance of the need for state-of-the-art quality in these areas is recognised; if any examination has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to set out the extent to which oil companies have passed on to the consumer the benefit of the substantial drop in world oil prices; whether, in consultation with the energy regulator, he may be in a position to encourage a reduction in oil prices in line with those on world markets; if any evaluation has been done of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to set out the position regarding a wage subsidy scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40729/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Payments (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an overpayment of child benefit occurred in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40751/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason fuel allowance-household benefits package has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40852/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (23 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding bringing rent support up to date in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40854/14]