Results 36,101-36,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Iraqi Conflict (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community can have a stabilising influence on the situation in Iraq with particular reference to the need to encourage the restoration of order including Government recognition of the need to address issues of concern that appear to have led to the recent violence; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to monitor the situation in the Ukraine with particular reference to the need to establish the sovereignty of the Ukraine and Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28238/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Parliament Elections (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his colleagues at EU level have discussed perceived disenchantment with the EU culminating in the election to the European Parliament of a significant number of eurosceptics; if any research has been undertaken to ascertain the underlying reasons; if the fault lies with EU structures and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his colleagues at EU and UN level continue to endeavour to support efforts to restart the peace process in the Middle East; if any provision is being made to examine the issues deemed to have caused the stalling of the process; if the international community remains committed to the two state...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to achieve the release of Palestinian prisoners and the discontinuation of the establishment of new settlements and remains an issue and or an obstacle in attempts to achieve settlement in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28725/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community is actively engaged in and committed to achieving a resolution to the issues in Nigeria which have resulted in the abduction and possible imprisonment by the Boko Haram of large numbers of women and girls; if action is being taken to deal with the situation; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which each side in the stalled Middle East peace process has recognised and acknowledged the full extent of prisoners held by them; the efforts to date made to ensure basic human rights are observed in respect of such detainees; if the international community has had access to such prisoners; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position in Southern Sudan; the extent to which the international community has found it possible to engage with the various parties with a view to dealing with human rights abuses, war, famine and starvation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the Ukraine continues to be monitored by the EU and the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28720/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU continues to liaise with the Russian authorities in the context of ongoing issues in eastern Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28721/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU/UN colleagues remain committed to efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28722/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Egyptian Conflict (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in Egypt remains a matter for concern at EU level with particular reference to the need to ensure the restoration and recognition for basic human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28723/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the western Balkans continues to be monitored by the EU with a view to ensuring that progress towards eventual EU membership continues for the countries in the region in return for a commitment to the acquis communautaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28724/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in Colombia continues to be monitored by the international community; the extent to which progress in the peace process continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28726/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which bilateral and multi-lateral aid programmes continue to be monitored to ensure donated aid goes directly to those for whom it was intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28727/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Agreements (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his Department continue to strengthen existing trade and forge new markets throughout the European Union and globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28728/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to liaise with the authorities in Iran with a view to encouraging democratic principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28730/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Redeployment (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure to be followed to facilitate an interdepartmental transfer for civil servants of middle rank wishing to transfer to alternative Departments for whatever reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28668/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Redeployment (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the procedure to be followed to facilitate an inter-Departmental transfer for civil servants of middle rank wishing to transfer to alternative Departments for whatever reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28743/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (2 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current position regarding the EU-US trade negotiations; if the progress to date indicates a positive result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28729/14]