Results 36,221-36,240 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 471. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when Garda vetting will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26895/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 478. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when a visa for entry to Ireland will issue in the case of the partner of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27000/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 500. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and/or expected position in regard to residency/citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27339/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 501. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of the Garda force in each of the past six years to date; the extent to which it is expected to restore numbers through the new recruitment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27399/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 503. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which combatting organised drug crime remains a priority; if any particular issues of importance in this context have arisen which might need further attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27401/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Oversight (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 504. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which reform is envisaged for An Garda Síochána with particular reference to the need to ensure the restoration of morale and public confidence in the force notwithstanding the number of issues that have arisen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27402/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Confidential Recipient (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 506. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which provision remains in place for the reporting of alleged wrongdoing within An Garda Síochána with particular reference to the need to observe best practice in the interest of the force, transparency and public reassurance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27404/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 507. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which adequate resources remain available to the Criminal Assets Bureau to combat organised crime by way of confiscation of assets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27405/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 508. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which backlogs in the court system are likely to be overtaken in the short and medium term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27406/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 509. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which adequate or sufficient prison spaces are available to meet requirements at the present time; the extent to which more than one prisoner is accommodated in a cell; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27407/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 510. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which conclusions continue to be reached in respect of the various cold cases which have been identified over several years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27408/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pathologists (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 511. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which resources continue to be made available to the State pathologist’s office to ensure the earliest possible conclusion of examination of the victim takes place in the shortest possible time thereby facilitating early detection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27409/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Data (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 512. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons reported as missing in each of the past five years to date; the number traced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27410/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 513. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the JLO service is available throughout County Kildare; the extent of any anticipated improvements in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27411/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 514. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various forms of crime continue to be monitored and appropriate action taken to address any trends emerging in all areas throughout the country, urban and rural; if she has in mind any particular or specific strategies to deal with the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27412/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 617. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/14]

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise a question relating to legislation on the operation of the courts, given recent references to a Member of the House making direct contact with a member of the Judiciary. Regarding the court of appeal Bill, on its passage through the Houses, will recognition be given to-----

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I should be allowed to finish my sentence. The distinction between the courts and the Houses of the Oireachtas should be clarified in the course of debate on the Bill. At the same time, recognition should be given to the right of a Member of the Oireachtas to bear witness in court.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I have experience of this so I want to know whether the court of appeal Bill is the appropriate legislation with which to address the issue.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I have a further question on legislation. The personal injuries assessment board (amendment) Bill is due before the House as is the teaching council (vetting and protection of children and vulnerable persons) Bill.