Results 38,101-38,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 26 October 2013, the extent to which the ambulance service response rate throughout County Kildare remains in accord with best practice; the degree to which this service has received any comments or complaints in respect of the response time in life threatening instances and non-life threatening instances; the...

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to comment on a number of issues, some of which have been referred to already. It is essential that the economic projects envisaged some years ago as being part and parcel of the benefits accruing from the Good Friday Agreement are redefined and renewed as early as possible. We all know there have been economic difficulties across this island and the adjoining one. Notwithstanding...

Order of Business (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to inquire about promised legislation to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Have the heads of the Bill been cleared and when is it likely to come before the House? I have a similar question on the EirGrid Bill.

Order of Business (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What about the EirGrid Bill?

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: We now know why Deputy Martin is confused.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for my late arrival; I had questions being taken in the House and it is difficult to be in the two places at the same time. I wish to pursue a few items the Minister of State mentioned. I ask him to outline the possible implications of GMO maize on this country. To what extent have the various stakeholders been consulted on the matter? To what degree is the cereal industry...

Other Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor criminal gangland activity with particular reference to homicides arising therefrom; the extent to which he and his Department continue to put in place the necessary measures to disrupt this activity; if an update of the bail laws is likely to become an instrument in this regard; and...

Other Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the ongoing activity of criminal gangs, the degree to which homicides have occurred as a result of that activity, the extent to which reoffending has been observed as a feature of their activity and the extent to which action can be taken and continues to be taken to address the issue.

Other Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I further inquire whether, for example, it has been noted in the past two to three years the extent to which reoffending has been a feature of serious crime and also the extent to which individuals on bail have reoffended. Has the Garda Síochána made specific recommendations on how the issue might be tackled and whether it might be possible to deal with these issues in the short to...

Other Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. I ask whether in a case of reoffending, on the appearance of a person before the court who has previously offended and obtained bail, it should be possible to prevent bail being granted subsequently? Otherwise, it defeats the purpose of the exercise.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which educational and rehabilitative training remain available throughout the prison service with particular reference to the availability of such facilities to first-time offenders; the extent to which the results of this training continue to be monitored with particular reference to preventing recidivism; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Places (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a place on the Naas technology project SOLAS course will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5740/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions Reform (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 3725/14 in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7, the options available to them in respect of State pension on the basis that they are obliged by their employer to retire aged 65 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5754/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with regard to the availability of the necessary resources to An Garda Síochána to facilitate ongoing upgrading of communications and transport equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5708/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Reform (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which it is intended to improve the efficiency of the legal aid services notwithstanding the ongoing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5709/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners remanded on bail on foot of charges relating to serious criminal activity in each of the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5710/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners remanded on bail on foot of charges relating to serious criminal activity in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5711/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which it is likely to be possible to improve or upgrade Garda stations as necessary throughout the country in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5712/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the Garda recruitment programme is progressing in accordance with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5713/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (5 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which adequate resources remain available to the Criminal Assets Bureau; the extent to which that body can combat organised crime by way of confiscation of assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5714/14]