Results 39,041-39,060 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the beef, lamb, pig meat and poultry sectors have grown in this country in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which the targets outlined in Food Harvest 2020 are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48761/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that all countries, EU and non-EU alike, have committed sufficiently to fisheries conservation policies; the way this affects this country and the European Union in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48762/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the likely potential for expansion in the beef, lamb, pig meat and poultry sectors in this country and throughout the EU in the aftermath of Common Agricultural Policy reform agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy Reform (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine arising from agreements entered into in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy, the extent to which the Irish fishing industry is likely to develop in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48766/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the beef industry is likely to be safeguarded in the future in view of the likelihood of substantial expansion in the dairy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48767/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the cereal harvest for 2013 is up to expectation; his expectations in this regard in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48768/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if animal welfare requirements in respect of extensions to farm buildings have been facilitated to the extent necessary by the relevant statutory authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48769/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the future viability of the family farm enterprise, with particular reference to the need to ensure an adequate return in respect of time and investment regardless of the size of the enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48770/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in respect of food traceability-labelling, if he will ensure that those responsible for breaches of the existing code are dealt with in such a manner as to discourage and prohibit such breaches in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48771/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48730/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48731/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48732/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Health when it is expected the evaluation of a health status will be completed at Portlaoise regional hospital and the eye and ear hospital in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48733/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: It is worth pointing out, following the discussion we have had, that you are on the right track and have the right priorities. Supply, transport and communications are basic requirements in any campaign, be it military, political or aid. We have some experience of those too. It is hugely important that the concentration is directed in the way that is most required at the time. All of us...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: While we appear to have learned a little following each disaster, we do not appear to have learned the full lesson, namely, the degree and speed with which the responding forces must offer assistance. I would have thought that the series of measures to be taken immediately by the international community in such disasters would now be a prerequisite. For example, it was known for 48 hours...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: We will now move from policy, strategy and preparedness to emergency response, which is the end product and the test of the preparations. I invite Mr. Kelly to make his statement on the typhoon in the Philippines.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: It is most important in updating the development goals post-2015, which is incorporated in what Dr. O'Neill has told us, to have learned from the experiences of the past number of years and to put that to good effect. It is also hugely important that there is accountability and that the ways and means are found to ensure international aid can find a way whereby the opportunities for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: We are dealing with two issues at this meeting. Dr. O'Neill has set out the policy framework for the post-2015 development goals. We are also discussing the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines. I want to separate the two issues because one relates to policy, while the other relates to immediate reactions in emergencies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I ask committee members and guests to subdue their mobile phones. Also, iPads have a disconcerting effect on the communications system. Everybody might keep this in mind because they interrupt the recording system. This meeting with officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is on the issue of the European Commission's communication on financing poverty eradication and...

Topical Issue Debate: Live Exports (13 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy's time has expired.