Results 39,181-39,200 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services Provision (6 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to see the development and expansion of sea ferry transport from this country to various UK and-or continental destinations in the future, with particular reference to meeting increased demand and requirements and market development in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47598/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (6 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected that air travel routes and options will improve as a result of the abolition of travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47402/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (6 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to promote the use of this country to host major international sporting events; the extent to which he continues to engage with sporting organisations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47403/13]

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: When does the Government intend to introduce the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill, having particular regard to the attention given to this issue and that of child abuse on the Internet? Has the Bill been discussed by Cabinet and have its heads been approved? If so, when it is likely to come before the House?

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Three times Deputy Martin's party had this country broke.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which the existence of organised criminal gangs continue to prosper and grow; if the number of such gangs and membership therein has increased or decreased in recent years; the extent to which the Gardaí continue to have available to them adequate resources with particular reference to modern technology and equipment in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Recidivism Rate (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which crimes continue to be committed by persons while on bail, sometimes while on bail for more than one offence; the extent to which this restricts subsequent applications for bail particularly where recidivism occurs repeatedly while on bail; if legislation is required to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount the State has foregone due to tax reliefs related to the construction of wind farms to date and by year from 2010 onwards. [45843/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in determination of an application for higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45769/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review eligibility for a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45786/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Eligibility (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 473. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which their means of €102 prevents a person from qualifying for non-contributory Irish State pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45844/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 521. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 23 October 2013, the correct and exact amount of rent allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46347/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Appeals (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 524. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of a date for an oral hearing in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if supplementary welfare has been re-instated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46357/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of an appeal for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46691/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 566. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason back to education allowance was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will review the application with a view to granting the allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46813/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Prevention Measures (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 661. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government not withstanding the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 9 October 2013, and in view of the existence of a previous report which identified outstanding drainage works to be completed by the local authority; when these works are likely to be undertaken with particular reference to the elimination of flooding of an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 760. 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 he will make a statement on the matter. [46235/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 761. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which bail is restricted in situations where the applicant has a previous history of committing crime while on bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46236/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 770. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of accused deemed to have absconded while on bail in each of the past five years to date; the number recaptured; the number still at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 762. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of An Garda Síochána, permanent and reserve; when he expects to be in a position to facilitate recruitment in order to alleviate pressure points on various locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46237/13]