Results 39,581-39,600 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (2 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the Middle East peace talks continue to be actively supported by the EU and other interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41390/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which overseas aid continues to be monitored with a view to ensuring that such aid reaches those for whom it was intended; if any specific measures are needed to enhance such accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41392/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Data (2 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the potential for growth in trade has been noted between this jurisdiction and African, American and Asian countries with particular reference to the need to maximise all options with a view to continued improvement in economic performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41393/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Data (2 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the level of trade has developed over the past five years with countries within the EU, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia, and the degree to which potential for development for such markets continues to exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41394/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (2 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford in respect of whom a deportation order has been made but whose case also merits further consideration in view of the fact that many of their family and local community members in their homeland were executed and that there is considerable evidence to suggest that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications (2 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the procedural requirements in order to qualify for an Irish passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41370/13]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Excuse me, Deputy. It is not in order to refer to a Minister as Big Phil.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I know the respect Tipperary people have for Kilkenny people.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Excuse me, I have to ask the Deputy to move the adjournment of the debate.

Message from Select Committee (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Gas Regulation Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, what is the progress on the criminal records Bill, which relates to the exchange of criminal records between this country, other European countries and other jurisdictions? Similarly, what is the progress of the trusts Bill, which is to protect the assets of trusts? I understand that particular legislation should be brought before the House as soon as possible for...

Other Questions: Job Creation (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Has any planning been undertaken to co-ordinate the efforts of the tourism and sporting sectors with a view to encouraging and capitalising on future events and utilising them as a means of improving the economy, bringing more people into the respective sectors and generating employment?

Other Questions: Job Creation (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of employment generated by the sporting sector annually over the past five years to date; the extent to which opportunities arise for further enhancement leading to job creation throughout the sector; steps he plans to take the effect of which would be economic resurgence; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: Job Creation (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 655. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which economic activity generated through sport and recreation, including job creation, has developed in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which the level of employment generated throughout may be improved in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41129/13]

Other Questions: Job Creation (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 656. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects sporting activity or associated sectors to generate economic activity resulting in a contribution towards economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41130/13]

Other Questions: Job Creation (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 657. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which economic expansion may benefit from sport-associated activity; if he will predict the future annual job creating potential arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41131/13]

Other Questions: Job Creation (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Could I ask the Minister of State the extent to which the Department continues to evaluate the sporting sector with a view to identifying specific areas where an intervention or further support might bring about the sort of results that are required at this time in terms of economic recovery? Could I further ask him if in fact in the course of any evaluation undertaken in the past,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the tourism sector has developed or expanded in each of the past six years to date; the full extent of employment generated within the sector on an annual basis in each of the years referred to; the extent, if any, to which the tourism sector may become a vehicle for national economic recovery; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 654. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which employment has fluctuated/stabilised/increased in the tourism sector in each of the past five years to date; the actual areas within the sector most positively/negatively affected in the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41128/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (1 Oct 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 658. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he can forecast job creation opportunities throughout the tourism sector over the next five years; the specific areas in respect of which most growth is expected resulting in job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41132/13]