Results 39,681-39,700 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation of Baha'i Faith in Iran: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I apologise for being late, but bilocation is not one of my achievements. I welcome the delegation for this timely discussion. I strongly agree with the points raised. Iran has an opportunity to come out of darkness and into the light. That is important both for the people of Iran and its administration. I agree that there should be no trade-off on human rights. In assessing a...
- Other Questions: Organised Crime (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: With regard to the last response, will the Minister indicate whether there is now evidence to suggest that perhaps the law in this country might be brought into line with the law in other European countries in so far as bail is concerned in regard to those involved in criminal gang activity?
- Other Questions: Organised Crime (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which criminal activity continues to be monitored with particular reference to the number and strength of such organisations; their modus operandi including the intimidation of witnesses, lawyers and jurors; if it is considered that such gangs have successfully circumnavigated the law on bail with consequent increased influence and...
- Other Questions: Organised Crime (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. What studies have been carried out into the use by the organised criminal gangs of so-called "mules" in carrying out their illegal activity? To what degree have such people been caught and prosecuted? How successful have follow-up operations to incriminate the gang leaders been? What documentary evidence has been retained relating to specific instances...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I propose Deputy Dara Murphy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I congratulate Deputy Murphy. It is an important office as it is second only to the Chairman. It is also important that we encourage people to become immersed in European affairs, particularly for the future.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views: Discussion with Turkish Parliamentary Delegation (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I welcome our colleagues from Turkey. We are delighted to have them here. We are renewing associations of some years ago. Many years ago Deputy Eric Byrne and I visited Turkey. Negotiations towards European Union membership have not progressed a great deal in the meantime, but we are glad to note that things have come on to the front burner again as opposed to being postponed. Many...
- Topical Issue Matters (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies Derek Nolan, Ann Phelan and Brendan Griffin - the need to extend the 9% tourism VAT rate beyond 2013 in order to continue to boost tourism figures and create and retain jobs in the tourism sector; (2) Deputy Catherine...
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Halligan who, I understand, proposes to share time with Deputy Clare Daly. I also understand that Deputy Clare Daly will be making her contribution first.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I now call Deputy Kyne, who I understand proposes to share time with Deputy Feighan. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, Deputy. It would be in your interest to use your time more constructively, to address the issues and to address them through the Chair.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I am not the Ceann Comhairle.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: Bristle away.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: You are very considerate.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: There will be no heckling.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy, do not mind the bristling, just address through the Chair, if you do not mind.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, you have to address through the Chair.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: I am holding on.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)
Bernard Durkan: No, you led with your chin. Can I ask the Deputy to proceed and speak through the Chair?