Results 39,721-39,740 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of An Garda Síochána in each of the years from 2004 to date inclusive; the extent to which the strength in the various divisions have fluctuated over that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40077/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána throughout each division and sub-division in County Kildare from 2004 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40078/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the JLO service is available throughout County Kildare; the extent of any anticipated improvements in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40081/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will compile a list of validly registered charities in accordance with the 2009 Act with particular reference to the continued need to preserve the integrity of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40079/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Legislation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which abuse of the bail laws continues to be monitored by his Department; the proposed remedial action including any legislative issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40082/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Jury System (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidences of witness, juror or court-officer intimidation identified in each of the past five years to date; the extent if any to which prosecutions were negative affected or failed as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40083/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding reform of the legal profession; the extent to which negotiation continues with respective interest groups; if he has concluded discussions with the stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40084/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the upgrading of Garda transport continues in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40085/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which forensic services available to the Garda are adequate in all circumstances to meet requirements without referral outside this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40086/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which waiting lists for legal aid continue to be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40087/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Expenditure (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the costs or the funding of criminal legal aid in each year from 2004 to date, inclusive; the number of instances in respect of which such aid was refused in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40088/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review entitlement to a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was only recently awarded a general practitioner visit card despite being dependent of social welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39879/13]

Order of Business (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, in respect of the National Treasury Management Agency Bills Nos. 1 and 2, which are scheduled for this session, is it intended that they be passed before the end of this session and when are they expected to be introduced in the House? Is it intended to bring the regulation of lobbying Bill, promised under section B of the schedule, before the House in the near future?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which in the aftermath of the agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy, he has succeeded or expects to succeed in ensuring the benefits accruing are adequately and fairly distributed with a view to meeting the social and economic requirements of the agri-sector and that due reward is given for effort; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the efficacy of labelling of all food products, indigenous and imported, accurately reflects their origin and compliance with national and European standards; if he is satisfied regarding the regularity of inspections to ensure compliance; if any new measures are anticipated in this...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Road Traffic Offences (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance the options available or procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was recently contacted by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of the detection of oil in the fuel tank in their motor vehicle on 23 August 2013, and who only purchased the vehicle on 20 August 2013 and had not put any fuel in the case since...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Debt (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Finance the total national debt as a percentage of GDP for each years from 1989 to 1993 inclusive; the current budget borrowing requirements for the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39569/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Debt (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance the total national debt as a percentage of GDP for each years from 1976 to 1980 inclusive; the current budget borrowing requirements for the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39570/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who did not receive a higher education grant last year and who is now commencing a level 8 qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39677/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 299. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39162/13]