Results 40,001-40,020 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (18 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 606. To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that notwithstanding the on-going curtailments of expenditure throughout the public service arising from commitments entered into by his predecessors with the Troika; if he will maintain the current extent of military installations including barracks and equipment throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (18 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 607. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which on-going modernisation of equipment or military hardware is likely to continue throughout the Army, Navy and Air Corps notwithstanding the on-going economic difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36607/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (18 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 608. To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the on-going availability of training and upgrading/updating of equipment and or other resources required by the Defence Forces in the context of their ability to deal with natural disasters or other emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36608/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 738. To ask the Minister for Health if and when special hospital bed and ancillary requirements will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36712/13]

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The bail laws in this country are based on court decisions and legislation from the 1960s and are clearly incapable of dealing with the threat of modern crime. The bail Bill has been promised for some considerable time. I ask the Taoiseach if it might be possible, clearly not in this session, but as a matter of urgency in the next session to bring it forward to facilitate dealing with...

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Martin should remind himself occasionally of when he was on this side of House.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Guidelines (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in the context of proposed wind generation of electricity, the extent to which it is proposed to address the concerns of persons living in the vicinity of such wind farms; if guidelines have been set down regarding minimum distances from homes, schools or buildings accommodating persons; if regard will be had for best...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in the wake of recent announcements, it is expected that the highest, quality and speed of broadband service is likely to become available in the short and medium term in all areas throughout the country; the extent to which the quality of services here is likely to compare to the best available throughout Europe and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the projected costs in 2013/2014 for the Exchequer to run and maintain Kilkenny College based on enrolment figures for the academic year 2012/2013 and the cost to the Exchequer in respect of financial support offered to Kilkenny College in 2012/2013 while it was a fee-charging school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35580/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35571/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has identified the existence of particular black spots throughout the country in relation to the availability of broadband services; when he expects such issues to be address in full with particular reference to meeting the needs of the business, domestic and commercial sectors; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the full scale of anticipated modern high-speed broadband services are likely to become available in all regions throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35549/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which it is expected that the quality and extent of broadband services here is likely to achieve world class standards with particular reference to the availability of such services throughout the industrial, educational, domestic and medical services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35550/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which directly or through the Regulator, efforts are being made to ensure an improved quality of mobile phone services throughout all regions in the country with particular reference to eliminating black spots or areas that have consistently experienced poor or inadequate services in this regard; the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bullying of Children (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he, directly or in unison with his EU colleagues, can address the issue of cyber-bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35552/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bullying of Children (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any to which communications technology can be utilised to prevent unwarranted, unwelcomed and uninvited electronic communication resulting in stalking or bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35560/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Tax Yield (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which oil, gas or other mineral discoveries have been made in each of the past ten years to date; if any particularly promising discoveries or locations have been identified; the expected contribution of any such discoveries towards economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35553/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which imported oil, gas or other energy sources are likely to be replaced by existing or anticipated on or offshore discoveries or indications and their anticipated impact on this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35554/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which An Post continues to play a prominent role in the provision of existing, established or anticipated services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35555/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects EU fossil fuel reduction targets to be met in the short and medium term having particular regard to experience over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35556/13]