Results 40,321-40,340 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to monitor events in Syria with particular reference to the degree to which any intervention on humanitarian grounds might be considered in the context of the provision of safe havens or corridors within which refugees might be accommodated; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of locations worldwide currently in receipt of Irish aid; the extent to which the relevant aid agencies remain satisfied regarding the security of their personnel and the efficacy and efficiency of distribution in the various locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31121/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to monitor the situation in Somalia, deemed to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world; the extent, if any, to which the issues pertaining there can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31122/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, at EU and UN level, the detention of Yulia Tymoshenko continues to be monitored; if any action has been taken in the context of international human rights with a view to bringing about her release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31123/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Export Statistics (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has identified the top ten countries with which trade with this country has improved most appreciably in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31124/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which development in the Western Balkans continues to be a feature for discussions at EU level; the efforts being made to ensure on-going evolution of peaceful and democratic structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31125/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which plans for EU enlargement continue in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31126/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has had discussions at EU level and with his counterparts in the UK in the context of the implications for this country, the UK and the European Union in the event of the UK withdrawing from the Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31127/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he directly or through the aegis of the EU/UN continues to monitor the various locations throughout the African continent most subject to war, terror, genocide, famine, human rights violations or administrative deficiencies; if any particular initiatives are required on an on-going basis; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he directly or in conjunction with the EU/UN continues to monitor or encourage the peace process in Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31129/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s EU presidency has succeeded in addressing the most pressing issues in the course of its term of office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31131/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which contact has been made with undocumented Irish in the US with particular reference to the need to regularisation; the extent of progress in relation to such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31132/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the expected benefits to accrue from the trade agreement between Europe and the US; the potential for this country in that; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31117/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects particular sectors here to be in a position to positively avail of the trade agreement between Europe and the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31118/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (26 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding title of the lands and buildings at St Bridget's Nursing Home, Crooksling, County Dublin; the extent of any changes that have taken place regarding the permitted use of the land; the decisions, if any, taken at executive or other levels in relation to the future use of the buildings and lands at Crooksling; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On the same subject, I would like to ask about the extent to which the eventual outcome of a criminal investigation can be prejudiced by information gleaned by the investigating authorities - the Garda, in this case. In that context, perhaps the Taoiseach might comment on whether it might be advisable to bring the criminal justice (corruption) Bill to the House as a matter of urgency. The...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Did the Deputy know?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate, consultant, medical and nursing staff levels remain available to meet requirements throughout the hospital services and primary care areas; if any particular deficiencies have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30358/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department's expenditure has remained on target with budgetary expectations for the current year in respect of all services; the areas, if any showing a tendency to overspend; if he foresees any particular areas for special attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30357/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full extent in money terms of the savings made to date achieved, across each Government Department, in the context of the cost reductions or reform as set down in the Memorandum of Understanding agreed by his predecessor in each year to date since the agreement was signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30140/13]