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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Generally.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Is it used in this country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Hence it is not relevant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, Chairman. It is generally accepted that most people in this country, as determined by the referendum in 1983, are pro-life in terms of their support for the equal right to life of mothers and unborn babies. Reference was made on numerous occasions both in January and during the course of today's hearings to the rarity of certain emergency or difficult cases that can arise. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I am quick to point out that it is totally inappropriate to have any discussion on that particular subject. Will the delegates clarify whether it is their view that in the event of a woman presenting with a seriously difficult pregnancy, there is an acceptance, in hospitals throughout the country, that the legislation will provide clarity, that it is necessary and that it will at least...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: It was a reference to bribery among politicians.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Irish Presidency of EU: Discussion with Amnesty International (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests and I thank them for their presentations. To follow on from Senator Terry Leyden's introductory remarks, I remember well the particular occasion which the Senator courageously and generously shared with the rest of the committee. Two important points have emerged. Prejudice is something that grows if not challenged. It grows in all societies, in developing societies...

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, what is the progress with the health (amendment) Bill intended to update a number of regulations arising from the 2013 budget in respect of the nursing homes support schemes? I refer also to another important piece of legislation, the criminal records information system Bill, which is to provide for the exchange of criminal records information with EU member states...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: We know why.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the Middle East peace process continues to remain in focus at EU and or UN level; the extent, if any, to which progress can be reported in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23618/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of any progress made through the aegis of the EU or UN towards achieving some consensus on the situation in Syria with particular reference to achieving a common approach with the objective of a cessation of hostilities and some provision to alleviate the appalling hardship and human rights abuses arising from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which commitment entered into in respect of aid have been honoured, wholly or partially, with particular reference to areas of civil conflict or natural disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Development (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has engaged with his EU colleagues with a view to redefining a modern vision for Europe with particular reference to the need for solidarity, unity of purpose and mutual respect; if the experience of Europe over the past four years has identified particular or specific weaknesses needing attention...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to seek cessation of hostilities in Syria combined with humanitarian assistance with particular reference to the large number of refugees arising from the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to focus on humanitarian and other issues in the Great Lakes region of Africa; if adequate resources are available to adequately address the problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23608/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union Membership (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his colleagues within the EU have managed to focus on a situation that may arise in the event of Britain leaving the European Union; if it is recognised that the future decision by the UK might yet become a self-fulfilling prophecy with permanent damage to EU solidarity; if other likeminded...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Colombian Peace Process (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to support the peace process in Colombia with particular reference to the need to achieve specific targets by Autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23610/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ten locations worldwide in respect of which the greatest human rights violations continue to be reported; the extent to which the international community continue to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23611/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position in the aftermath of any recent court decisions in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23612/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (16 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which progress continues in respect of EU enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23613/13]