Results 42,901-42,920 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU-IMF Agreement (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to receive support from his EU colleagues for the principle of improved terms for interest and repayments of bailout debt which in turn would create the prospect of some economic growth leading to an improvement in debt GDP ratio and economic recovery; if the issue of historical debt remains to be resolved; when he expects...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance arising from his recent discussions with fellow Ministers within the Eurozone, if there is specific recognition of the need to ensure a Europe-wide regime and agreement in respect of debt repayment which recognises the need for each member State to be treated equally and that repayment terms and conditions are not such as to inflict long term damage on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a general acceptance throughout the EU and particularly the Eurozone of the need to encourage economic recovery by way of improved terms in respect of interest and the period within which borrowings can be repaid as opposed to current expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50796/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if at EU level, having regard to his discussions with his EU and Eurozone colleagues, there is a recognition by each Member State of the Union and within and without the Eurozone for the need for a coordinated unified approach to economic and fiscal issues throughout the European Union as opposed to the tendency to impose increasing burdens in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the areas in respect of which Revenue for the current to date is not up to expectations; those sectors which have exceeded expectations or have shown greater potential for the future; the extent to which he can expect to see any improvement in performances where necessary in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50797/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Job Initiatives (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which incentives or inducements will be provided to encourage those with substantial savings to invest in job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50798/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consumer Price Index (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent, if any, to which he and or his Department has observed inflationary or deflationary tendencies throughout the economy with a view to utilising opportunities for economic growth and recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50799/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department has isolated the main issues affecting economic growth; the extent if any to which these matters can be addressed in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50800/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Household Savings Rate (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which savings have been identified over the past three years and to date in 2012; the way such savings are generally held and the way it might be possible to reward those with savings for investment in job creation in the manufacturing or service areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50801/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economic fundamentals are becoming more positive by way of reference to the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50802/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Protection Policies (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department continues to be kept up to date in respect of the level of default by insurance companies with particular reference to mortgage or other debt protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50803/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economic performance of all sectors has been monitored over the past five years and to date in 2012; the extent to which specific areas have been identified for the need for improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50808/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the entitlement to a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50817/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when social welfare payment will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50818/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when the basic social welfare payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50820/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the habitual residency clause is being used to deprive social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payment will be approved in view of the fact that they are an EU national; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50821/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement of fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50824/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will qualify for a special once off payment to alleviate hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50825/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position and future prospects in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who have studied and worked in this jurisdiction over the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50809/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15, a resident here since 1997, whose application for renewal of their stamp 4 was refused on the basis of the loss of their Garda National Immigration Bureau card; the procedures to be followed in such circumstances as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a...