Results 43,621-43,640 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: I would like to ask about the Central Bank consolidation Bill, which has been promised. Given the importance of ensuring our Central Bank is in accord with the views of our colleagues throughout Europe and the European Central Bank, is it intended to bring the legislation in question before the House at an earlier date? That would send a clear statement of our intentions with regard to...
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputies would want to think about the day the health boards were abolished.
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: It is not independent.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy McDonald did not even put the case.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: It does not.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy McDonald did not even put the case.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: It does not.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: It is not independent.
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: There was no mention of these issues when the Deputy's party was in government.
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: I would like to ask about the Central Bank consolidation Bill, which has been promised. Given the importance of ensuring our Central Bank is in accord with the views of our colleagues throughout Europe and the European Central Bank, is it intended to bring the legislation in question before the House at an earlier date? That would send a clear statement of our intentions with regard to...
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputies would want to think about the day the health boards were abolished.
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: I join other speakers in welcoming the introduction of the constitutional amendment. I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her ministerial colleagues on the time, effort and dedication that went into the preparation of the proposal which is before us today. Given that there has been some debate as to whether it is really necessary, it is important to reflect on the...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: It is just a position.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she can avail of expert opinion with particular reference to calling on the experience on youth leaders in the community in the preparation of any legislation appertaining to the development of support services for youth in the future; if a particular best practice can be determined to address the challenges faced by young...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and his Department can engage with children at primary and or second level with a view to identifying structures most likely to address noticeable issues such as bullying, low self-esteem or depression and putting in place relevant support structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40880/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be undertaken with respect to the recent decision to refuse invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40818/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he has become aware of the fact that beef producers in other jurisdictions generally receive more for their product than in this country; if any comparisons have been made with the prices paid to producers in the UK and in this jurisdiction; if any analysis has been done as to the reason for discrepancy; and if he...
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Constitutional Amendment on Children (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied regarding the availability of sufficient personnel to ensure the full implementation of any legislation arising from the forthcoming referendum on the rights of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40878/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if arising from the number of reports of child abuse received by her Department in the past year, she is satisfied that structures can be put in place to address such issues with particular reference to early intervention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40879/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Education Welfare Service (26 Sep 2012)
Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will indicate arising from reports her Department may have received from school authorities throughout the country appertaining to the health and welfare of children, if she intends to take any particular or specific measures to combat issues arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40881/12]