Results 47,681-47,700 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Arrogance has been known to float. The Deputy should not forget that. The better paid Deputies in this House should be the last ones to criticise what is going on.
- Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I was provoked.
- Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputy aligned himself with that behaviour.
- EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: You were 15 years being slow.
- EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I apologise again, a Cheann Comhairle.
- EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (7 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: It is not funny at all.
- Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which an overall and forensic assessment of the tourism industry has been undertaken with a view to identification of the factors deemed most likely to inhibit progress, growth and development; if he will outline the specific issues, if any, identified as being fundamental in the context of a major expansion of...
- Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has had discussions with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to ensuring that the VAT reductions announced in the jobs initiative are passed on to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19208/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he or his Department monitors the various elements likely to contribute to development and growth in the tourism sector with particular reference to the maximisation of job opportunities and service to the consumer; the measures taken, if any, arising from any such appraisal; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which costs in the tourism sector here are comparable and competitive with those in other jurisdictions throughout the EU; the extent to which it is necessary to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had any recent discussion with the various stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to achieving maximum employment leading to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which issues have arisen in discussions he has had with stakeholders in the tourism sector which are deemed to be of a significant or fundamental nature in the development of the sector; his plans if any for initiative in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19212/11]
- Written Answers — ^^ Economic Competitiveness ^^ Economic Competitiveness: ^^ Economic Competitiveness ^^ Economic Competitiveness (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which comparisons have been made between transport costs here and those in neighbouring jurisdictions with particular reference to the need to achieve competitiveness and to maximise job opportunities in this economy; if he has identified the issues most likely to prevent achievement of this objective;...
- Written Answers — ^^ Economic Competitiveness ^^ Economic Competitiveness: ^^ Economic Competitiveness ^^ Economic Competitiveness (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has compared transport costs here with that appertaining in adjoining and competing jurisdictions; his intentions if any to address emerging issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19213/11]
- Written Answers — ^^ Economic Competitiveness ^^ Economic Competitiveness: ^^ Economic Competitiveness ^^ Economic Competitiveness (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any examination has been done with a view to identification of issues affecting the transport sector here with particular reference to costs; if other jurisdictions have an advantage; if it is intended to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19214/11]
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the full extent of the progress made to date in the remediation programme for the Kerdiffstown landfill site, County Kildare; the degree to which all unacceptable materials have been removed or are likely to be completed; the total expenditure to date; the further expenditure required if any; when the site...
- Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various State supports for each of the airports throughout the country can be reviewed collectively with a view to an endeavour to retain a reasonable quality of service throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19215/11]
- Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport notwithstanding the current economic situation, the degree to which an economic evaluation has been done into the running costs and or requirements in respect of the various regional airports throughout the country; if he will enter into discussions with the relevant authorities with a view to maintaining sufficient services...
- Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (6 Jul 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of applications received by county for grant aid from the proceeds of the National Lottery or similar funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/11]