Results 48,081-48,100 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy Wallace was fortunate he did not find any fellows tied to the trees.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Excellent, we are reassured.
- Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I am glad to speak on this issue, which we have spoken about from time to time in this House. Speaking about it repeatedly does not mean we have done much about it. Reforms that have taken place since I first became a Member have dramatically reduced the power, influence and authority of Members elected to the House by people. That is what is strange. A few years ago, on the Order of...
- Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I apologise, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputy needs a calendar.
- Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: It was not done for 15 years either.
- Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: That is correct.
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of any reforms proposed or anticipated by him or his predecessor which are likely to impact positively or negatively on transport or transport costs; the degree to which he has examined the extent to which this sector can contribute to economic recovery over a specific period; and if he will make a statement on...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has identified the primary factors deemed to be impeding the development of the tourist industry; the measures taken or steps he will take to address any such issues; the degree to which he expects the tourism business to expand as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13685/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the objectives for the development of the tourism sector with particular reference to its role in economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13928/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his vision for the development of the tourism industry; the initiatives he proposes to take in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/11]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address costs issues in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13934/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current entitlements to social welfare payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13849/11]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13823/11]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if and when a medical card will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13822/11]
- Written Answers — Transport Costs: Transport Costs (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his priorities to ensure the future of a vibrant efficient cost effective transport sector with particular reference to the role of road haulage in economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13927/11]
- Written Answers — Transport Costs: Transport Costs (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has studied the extent to which Irish road hauliers' costs are higher than those in adjoining jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13931/11]
- Written Answers — Transport Costs: Transport Costs (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he proposes to address the issue of rising transport costs here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13930/11]
- Written Answers — Transport Costs: Transport Costs (1 Jun 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he plans to use the transport sector to assist economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13932/11]