Results 48,961-48,980 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Defence the role he is expected to play and is likely to play in crisis management control or direction or situations of national emergency; the logistical resources available in such situations; the person or persons responsible for activation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46609/10]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding training of apprentices for the Defence Forces; the number of such apprentices trained on an annual basis in the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46610/10]
- Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which specific training is provided to assist in a rapid response in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack; the degree to which co-operation and co-ordination between Army, Navy and Air Corps and the appropriate Department with overall responsibility is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46611/10]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of army overholders; the discussions he has had regarding the provision of permanent housing in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46612/10]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the projections arising from the closure and disposal of various military barracks throughout the Country over the past 12 years has been realised; the total receipts from such sales; the costs if any associated therewith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46613/10]
- Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 (Seanad): Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I agree with several of the remarks of Deputy Pat Rabbitte. In my time in public life many developments have been subject to a lack of clarity, that is to say, a lack of something the consumer or purchaser could rely on and be assured that he or she entered into a contract with the end in sight. Such an arrangement would ensure he or she was provided for and some means existed to ensure...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I concur with the previous speakers with regard to the payment of sub-contractors. Incidentally, I raised this matter with the Minister some two and a half years ago. It took a great deal of time for the legislation to come before the House and there should be no need to deal with this now. There are approximately 40 Bills on the published list before the House, some of which have been on...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Another one for next year.
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: In the context of EU trade with China, will the Taoiseach say what emphasis is being placed on the need for the European manufacturing and service sectors to be competitive, having regard to the fairly considerable relocation of many multinational corporations to China and south-east Asia generally?
- Tribunals of Inquiry (15 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Taoiseach will indicate if the total cost of all the tribunals held during the past number of years is known and, if not, when the final bill of cost will be known.
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he has put forward proposals likely to positively impact on the present economic situation or assist in a national recovery programme; if he will set out the principles of any such proposals and the likely net impact on the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals for any changes in legislation or emphasis on any perceived need for legislation which might have the effect of the creation of opportunities for those throughout the urban and rural communities who are anxious to offer assistance towards economic resurgence; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his priorities and objectives to support and encourage community based effort throughout the country in view of the likely need arising from the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46436/10]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his priorities and objectives under the RAPID programme for 2011 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46437/10]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his spending intentions under the CLÃR programme in coming year and over the next four years having particular regard to the needs of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46438/10]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to utilise community effort to generate economic revival over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46439/10]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the main areas of expected expenditure by him over the next four years with particular reference to the need to generate economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46440/10]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he has carried out an assessment of the emerging needs of urban and rural communities with a view to how best to address such issues in the ongoing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46441/10]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the way he proposes to assist community groups involved in local employment generating projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46446/10]
- Written Answers — Drugs Task Forces: Drugs Task Forces (14 Dec 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to assist community organisations involved in the fight against drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46435/10]