Results 51,181-51,200 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I have asked at least eight times in the past six weeks about oft-promised legislation, namely, the vetting bureau Bill. The Taoiseach indicated its imminence several times. Like everything else in the House, an issue loses importance and urgency when the moment passes. Will the Taoiseach report on when this legislation is likely to be published and whether it will be passed before the end...
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I must say something.
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, the Taoiseach's answer is sad news, as the legislation is required urgently. Indeed, he indicated this, but it is now apparently no longer urgent.
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: I would hate to be called a nuisance,-----
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: -----but would the last person leaving please close the door? This Government-----
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: -----has abdicated its duties. It does not intend to do its job. This is appalling and disgraceful.
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: That is right.
- Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister for Health and Children has taken a vow of silence and the Taoiseach has decided to do the same thing.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in the provision of state of the art technology throughout the communications sector with particular reference to the need to dramatically improve the availability of high speed broadband and modern mobile telephony at least in line with that currently available in other adjoining and...
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he has taken or proposes to take, directly or through the aegis of the energy regulator, to reduce the price to the consumer of petrol, diesel and home heating oil, having particular regard to the decline in prices on world markets; if he has sought any clarification from or issued any instructions or...
- Written Answers — Carbon Levy: Carbon Levy (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost increase implications in respect of all energy sources affected by the carbon tax; his expenditure proposals for the revenue accruing from the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23436/10]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding provided in 2009 and 2010 for the Meath adult physical and sensory disability service; the amount per capital that this equals; the amount of this funding that is spent on management and administration and related areas; the way this is allocated to clinical supports for adults with physical and sensory...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding for disability services targeted for County Meath in 2009 and in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23412/10]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent in each area of disability, physical and sensory, autism intellectual disability and other in 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23413/10]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding that is being provided to the Health Service Executive north east, counties Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan areas, for disability services for 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23414/10]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for periodontal treatment at the Dental Hospital, Dublin 2; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23415/10]
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 24 November 2009, the extent to which he has received reports from the Garda; the degree to which the issues raised have been dealt with to a person's (details supplied) satisfaction; if any attempt has been unable to resolve any issues outstanding; if further action is...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when jobseeker's allowance will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23416/10]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an oral hearing will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who applied for jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23417/10]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23419/10]