Results 54,121-54,140 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 455: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he, in association with the local authorities have identified the main priority locations here for upgrading or provision of domestic water supply; his intention to provide funds to meet such requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43379/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 456: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the upgrading of the domestic drinking water supply in all areas here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43380/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 457: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to enhance the public housing programme through the local authorities over the next two years having particular regard to the estimated 80,000 families on housing lists or in need of rehousing; if he will provide the necessary funding to ensure that a specific programme is identified for...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 458: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the most efficient, reliable, cost effective and safe method of waste disposal as agreed internationally; the extent to which he intends to implement such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43382/09]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 459: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined the implications of the recent international report on waste management; if the cost implications of all waste disposal systems are being carefully examined with a view to alleviating the burden on the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43383/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the full extent of funds available to local authorities by way of the local loans fund to facilitate applicants for home choice or other local authority loans including those available under the 1966 Act; when it is expected that funding will be restored to local authorities for such purposes; and if he will...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 461: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the revised programme for Government converges with the national development plan; the areas from which it deviates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43386/09]

Written Answers — Radon Gas: Radon Gas (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 462: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having identified the areas or regions most affected by radon gas, he intends to take any measures to deal with the areas or regions identified as most affected by radon gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43387/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues to co-ordinate action throughout the EU to promote the use of alternative energy production and discourage the activity of speculators in the energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41884/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a higher education grant from Kildare County Council will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42657/09]

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Is there anything about drainage?

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Good, that is what we want to hear.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Dublin city.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Clear the drains.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is a classic case of not knowing what the issue is about.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order-----

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, does the Ceann Comhairle agree that on an occasion such as this when flooding is prevalent throughout the country, it is important to utilise this Standing Order now for the House to be relevant?

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to maintain the full strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42334/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future strength at all levels in the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42480/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future strength at all levels in the Navy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42481/09]