Results 55,501-55,520 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has studied the need for drainage on a local regional basis arising from the need to upgrade facilities on a 50 year basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25331/09]
- Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which air pollution in being monitored throughout County Kildare; the most serious pollutants recorded arising from such monitoring; the action proposed or expected arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25327/09]
- Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of locations at which air pollution monitoring takes place on a local authority basis; the degree to which trends have been established with particular reference to the most serious pollutants recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25328/09]
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will indicate the degree to which he will influence local planning decisions in consort with his policy on waste management with particular reference to recycling, land fill and incineration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25329/09]
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if existing drainage is being protected in the course of new building or motorway proposals; if particular effort will be made to replace the facilities being disrupted in the course of major excavations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25332/09]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of reported instances of methane gas emissions from sewerage treatment installations; the extent to which funding will be provided for remedial works in response thereto in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25333/09]
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Apropos the issue my colleague, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, raised earlier regarding security in a military installation, what is the position with the explosives Bill? Would it not be appropriate to introduce it and air the issue in the House? It is a matter that resonates with many people, particularly the criminal fraternity. On a different matter, is it intended to deal with the legislation...
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It will be concluded before the end.
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I refer to the estate management legislation.
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: My question was whether it would be concluded in this House.
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: No-----
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It will not come back.
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for answering my question. It required an extraction to get an answer but we got it eventually.
- Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle could do so.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (23 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Defence if the naval service is adequately equipped and upgraded to meet any likely requirements such as participation in international operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25239/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (23 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which an increase in the strength of the Army, Navy or Air Corps is contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24759/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (23 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to upgrade coastal air and sea surveillance in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24758/09]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (23 Jun 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Naval and Air Corps strength is adequate to combat drug or people trafficking activities off the coasts; if coastal surveillance is adequate in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25241/09]