Results 57,161-57,180 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when rent allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7297/09]
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Of course it is in order.
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: I realise the Government is preoccupied with other pressing issues but will the Taoiseach indicate the progress relating to the introduction of management companies legislation, which has been discussed previously? The need for such legislation grows on a daily basis. When does the Government propose to introduce the Bill that will vindicate the Government's better regulation agenda? It...
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: They continue daily even in sensitive places.
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: In order to make some attempt to combat the ongoing spate of violent crimeââ
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: No prisoners?
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: The time is long past for that. The extradition Bill might make some dent in the mobility of criminals and the criminal element. When, if ever, will it be brought into the House?
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: That is not the experience of the party over there.
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Will the Taoiseach say when it is intended to introduce that legislation?
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: When will he ever introduce it? Never. Never. Does he have to wait until the present ruckus dies down?
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: The sad part of this Bill is that we have to have it at all. It is also sad that it has taken so long for the message to sink in and for the Government to recognise that there was a problem. We now have fire brigade legislation that is attempting to deal with issues that were not dealt with over the past six or seven years. The public are now being hammered and must take a punishment...
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: It is a pity I do not have several minutes more. Do they know all they need to know before they put these measures in place? They did not know that when they came into the House on 29 September and they have not known it at any time since. More information unfolds from the system as each day goes by. Is the Government capable of extrapolating the information necessary at this vital time...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Nor should it.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in regard to co-location; the full extent of the facilities provided on such sites; if public facilities have been provided on private sites in conjunction with existing private facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6894/09]
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of cases of MRSA and Clostridium difficile infection reported or confirmed in each of the past five years to date; the action taken or proposed to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6576/09]
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she has taken steps to reduce the incidence of MRSA infection in both public and private hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6885/09]
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of incidents of MRSA infection recorded in respect of both public and private hospitals in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6886/09]
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that the steps taken to control MRSA and Clostridium difficile are adequate and effective in reducing the incidence of infection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6887/09]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons expected to lose their medical card, including those over 70 years of age in the course of 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6575/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Feb 2009)
Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax refund in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6758/09]