Results 58,461-58,480 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39140/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39129/08]
- Written Answers — Travel Documentation: Travel Documentation (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review a travel document in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39130/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for residency in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39131/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39132/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39133/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39134/08]
- Written Answers — Residency Applications: Residency Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39135/08]
- Written Answers — Travel Documentation: Travel Documentation (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to a request for a travel document in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39136/08]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/08]
- Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for leave to remain or residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39138/08]
- Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for leave to remain or residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39139/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a review will be undertaken in the case of an application for supplementary welfare allowance or rent supplement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39145/08]
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: It was the courts that made the decision although the Oireachtas set up the inquiry within the Houses of the Oireachtas. I was involved in the DIRT inquiry and at that time there was significant debate as to whether the Houses of the Oireachtas had the right or ability to carry out an inquiry. They had, and they did it. There were legal questions raised at the time, but some of us were of...
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Nor the Minister of State, Deputy Lenihan, who is still here and as vibrant as ever.
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: There are questions to be answered about inquiries. The terms of reference and how the inquiry will take place must be set out clearly. The length of time for an inquiry and the expected cost must also be borne in mind. There is a need for a report to be provided within a reasonable time; I am aware this is provided for in the legislation. We must also recognise the need for a separation...
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: They found out by what happened in the past. In my view, this is the one thing we should have learned from the past ten or 12 years. We should learn well from those years.
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Young Deputies should not disrespect older Deputies either.
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: We never said they were not entitled to speak.
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
Bernard Durkan: That is something to which I do not aspire at all.