Results 58,621-58,640 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he is satisfied that the dairy sector here is sufficiently competitive on home and overseas markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37791/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he or his Department fully appreciates the expected negative impact of his recently announced cutbacks in the agricultural budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37800/08]
- Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he proposes to take to replace farm installation aid with particular reference to the need to encourage and assist the food production sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37801/08]
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the future development of agriculture and the food production sector generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37802/08]
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the food production sector here is sufficiently competitive at home and on overseas markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37803/08]
- Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage under bio-fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/08]
- Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Hello, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the missing persons Act could be amended as well. Like you, a Cheann Comhairle, I have been wondering how certain promised legislation will be brought to the House. What is the position on the legislation to accommodate the social welfare Bill and the reduced eligibility for qualification for medical cards? It was previously indicated to the House that this would be introduced by...
- Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Will the eligibility reduction be introduced under the social welfare Bill or the health (amendment) Bill? Will there be one or two Bills?
- Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Will it include the promised legislation?
- Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Due to the fact that Deputy Paul Gogarty has a serious issue on hand, is it possible the explosives Bill could be brought into the House? This is in view of the Deputy's impending discussions with the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, and to protect all concerned.
- Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State should know when to stop digging.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. Well done.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Tadhg an dá thaoibh.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: It is very reassuring for the Minister.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: He is still railing, but he is doing nothing.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: He has learned nothing.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: That is what the Deputy is hoping.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: They cannot have it both ways.
- Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)
Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is right about that.