Results 61,261-61,280 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the ongoing situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10706/08]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his colleagues at EU and UN level have engaged in discussions with both groups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; if specific initiatives are being pursued which might have the effect of addressing the ongoing contentious issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10262/08]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he has taken, together with his EU colleagues, to address the worsening situation in the Middle East; if he has taken or proposes to take particular initiatives in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10701/08]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which discussions have taken place at EU level on the issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; the extent to which proposals have emanated therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10709/08]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his colleagues at EU level have discussed the Balkans issue with particular reference to the need to ensure stability and investment in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10263/08]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made at EU level to stabilise and improve the situation in the western Balkans with particular reference to the need to encourage investment and reinstatement of infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10707/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if dietary allowance will be awarded to a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10720/08]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the date of the proposed referendum on the Lisbon reform treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10700/08]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has had recent discussions with the US authorities with a view to regularisation of the undocumented Irish in the US; when he expects further progress in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10702/08]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the numbers of undocumented Irish in the US; the discussions he has had with the US authorities with a view to regularisation over a specific period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10703/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he or his EU colleagues have had discussions or otherwise engaged with the new Russian President with particular reference to the need to promote and sponsor good relations and trade between Ireland within the EU and Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10704/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have discussed the situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10708/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of discussions that have taken place at EU level with a view to discouraging the drug trade in Afghanistan and surrounding countries; the extent to which incentives have been offered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10711/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the worst locations of war and strife, starvation, ethnic cleansing, corruption, genocide and general human rights abuses on the continent of Africa; the action taken at EU or UN level to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10710/08]

Written Answers — Drugs Trade: Drugs Trade (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of discussions that have taken place at EU level with a view to discouraging the drug trade in Latin America; the extent to which incentives have been offered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10712/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in regard to the fight against AIDS in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10713/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU, UN and WHO are addressing health issues in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10714/08]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the procedure to be followed by redundant employees in the case where business premises close but reopen with some new management members but with no redundancy provisions on the grounds of all new management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10719/08]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12; her plans to address this issue in early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10717/08]

Written Answers — Qualifications Recognition: Qualifications Recognition (11 Mar 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason degrees attained from South African universities are not recognised here or throughout Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10716/08]