Results 62,241-62,260 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: We do understand. We remember the Minister of State being out on the plinth criticising the Government not so long ago. Does he remember it?
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: We understand it. We remember the Minister of State, not so long ago, out on the plinth criticising the Government.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Nobody but a bunch of clowns would try to defend electronic voting.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I thought the Minister of State had a modicum of intelligence but I now know that he is trying to defend the indefensible.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: If his defence of electronic voting is like the rest of his speech, God help Ireland.
- Order of Business (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: In view of the low esteem in which the political establishment appears to be held by the public, as indicated in a recent report, is it intended to bring in the legislation to allow for the ratification of the UN Convention against Corruption and if so, when? It is promised for next year. In view of the large number of vacant spaces on the Government front bench this morning, is it...
- Order of Business (6 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: We hope he did not burn them.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Deputy Kieran O'Donnell referred to the Green Party as the "mudguard" of the Government. The term "fig leaf" would be a more apt description, given that this proposal attempts to conceal the Government's intentions to squeeze more revenue out of motorists, despite the fact they contribute â¬5.2 billion per annum to the Exchequer. Given the Minister's Green credentials, I would not mind if...
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: That is right.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: He did that.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: The way the Minister is going on, we might get it every six months.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: On top of this increase.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: It is more taxation which hurts people.
- Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: It is an increase.
- Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which his Department has become involved or intends to become involved in rural transport initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/07]
- Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he proposes to assist rural transport initiatives in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32832/07]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (5 Dec 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he will extend the amount of funding available under the CLÃR or RAPID schemes; if it is intended to increase the number of groups or locations who might qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32551/07]