Results 62,381-62,400 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in regard to discussions at EU level on the Cyprus issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31224/07]
- Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed in the agricultural and industrial sectors at some of the recent EU developments in the context of the WTO; if he proposes to take action to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/07]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the international community is capable of positively contributing to an improvement in the situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31227/07]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has had discussions with EU or UN colleagues in the matter of the ongoing situation in Darfur; the degree to which it is expected the international community can make a positive impact on the situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31228/07]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the ten African countries which currently have an unacceptable human rights record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/07]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied that development aid from Ireland is directed to those for whom it was intended and that adequate safety measures are in place to ensure this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/07]
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a work permit is expected to issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30953/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all farm support payments and grants are paid up to date; the extent to which the relevant inspections have been completed; if delays with inspections are expected to negatively impact on the applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30533/07]
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: In the light of recent startling disclosures in health matters, does the Taoiseach intend to introduce at an early date the Bill to legislate for the framework of governance of information in the health sector? It is promised legislation.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I would have thought it should be accorded more importance.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: There would be the meeting of the year after that.
- Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an updated report on the situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31223/07]
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: It is good to have an opportunity to speak on this subject, which is very much in vogue. It was not in vogue much, however, during the recent general election campaign. I do not believe a question was raised by anybody, certainly as regards any of the areas I had an interest in â I had a passing interest in it at the time. As a matter or urgency we need to recognise the extent of the...
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: No disrespect to the Minister, but I have studied the various opinions. They point out and prove their case. In order to fully assess a situation it is important to hear what the other fellow has to say as well. That is why we have debates in the House.
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I do not, actually. The point I was going to make before I was interrupted is that we have a moral obligation to make a contribution. We need to challenge our carbon footprint and we need to address those issues. We in our economy cannot change the world, despite the fact that sometimes we are led to believe we can. However, there are various ways and means by which we can go about giving...
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: He slashed the grants for sustainable energy housing in two halves.
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I do not know what the Minister has been doing. Maybe he has been too tied up with the incinerator or its alternative. I and others tabled parliamentary questions recently on the decision made in the past 12 or 14 months to locate a landfill in the Bog of Allen. Doing so would affect carbon trapping and sequestration. Bogland is supposed to act as a reservoir for carbons and the...
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Yes.
- Organic Farming. (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: My Godââ
- Organic Farming. (22 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.