Results 62,721-62,740 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her proposed position in regard to future WTO discussions; if she will take particular initiatives with a view to ensuring that the agri-sector here can compete in the global economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27519/07]
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all EU countries are compliant with EU fish quota restrictions; the reason such restrictions appear to impact more here than in other EU jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27520/07]
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the fishing industry here appears to have lost out on fishing quotas in comparison to other EU States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27521/07]
- Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has examined the current and future requirements of the pig industry with particular reference to future requirements and the ability to meet consumer demands at home and compete on international markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27522/07]
- Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has received communication from pig producers outlining the state of the industry with particular reference to the ability to compete on the international markets; her proposals to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27523/07]
- Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to an EU report relating to the standards and quality of beef imports into the European Union including Ireland; if she has made enquiries as to whether this report has identified regulations or standards not being complied with; if such matters are expected to affect the health and quality...
- Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the labelling on all poultry products sold here reflects the country of origin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27525/07]
- Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of inquiries or inspections carried out by her Department in the past 12 months with a view to the authentication of meat or meat products purporting to be of Irish origin; if she is satisfied that all such labelled products accurately reflect their original source; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26963/07]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26964/07]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the matter of a citizenship application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27559/07]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received an application for subsidiary protection in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27560/07]
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: In general, I am supportive of the modernisation of legislation and, hopefully, this Bill will be helpful and modernising. Unfortunately, since I became a Member, I have frequently heard mention of modernisation of legislation or "promoting the simplification of the law and its language to make it more easily understood and accessible". If I have heard that statement once, I have heard it...
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, is the Minister of State replying to the debate?
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: There has been a misunderstanding.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: The Chemicals Regulation and Enforcement Bill is to be published in 2008. Will the Bill be published and agreed in sufficient time to enable the widest possible consultation among the various groups, in view of its widespread implications?
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if arising from previous years experience, he will expand or extend the remit of the CLÃR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26829/07]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals for expenditure under the CLÃR scheme in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26830/07]
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he expects to assist by way of financial support various community based groups involved in combating drug abuse in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26629/07]
- Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (1 Nov 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he has taken to date to address rural depopulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26833/07]