Results 64,361-64,380 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: They should gird their loins, since the electorate awaits them. When they come across themââ
- Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: ââthe consumers of this country will remember how they were left unprotected for so long. They will recall how little the Government did in recognition of their plight and ask how it managed to avoid the issue for so long and why it introduced this Bill only now.
- Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: We will not be there for long though.
- Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Fear concentrates the mind.
- Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: St. Augustine.
- Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Yes, but look where he is now.
- Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on this Bill, as it comes within the general remit of my own area of responsibility. The concept of carbon trading is highly questionable. The Minister does not agree with this but I strongly contest the view that it improves the lot of poor countries and allows developing countries to press ahead. It does not confront the issue that...
- Rural Transport. (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he will provide or fund local transport in rural or urban areas which currently do not have such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7722/07]
- Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: What is the proposal in regard to the pharmacy No. 1 Bill in respect of which there have been inquiries from many Members? When in this session will it be brought forward? Members received notice on Monday that Committee Stage amendments to the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 must be submitted by 11 a.m. today. I see no reason that we might not be given one or two additional days to...
- Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I know, but it will arise on the Order of Business some day soon. Is it possible to allow an extra few days to get amendments in on time?
- Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: We will do that also.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: That nearly merits a kiss.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach had better come alive then.
- Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: It is not as remote as the moon.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 576: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on housing lists in various local authorities throughout the country; his proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7740/07]
- Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has received information from the various local authorities throughout the country indicating a serious threat of pollution to rivers, streams and waterways from overloaded or defunct sewage treatment plants; when he first became aware of such problems; if the local authorities in...
- Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 534: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of requests from the various local authorities on a county basis for capital funding for the provision of new or the upgrading or extension of existing sewerage treatment works in each of the past five years; if he operates a waiting list in respect of such applications; if he or his Department...
- Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 573: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications from the various local authorities for the augmentation, improvement or upgrading of sewerage treatment plants or the provision of new treatment plants on a county basis throughout the country; the length of time such projects have been awaiting his approval; when approval will...
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location and exact numbers; the cost per house; if the purchase was part of a wider agreement and if he will make further purchases along these lines in view of his recent announcement regarding the purchase of a number of affordable houses for sale to eligible applicants throughout the greater Dublin...
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 574: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the process undertaken by him in relation to the acquisition of 500 affordable houses as announced by him; the person by whose volition the project came about; the location of the houses in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7738/07]