Results 64,861-64,880 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance the projected costs associated with decentralisation; the initial projection in this regard when the scheme was first announced; the number of persons to date relocated under the scheme as a percentage of the original projection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4393/07]
- Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is in a position to identify, isolate and deal with the issue of inflation not reflected in the CPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4394/07]
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected to implement the recommendations of the interdepartmental group dealing with the Disabled Drivers Disabled Passengers Tax Concession 1994 Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4395/07]
- Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions that have taken place between his Department and Kildare County Council with reference to cleaning and drainage of the Slate River, Allenwood, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/07]
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department have to date completed their discussions and proposals in relation to the alleviation of flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/07]
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of discussions which have taken place between his Department and the various local authorities throughout the country with a view to achieving an acceptable drainage plan for the alleviation of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4398/07]
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the motor industry with a view to the utilisation of modern technology to achieve reduced emissions; his proposals to incentivise in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4399/07]
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans or proposals to reduce emissions from motor engines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4400/07]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will increase the amount of pure plant oil or ethanol which might benefit from excise relief with a view to greater encouragement of the production bio-fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4401/07]
- Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to combat inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4404/07]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which the local exchange in County Kilkenny has been broadband enabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4406/07]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 340 of 12 December 2006 and the reply thereto, if he will provide a comprehensive reply to the part regarding his numerous statements in the recent past that he is urgently progressing measures to ensure the availability of broadband to the remaining 10% to 15% of people...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if supplementary welfare payment will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4405/07]
- Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Now, a Cheann Comhairleââ
- Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: It is not fair to us.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the situation of An Post and the urgent necessity for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to personally intervene to ensure that an amicable, fair and workable solution to the present crisis can be achieved, having particular regard to the potential impact...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister is off again.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Minister would like to take the Order of Business.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister should stand up.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2007)
Bernard Durkan: Zero.