Results 65,461-65,480 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he has received applications for grant aid towards the provision of sporting or recreational facilities throughout County Kildare; when he expects to respond to these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41026/06]
- Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts being made to promote all facets of the arts at local level here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41028/06]
- Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts being made to promote the arts at regional, county and community level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41030/06]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will develop a policy to encourage, promote and offer financial assistance to musical and theatrical societies wishing to provide buildings or facilities in their own neighbourhoods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41029/06]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which tourism here has grown in comparison with other European destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41032/06]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when an exceptional needs payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [41052/06]
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: "Optimistically" is right.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It is just a passing interest.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It was a whisker away.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Then he went to Hanoi.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Sounds like a potent concoction.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It will go down like a lead balloon.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: He saw the danger coming.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: That is correct.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: There is an awful lot more to do.
- Departmental Expenditure. (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which his support for the promotion of arts, sport and tourism is reflected in financial allocation by or from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40846/06]
- Departmental Expenditure. (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I tabled Question No. 6 to ascertain the full extent of the Minister's commitment to his various areas of responsibility. I was particularly keen to get information about the arts, to which Deputy Deenihan referred in the context of a previous question. I have had difficulty getting such information in the past. I compliment the Minister on the work...
- Departmental Expenditure. (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. He is on the right track. Unfortunately, two groups in my constituency are expecting assistance in the areas to which I referred. These groups promote the arts by putting on shows, plays and musicals and they often have to congregate for practice in unsuitable accommodation. The work being done so far by the Minister is fine, but he needs to direct...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.