Results 65,801-65,820 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will facilitate an exceptional needs payment for the purchase of heating oil in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38444/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which all obsolete aircraft have been replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38432/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself regarding the strength of the Navy with particular reference to maintaining a sufficiently high degree of coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corp, male and female by rank; the extent to which it is intended to increase the strength of the forces in anticipation of overseas deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38436/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which military hardware has been upgraded, including vehicles and weapons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38435/06]

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Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Defence if all members of the Defence Forces are being issued with the necessary breathing apparatus or protective armour for use in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38437/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Promotions: Defence Forces Promotions (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Army, Air Corp and Navy promotions approved in 2006 and those pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38441/06]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel currently in overholders accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38442/06]

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste has spoken publicly on it.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Typical.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste has opinions on everything.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is having a bad hair day. His memory serves him correctly.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the absence from the Order Paper of the postal services Bill, is it intended to re-introduce the Bill? Perhaps the Tánaiste will share his vision for the future development of the postal services. He usually shares his views on most matters.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste should be brave.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is raring to go.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste wishes to talk.

Written Answers — Export Markets: Export Markets (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that Irish export markets are secure and capable of maintaining their position for the future in view of increased evidence of greater competition; the markets currently under most pressure; his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37952/06]

Written Answers — Jobs Relocation: Jobs Relocation (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of job relocation to the more competitive economies; the number of jobs so far lost to such locations; the number pending over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37951/06]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if persons who pay a television licence fee to view the State television channels, must pay a further subscription for these channels when accessing via satellite in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38156/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the basis for his belief that high wage or salary employment is less likely to be affected by competition from more cost effective economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38208/06]