Results 65,821-65,840 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number and skills level of job loss in County Kildare in each of the past five years; the number and skills level of replacement jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38209/06]
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications for work permits received in each of the past five years; the numbers approved or rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38210/06]
- Written Answers — Skill Shortages: Skill Shortages (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied regarding the future strength and skills of the labour force; his plans to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38211/06]
- Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that adequate resources are available to FÃS to maintain its various programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38212/06]
- Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ten countries from whence most Irish imports have come in each of the past five years; the extent to which this trade has increased or decreased in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38214/06]
- Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ten most reliable markets for Irish exports in the past five years; the extent to which these have improved or otherwise in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38215/06]
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created in the past 12 months; the proportion of these that are valued added or high wage or salary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38216/06]
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to address the issue of competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38217/06]
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the three most obvious costs affecting industry and competitiveness; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38218/06]
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he has identified cost issues which might inhibit investment and thereby employment here; the remedial action proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38219/06]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if mortgage assistance can be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38167/06]
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 80: In page 25, line 19, after "necessary" to insert the following: ", provided that the Minister and the Oireachtas have been informed".
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 82: In page 25, between lines 45 and 46, to insert the following: "A9F.âIt shall be a function of the Commission to establish standards of training of heating and plumbing contractors in relation to the safety of home heating and plumbing installations.".". This amendment concerns the introduction of safety standards for all home heating installations. The Minister...
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the Minister's comments, I believe there is a necessity to introduce a standard in this area that is not provided for in the rest of the Bill. All sides of this House support the production of alternative fuels and some of these will not involve gas, oil or electricity. If we are to achieve the targets set regarding the alternative fuels industry, it follows that we can...
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 87: In page 31, line 17, after "may" to insert ", with the approval of the Minister,". I want to reintroduce the presence of the Minister to the Bill and to elevate him to the important role he deserves. Although he has not been accommodating in accepting our amendments, and we had to attack the Bill from various angles due to its truncated and disjointed style, he could...
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 89: In page 33, line 11, after "Energy" to insert "Regulation". The Minister might take this on board because it acknowledges his role.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Chairman is being prophetic. An understandable Freudian slip but I am not moving the amendments.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I will not move amendment No. 98 unless the Minister wants to be magnanimous and take it on board. I will not be overcome if he does not.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I concur.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I note the Minister's unwillingness to take on board the very reasonable amendment put forward by us.