Results 66,201-66,220 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects adequate parking facilities to be provided in the vicinity of all railway stations throughout the commuter belt or enhanced feeder bus services in lieu thereof; the extent to which he expects to encourage and facilitate commuter rail transport in the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35717/06]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of car parking spaces expected to be provided adjacent or convenient to each of the commuter rail stations throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36063/06]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Transport the daily passenger throughput and capacity at the Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin railway stations; the extent to which it is expected to increase such volume in the near future; the amount of car parking currently available; the amount anticipated or required in the short term; and...

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects adequate parking adjacent to all railway stations to become available with particular reference to the need to encourage motorists onto rail transport thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36068/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the future of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names of the lawyers representing members of An Garda Síochána who have been afforded legal representation before the Morris Tribunal; and the amount paid to the aforementioned legal representatives at the latest date for which figures are available. [35882/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the costs to the latest available date paid to lawyers representing him at the Morris Tribunal; the names of the lawyers representing him; and the amount paid to each of the aforementioned. [35883/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa extension can or will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36056/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35943/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which all public transport has wheelchair access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36062/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will set out standards for the location and quality of bus stops and shelters throughout the greater Dublin area, having particular regard to the need to encourage the general public to use public transport to a greater extent; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [36065/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which in the short term, he expects the provision of an adequate feeder bus service to all commuter rail stations to encourage greater use of the rail service, thereby alleviating road traffic congestion and travel times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36066/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to be increased in the short term at all rail stations throughout the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36067/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of increased air flights between Dublin and the rest of the country with particular reference to the development of a modern air taxi service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36069/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take to encourage competition in air transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36070/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the future of Aer Lingus and the development of air transport generally. [36071/06]

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this matter. This is a particularly tragic story and I thought the Minister for Social and Family Affairs would have been here in person to address it, although that is no reflection on the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen. This is the story of a man and his wife who were self-sufficient. He worked in this country for a...

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this legislation. I am somewhat confused because only a couple of years ago I participated in the debate on the forerunner to this Bill, when the name of the agency was changed to Comhairle. I remember querying the purpose of that exercise. I could not understand why the name had to be changed nor could I see a benefit to anyone. The purpose of...

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely. That Government should back-up that provision and cut out the nonsense about people not knowing their entitlements. They know their entitlements. However, when they seek them, they meet so many blockades, hurdles, obstacles and obstructions they never receive them. They become exhausted trying to pursue their entitlements and rights. I will raise a related matter on the...