Results 67,241-67,260 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which income tax returns to date in 2006 compare with previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25310/06]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance if banking charges here are in line with, ahead of or lower than other European Countries or within the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25311/06]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate to what extent ongoing provision is made in the banking and financial service sectors to detect fraud, money laundering or other illegal financial transactions with a view to preserving the integrity of the banking system and preventing international transactions of the proceeds of crime; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions have taken place with a view to extending the Eurozone in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to Leixlip Garda Station; if tenders are or have been invited; if contracts have been entered into or are pending; if it will take much longer to achieve the provision of the station, approval for which was first given ten years ago; the expected date for the commencement of said works or the opening of the station; and if...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when school placement will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25314/06]

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Uncharacteristically, I strongly support the concept of what this Bill entails. I reject entirely the suggestion that there is any intent to undermine the constitutional rights of the accused. I congratulate Deputy Jim O'Keeffe and Fine Gael on introducing the Bill. There is in this country a growing belief that the victim no longer counts, that the victim is no longer safe in his or her...

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: On a further point of order——

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: On a further point of order, would it not be advisable and better for the running of the House to allow matters of promised legislation to be dealt with in the normal way? The Taoiseach has no objection.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There is no compulsion on the Chair to move on to the next business.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle is pursuing a very foolish path. He should allow the Taoiseach to speak.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach wants to do it.

Social Partnership Agreements. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There was no harm done.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We need to improve the law.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That was different.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is not fair.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a new one.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach's comments are a fig leaf.

Written Answers — Agrifood Sector: Agrifood Sector (27 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure the survival of the agri-food sector with particular reference to the implications of the WTO and the need to recognise this country's role as a food producer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24567/06]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (27 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she has taken or proposes to take to ensure that all meat and poultry sold here accurately reflect the country of origin and that traceability, health, hygiene, husbandry and processing procedures are in accordance with EU and Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24568/06]