Results 67,861-67,880 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Departmental Expenditure. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: We could not have that.
- Departmental Expenditure. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: We could not expect him to do that.
- Departmental Expenditure. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Can we have an estimate of the price per gallon?
- Departmental Expenditure. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: The Romans were like that too.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Order of Business. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: In the context of promised legislation, will the Taoiseach instruct the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to make use of the interregnum between now and the hand-over of Eircom to new management to redefine and redevelop the programme for the delivery of broadband and associated telecommunications services?
- Order of Business. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It does arise, under the electronicââ
- Order of Business. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister use the time for the purposes suggested by Members?
- Order of Business. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Yes, but will the Taoiseach use it for the purpose which Members feel should be dealt with now?
- Order of Business. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: We are trying to encourage the Taoiseach.
- Order of Business. (24 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I will.
- Written Answers — Taxation Policy: Taxation Policy (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if he envisages scope for changes in direct and indirect taxation in the course of the next five years; his preferred options in this regard with particular reference to the needs of the economy and delivery of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/06]
- Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has succeeded in identifying the price increases not reflected in the consumer price index which are contributing to a lack of competitiveness in the economy with consequent job relocation and a potential threat to investment; if particular effort has been made or if he has in mind a particular plan to curtail the trend in this regard; and...
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is expected to publish the report of the inter-departmental group studying the disabled drivers disabled passengers tax concession 1994 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19675/06]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of procurement of sites, buildings or facilities associated with the Government's decentralisation programme; the receipts accruing to the Exchequer from the disposal of buildings or facilities in the context of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19676/06]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which it is intended to proceed with the Government's decentralisation programme with particular reference to a comparison between what is now proposed and that originally announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19677/06]
- Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the lending institutions are not contributing to inflation in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19678/06]
- Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Finance if he envisages a reduction in taxation, direct or indirect throughout the next five years; if he expects the extent and quality of services to remain constant in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19679/06]
- Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he intends to take to combat inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19680/06]
- Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (23 May 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which the inflation rate here compares with euro zone countries; his proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19681/06]