Results 68,201-68,220 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which control cars and drivers are available in sufficient numbers to deal with crime in the various towns and cities within each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15912/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the compilation of crime statistics, there has been a re-definition of headline crime resulting in the removal of a number of serious crimes from that category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15913/06]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to be in a position to appoint the required number of psychologists to the National Educational Psychological Service; if her attention has been drawn to the full extent of the requirements in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15850/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if and when a top-up grant of €2,000 on foot of a maintenance grant paid in 2004 to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare under the 2004-05 PLC maintenance grant scheme will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15851/06]

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Does he agree with anybody?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It does not.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We do.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We read them on a regular basis.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is the case not only in Ireland.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister stated in his reply that he would like the Irish people to know what is contained in the files. Is the Minister aware that we, as public representatives, regularly have access to these files and regularly read verified medical opinion as to the kind of treatment that people were subjected to and that they are likely to return to in some, though not all, situations? Is he further...

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In the past few days, the Minister, rightly or wrongly, deported a family who, I am informed, are living on the streets in an adjoining jurisdiction despite the assurances given in regard to compliance with international law. Is this the case?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I will give the Minister the details.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Nor should they.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Almost never.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is the most extraordinary admission I have ever heard.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Ever.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Is that the case even if they have evidence to prove it?

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation, which has been much talked about. As the last speaker said it has been ongoing for the last 30 years and has been dealt with by different Ministers, civil servants and health boards. I was a member of a health board in the 1970s, 1980s and part of the 1990s when this was discussed at health board meetings. I recall the views expressed...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There will be no services. We live in a time when we cannot provide hospital services, including accident and emergency services, or adequate staffing for medical, surgical or general hospital beds. We cannot provide adequate staffing for schools, the health services generally and local authorities. I would be interested to know where we will be in another four or five years if we continue in...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I meant a very prominent member of the Deputy's organisation in County Kildare who would remember saying that to me. I raise that to explain what happened then, something that very few can remember. The price of all property dived overnight for no reason. There were various worldwide fears of oil shortages connected with Iran, and the gentleman said that the value of his property had gone...