Results 68,401-68,420 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if or when a further application for family reunification or residency will he entertained in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14072/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he has taken in response to previous correspondence and information submitted to him in the matter of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 20 who have been subjected to serious harassment and intimidation over a prolonged period; if he will ascertain the way in which a summons to appeal in court on 29 March 2006...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if and when a top-up grant or other assistance is payable 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; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13994/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has had discussions with the various local authorities with a view to enabling An Post undertake the updating of the voter's register, having particular regard to the need to ensure that a body with the nationwide network of An Post should be given the job which would in fact be complimentary to...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 420: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Respond is given the task of prioritising applications on the local authority housing list; if all such applicants have had their status updated and points awarded; the way in which a decision can be reached in the absence of such an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13996/06]

Written Answers — Competition Authority Report: Competition Authority Report (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 421: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the Competition Authority's report or comment on the Building Control Bill; if the report has an implication for the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13997/06]

Written Answers — Voluntary Housing Schemes: Voluntary Housing Schemes (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason approved local authority housing applicants have to pay for a site under the subsidised sites schemes and obtain a mortgage to build on said sites while housing agencies such as Respond avail of the sites and full cost of construction free of any charge or burden; the further reason people who...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am not surprised. I would not like to be in the same loop as those on the opposite benches.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We would just love to be condemned along with the Government, would we not?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The word is that Deputy Charlie O'Connor does not want to be in the loop either.

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed about the long drawn out delivery of broadband services here and the resultant economic consequences; if he, directly or through the regulator, will identify the cause or causes for the delay; if his attention has further been drawn to the critical nature...

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Delays have been experienced in the provision of broadband but did the Minister take any action about them? At least three years ago, the then Minister had discussions with a number of market providers in various communications areas with a view to establishing an accelerated programme. Why was some action not taken at that time, given that the alarm bells had begun to ring? Will the Minister...

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Lucky Luke.

Offshore Exploration. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Have lessons been learned from previous exploration experiences, for instance in respect of the development of the Corrib gas field? If so, will those lessons be applied in current and future exploration? To what extent are the Minister of State and his Department satisfied that some changes are necessary?

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the Minister of State's explanation for the slowdown in the dotcom sector, does he agree that the real reasons for the slow provision and take-up of broadband were Government inertia and ineptitude, its failure to recognise that the situation had changed, the lack of investment in the infrastructure and the lack of a driving force in the Department? The dividends drawn from...

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is the same target as last year.

Radio Broadcasting. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will the recommendations of the Ox report be implemented in full or will they be kept secret? Will the Minister of State share the report with his colleagues in the House for the betterment of the industry? Notwithstanding the success to date of the local and private broadcasting sector, it is now necessary to review in the context of the broadcasting Bill, which should have been put before...

Radio Broadcasting. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Get it out there.

Radio Broadcasting. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is time to be shared.

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State should expand on the Department's preferred options now that an opportunity appears to have arisen for someone to take over or buy Eircom. Does the Minister of State agree there are implications for the consumer? For example, is it likely that the provision of broadband facilities will continue at a slow pace or will there be a low investment level in infrastructure?...