Results 69,001-69,020 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is not what the Tánaiste said when she sat over here.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Given the importance of communications and broadcasting at present, what is the Government's intention regarding the Broadcasting Authority Bill, which has been promised for some time? I would like to know the Government's innermost thoughts on this, if possible. An issue causing concern nationwide is fuel storage capacity. When will the National Oil Reserves Agency Bill, which has also been...

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am raising it now. It is raised.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I would also like replies to my other two questions.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: When?

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be before the general election?

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That needs to be answered as well.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will investigate the possibility of accelerating the schools building programme with particular reference to the needs of developing communities or areas of rapid population expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5765/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she has examined the effect of high pupil-teacher ratios; her plans to address the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5764/06]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Taoiseach, further to Question No. 188 of 7 February 2006, the cost of all services or advice sought or received by his Department in the past seven years from all sources other than the established Civil Service, by name, firm and other description, including advisers, special advisers, spin doctors, media consultants or others; if he received written or electronic...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who receives the disability benefit and is prescribed oxygen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6050/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance if further meetings are required between his Department, the Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council or other bodies or agencies in view of the immediate and pressing need to identify a site for a new school at Kill, County Kildare; if he expects all matters relating to site acquisition to be concluded before the end of the school year;...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs to date in 2006, including investigation, assessment, acquisition or other costs, associated with the provision of a new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; the number of sites examined; the costs associated with assessment or examination in each case; when it is expected the Garda station is likely to become available; and if he...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received detailed plans or costs in respect of the provision of required facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5994/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on progress in the matter of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the amended stage two report has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5995/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the report in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been fully examined in her Department; if she expects to commence progress at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5996/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to improve pupil-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5997/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in 2006 in advancing the proposals in respect of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5998/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has taken place to address requests for extra teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to the rapidly expanding population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5999/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has studied the stage two submissions in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when she expects this examination to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6000/06]