Results 71,161-71,180 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on a Bill that is about setting clear standards for various professionals and ensuring that the description of a service relates in some measure to its quality. That is a theme I wish to develop following a point raised by Deputy Stanton on qualified professionals in the health service. It is vital to ensure that they are not only qualified...
- Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I have noticed that too. To protect those who excel, every relevant profession should be included. Even if a profession is self-regulating, the relevant body will make some attempt to ensure the highest standards prevail as to do so is in their own interests. Alternative medicine practitioners offer good services that stand up to scrutiny, which is why cases such as the one referred to by...
- Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Like other speakers, I would like the Minister to take a personal interest in the situation. Regardless of what has happened in the past, he must now confirm that all health and safety regulations are being complied with in full and that state of the art technology is being used to ensure that safety measurements are taken in accordance with the law and well above the required tolerance. Is...
- Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: That has been agreed.
- Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I suggest we amend the orders of the House or if the Minister is agreeable, he should be given the time to reply.
- Pension Provisions. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his preferred options in respect of pension plans for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24155/05]
- Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question : To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to carry out an immediate review of the circumstances surrounding the laying of a gas pipe in County Mayo which has led to the imprisonment of a number of local residents; if, having regard to the decision of the High Court, he will initiate discussions between the oil company concerned and local residents with a...
- Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: It is a straightforward question.
- Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: We would not even laugh at the Minister any more. It is much too serious for that.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: A Cheann Comhairle, can you facilitate Members?
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, is it possible to allow a private notice question today to facilitate some discussion of the matter?
- Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: They would be drowned.
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to address social or economic deprivation in an urban or rural context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22756/05]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will consider applications from community and recreational groups involved in the provision of community, cultural and recreational activities throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23200/05]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he can offer financial assistance to local community groups offering recreational activities, youth or other services in their immediate community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23208/05]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he can offer financial assistance to local community groups offering recreational activities, youth or other services in their immediate community in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23209/05]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will consider applications from community and recreational groups involved in the provision of community, cultural and recreational activities throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23210/05]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he intends to apply the CLÃR programme to a wider group of projects in the country at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23201/05]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he intends to apply the CLÃR programme to a wider group of projects in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23207/05]
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his previously expressed views in respect of rural depopulation and the right to the rural population to live in their native place have been adequately addressed through the revised guidelines issued to the planning authorities in Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23202/05]