Results 71,221-71,240 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 839: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses under construction throughout County Kildare excluding the voluntary sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22785/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 840: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses which are likely to be provided in County Kildare in 2005 and 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 841: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has yet received proposals from Kildare County Council with a view to initiating a drainage programme in the areas of Prosperous, Timahoe, Drehid, Coill Dubh, Robertstown, Allenwood and Rathangan, County Kildare, having particular regard to the need as identified by the local action groups; and if he...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 842: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of engineers currently employed in Kildare County Council; their respective responsibilities; the number of staff available to the county engineer; if he is satisfied that adequate resources are available to undertake the evolving responsibilities in this busy and developing region; and if he will...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 843: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a plan for the rejuvenation of Kilcock will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22790/05]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 844: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the intended use of the old library site, Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22791/05]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 845: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is expected that the urban renewal scheme planned for Kilcock, County Kildare, will be activated, with particular reference to the need to implement an upgrading of roads, footpaths and streetscape, the elimination of derelict buildings and the general enhancement of the area; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 846: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if discussions have taken place between his officials and the officials of Kildare County Council with a view to providing the necessary funding and authorisation to proceed with the realignment and improvement at Cope Bridge, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22793/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 847: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if adequate funding has been provided in Kildare County Council to facilitate the road and bridge realignments at Bond Bridge, Maynooth, County Kildare; if it is expected that the works involved will start in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22794/05]

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 848: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any studies have been done into radon gas levels in homes, schools or workplaces in County Kildare, with particular reference to the possible link to various forms of cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22796/05]

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: In the absence of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, will the Taoiseach indicate when the national oil reserves agency Bill might appear, given the rapidly escalating oil prices? When will the energy Bill, which is a mute subject at present, appear? The Minister is a bit shy about coming into the House. We may have offended him, but will the Taoiseach give us an...

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Is that the case with both Bills?

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It might also be embarrassing to have to comment on the issues.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Curiouser and curiouser.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Literally, it has already sunk.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: As were the cracks in the concrete.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I suggest he change the motto.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: In the Government.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: They were there all the time.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals in the wake of the Morris report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21420/05]