Results 71,301-71,320 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I agree there is a serious problem that needs to be addressed in the context of the amendments and the importance of the legislation before the House. Everybody agrees with the necessity of the legislation and the urgent need to deal with this serious issue. It must be dealt with now. However, in light of the questions raised by Deputy Gilmore, others and the leaders of the Fine Gael and...
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Whatever we have, the Minister must be able to come into the House and accept responsibility.
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: In any circumstances, it is imperative that the Minister of any Department should be capable of answering questions honestly in the House. If information is withheld from the Minister, for one reason or another, the Minister does not need legislation in order to determine what to do. This has been well established by precedent. The problem now is, apparently, that three or four years ago when...
- Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: He is blowing bubbles.
- Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister wishes to answer the question.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (23 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: It is another cutback.
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he can expect an increase throughput in respect of driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21543/05]
- Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of terminals which are proposed for Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21511/05]
- Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport when a final picture will emerge in respect of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21512/05]
- Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the use of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21513/05]
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made to date to provide park and ride facilities adjacent to all commuter rail stations throughout the greater Dublin area; if he has had discussions with any of the service providers on this issue; the outcome of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/05]
- Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to address the issue of ever growing traffic bottlenecks throughout the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21197/05]
- Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to encourage the use of public transport in view of the seriously overcrowded roads in towns, cities and villages, as well as in the capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/05]
- Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to enhance public transport with a view to alleviating traffic chaos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21526/05]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he intends to provide for increases in the rolling stock on all commuter rail routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21510/05]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received any submissions from interested parties with a view to encouraging the use of rail and bus transport in view of the chaotic traffic situation with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21514/05]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects to be in a position to announce the higher utilisation of the rail service serving County Kildare with particular reference to encourage greater use in the rail service thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21518/05]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to increase the daily commuter capacity at the various rail stations throughout County Kildare on an individual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21519/05]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to encourage the greater use of public transport with particular reference to the rail services for commuters using the rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Kildare; the extent to which daily use can be increased and by what means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21520/05]