Results 72,401-72,420 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of urban-based support programmes set up by his Department in the past 12 months and their location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11627/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of community-based rural support programmes set up by his Department in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11628/05]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he plans a support programme for groups seeking to combat the drugs problem; the way in which this programme is likely to deliver the necessary finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11629/05]

Written Answers — Rural Resettlement Scheme: Rural Resettlement Scheme (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the provision of housing for rural dwellers on family lands is proceeding in accordance with his preferred options, with particular reference to his views on the dominant influence of An Taisce in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11630/05]

Written Answers — Rural Resettlement Scheme: Rural Resettlement Scheme (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had discussions with An Taisce in regard to rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11631/05]

Written Answers — Rural Resettlement Scheme: Rural Resettlement Scheme (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if applications for planning permission in rural areas by rural dwellers are being treated in accordance with his expressed wishes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11632/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the likely dangers of a life threatening nature in the event of deportation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will grant extended residency in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11513/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his decision to refuse naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) is in accord with established practice in the case of persons who have worked in full-time employment here for more than five years; if a new precedent is being set for future reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if and when a review of an application for naturalisation will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11595/05]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if special security fencing will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to ensure maximum safety for children during the course of the school rebuilding works with particular reference to preventing children wandering onto the roadway or the building site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11634/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she expects to be in a position to provide for the special needs and child guidance in the case of persons (details supplied) who are attending a school in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11635/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which the price of affordable housing to the eligible purchaser is determined; if an additional sum is added to the price paid to the developer, as well as the clawback clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11519/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I had notes prepared but they are not to hand. One must soldier on regardless in such circumstances.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the Bill. It purports to re-examine the administration of our police force. It is timely to update the administration of justice and policing in every country on a regular basis. The original legislation in this respect dates back to 1925. There have been many changes in Ireland in the intervening period, including in the area of crime. I listened to many of the contributions and...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Correct. This is new because when the Minister was in opposition, he used to point the finger at the then Government and ask it what it was doing.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: To give him credit, the only thing the Minister has not done so far is come across to this side of the House to point the finger at the Government. However, he has done almost everything else, including complaining in public and telling the media and the public how awful the situation is and that something must be done about it. The greatest laugh of all time is that after the most recent...

Written Answers — Electronic Voting: Electronic Voting (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the electronic voting equipment can be adapted for other uses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11432/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built and allocated by his Department through the various local authorities in each of the past three years, excluding housing provided by voluntary agencies or groups; the number of persons remaining on housing lists; when he expects, on the basis of the performance to...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received information from agencies regarding the condition of Connolly's Folly, Maynooth, County Kildare and the obvious need for action to preserve and restore the monument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with Kildare County Council or other agencies with a view to improving the drainage or alleviating the risk of flooding at the Allenwood areas of County Kildare; if an integrated drainage programme is anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11454/05]