Results 141-160 of 16,645 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I just want to tell the Deputy it is not permissible. There is no sense whatsoever. It is not permissible to raise in this fashion the fact that he or anybody is allegedly responsible when he was not directly responsible.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: No.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: It is to be dissuaded.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I agree.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: Part 2 of the Bill amends the Health Act 1970 and it is a very wide area. There are also the rent a room provisions.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: They are very necessary.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: There are rent a room taxation provisions which are necessary.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: There is the Irish Medicines Board Act 1995 which is very important and necessary legislation. I ask Deputy McGrath to try to stick to the Bill.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: A number of issues were raised there that were not in the Bill. Accusations were made about people who did not have direct responsibility at that particular time or since.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: It is unfair to them.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: There is also the fact that the Minister of State is here to hear submissions on the Bill itself.
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Michael McNamara - To discuss the number of persons in IPAS accommodation whose international protection claim has been determined. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss the school transport scheme for Wicklow. Deputy Martin...
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: The first speaking slot is taken up by Deputies Mattie McGrath, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae. They have 20 minutes between them.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: Initially I had proposed to raise the St. John of God services. I acknowledge the reply and may raise that again. Today, I praise the Minister for Finance for his efforts to ensure the continuity of cash services throughout the country by use of ATM machines. I ask whether he is aware of the number of such machines that are out of order on a fairly regular basis when one goes to use them....
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: -----that was there for the convenience of the many people within the House, staff and Members of the House, as a safe means of accessing cash.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline her proposals for family law reform, with particular reference to the need for an indicative timescale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8246/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I seek to ascertain the timescale for the family law reform the Minister has been working hard on, for which there is considerable appreciation. In view of the fact that current procedures are going on at pace as if no reform were in the offing, we and the operators of family law need to know something decisive is happening.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her very comprehensive reply. I agree entirely with the extent to which she is proposing to change matters. In particular, the issue whereby parental alienation is becoming established in this country as part of our family law system is worrying. Under the radar, it is being imported from other jurisdictions for use here. It is clearly in violation of the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I accept what the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has said, but I point out that we cannot change anything unless we direct our attention at the subject matter. I do not wish to disobey the Chair. I do not ever wish to do so, but it is very important we are clear in what we are about. If, at the end of the day-----
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)
Bernard Durkan: I will do.