Results 16,401-16,420 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I understand Deputy Thomas Byrne is sharing time with Deputy Lawless, six minutes and four minutes.
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: Yes, as long as we stay within the time.
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: That sounds like a good deal.
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: We shall now proceed to statements on Covid-19 and questions for the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh.
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I support the expressions made by other Deputies about the victims of this pandemic. It is something that happens to individuals and their families. It hits them like it hits no one else. The battle goes on, as it must. I support what others have said that we must be safe. We must continue with the restrictions that are in place in order to achieve the best possible result. Even with all...
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I have two quick points relating to banking and the application of rules under the present circumstances. Some lending institutions are applying a system whereby arrears occurring and accruing will be capitalised. This will result in an increase in the monthly mortgage repayment. That will be no great help to the unfortunate mortgage holder. Could it be appended onto the end of the...
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: Not at this moment.
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask about nursing homes. What measures are being contemplated to maximise the impact of efforts to curtail and contain the disease?
- Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)
Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the major economic challenges that are emerging now and will remain for a considerable time after the virus has been dealt with, can I be assured that we will not take our eye off the magnitude of the health and social issues that will continue for an equally long time?
- An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy and congratulate him on his maiden speech. May it be the first of many.
- An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: We now deal with the Department of Defence. I call the Minister of State, who has five minutes, followed by five minutes for each group or party.
- An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I seek further clarification on that issue. Some employers wanting to retain their staff for the duration of the emergency were of the belief that they could subsequently apply for a refund from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. My understanding is that still applies. I would like confirmation.
- Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: I call Deputies Stephen Donnelly and Paul McAuliffe, with one minute at the end for their colleague, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.
- European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: Tá na ceisteanna críochnaithe. Five minutes have been provided to wrap up the debate, but doing so is optional.
- European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: We will now have 20 minutes of questions and answers. I ask Deputies to indicate whether they wish to speak. We have three Members offering. I will try to allow everybody to speak. I call Deputy Seán Haughey.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 87 of 12 November 2019, when disability pensions awarded in court to military personnel should be regarded as payment in double (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3805/20]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress to date in the determination of tax credit entitlements in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3143/20]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Mar 2020)
Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of employment here in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3811/20]