Results 18,201-18,220 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the principle players involved in Brexit in the UK and Northern Ireland with a view to ensuring that the peace process continues to be honoured in the spirit and the letter and that access to the single market and the customs union for the island of Ireland remains fundamental; and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Staff (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which staffing levels at each embassy throughout the EU and elsewhere are being increased due to the potential demand and extra responsibilities arising in the aftermath of Brexit and with a view to ensuring that the diplomatic footprint of Ireland is maximised in order to compete at all levels; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Staff (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which staffing levels in the trade sector of embassies throughout Europe are being increased to meet the likely challenges in the aftermath of Brexit in view of the need to ensure that every opportunity is availed of to expand trade and establish new markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25575/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the aftermath of Brexit can be best contained to achieve maximum benefit from an Irish perspective on the island of Ireland, north and south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25576/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which positive steps continue to be taken to influence the future of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25577/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish aid continues to find its intended target in the various trouble spots globally with particular reference to ensuring maximum beneficial effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25578/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new consulates, trade missions and or embassies continue to vigorously pursue trade with other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25579/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU and UN remain alert to the threat of Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram; the extent of the success of the international community in this regard over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25580/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community remains focused on the various flashpoints globally that are affected by war, starvation, ethnic cleansing and genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25581/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which international efforts to address issues in the Horn of Africa continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25582/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Western Balkans Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his EU colleagues continue to positively influence the political situation in the western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25584/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the turnaround times for passport express renewal first-time applications and online renewal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25585/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25078/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Promotion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the jurisdictions with which greatest improvement of trade is likely to be achieved in the aftermath of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25583/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25081/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 610. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for an illness benefit in the case of a person (details supplied); if the application will be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25080/19]

Health and Safety (Funfair) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Rabbitte has ten minutes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: One speaker at a time, Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Do not do that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The patient safety Bill, which relates to open disclosure in our health institutions, is promised legislation. At what stage does it now stand? When is it expected to be brought before the House?