Results 121-140 of 72,131 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance the total accruing to the Exchequer under all taxation headings, including VAT, VRT and excise duties from the public transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5069/04]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenues accruing to the Exchequer under all headings from the motor industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5070/04]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department has liaised with Kildare County Council with a view to addressing the issue of ongoing flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare, and a number of other locations throughout the county; if it is intended to address these issues in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5071/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of this country's taxation levels, he has examined the cause or causes of an apparent lack of competitiveness in Ireland's economy when compared with other EU and non-EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5072/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has taxation proposals to enhance Ireland's economic competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5073/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can address the issue of economic competitiveness through the taxation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5074/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined from a taxation point of view the goods and services which appear to contribute to a lack of competitiveness in the economy; the action he proposes to take to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5076/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which budgetary levies imposed by his Department impact negatively on the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5078/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which decentralisation proposals outlined in the budget are implemented or scheduled for implementation in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5082/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4544/04]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4559/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4545/04]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4560/04]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the full extent of the extra facilities required at Naas CBS; the full extent of the recent offer made by his Department to the school authorities; the reason the full needs of the school, as set out by them and agreed with his Department, have not been met; the way in which he proposes to address the situation arising therefrom; and...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or public relations commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4561/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4547/04]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or public relations commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4562/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of bed occupancy at the Maynooth Community Hospital; the extra staff required to bring the hospital to full operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4535/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (17 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in appointing the necessary staff at Naas General Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that existing staffing levels are insufficient to meet requirements and that, as a consequence, the hospital is restricted in the degree to which it can provide adequate services to the public; and if he will...