Results 481-500 of 72,257 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he continues to ensure the meeting of emission targets while protecting the agri-food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11062/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to indicate whether against the background of numerous wars, invasions, aggressions, in the course of any recent discussions he has had with other prime ministers/heads of state at European or the wider level, the possibility was explored as to how these situations might be diffused in the early stages rather than ongoing possibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which ongoing discussions with the parties in Northern Ireland are afoot, with particular reference to the need to ensure the ongoing workability of the Good Friday Agreement. [7790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 138. 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. [11507/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community continues to monitor the activities of Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab with reference to the areas they continue to be most active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11508/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s overseas aid continues to respond to the needs of the most serious situations globally whether by bilateral or multilateral provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11509/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland encourages a greater more rapid response to emerging global emergencies arising from starvation, crop failure, war, ethnic cleansing arising from deliberations at the United Nations Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which ongoing efforts continue to establish a peace process in the Middle East, with particular reference to the need for a legally recognised centre to investigate complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish trade missions abroad continue to make successful conclusion in respect of the promotion of Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union continues to address threats to the rule of law in all European member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11512/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which Ireland, directly or through the aegis of the EU or UN, can promote the prosecution of those engaged in war crimes with a view to referral to the European criminal courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11513/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which Irish aid goes directly to those for whom it was intended in a smooth and seamless transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he has studied the basis on which other EU countries and non-EU countries propose to meet their carbon reduction targets while minimising the impact on industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11494/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the potential negative impact of meeting carbon reduction targets; the degree to which amelioration measures can be utilised to assist in meeting such targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11495/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Projects (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which progress is being made towards achieving climate action targets as set out; the degree to which efforts continue to be made to encourage full participation in achieving such targets while at the same time ensuring the continuation of the agrifood sector which in the past has proven to be the main...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of Ireland’s electricity produced from renewable sources; if this is in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11498/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the quality of mobile telephone services can be improved nationwide in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11499/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband throughout the country can attain the speed necessary to meet the added requirements of the country’s population, with particular reference to changes to working habits post-Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11500/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband is progressing, and in such a way as to enhance the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11501/24]