Results 261-280 of 31,236 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Services Sector: Services Sector (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she has taken or proposes to take to counter rip-off price increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18218/04]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her proposals to address the issue of increased lack of competitiveness in the economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18220/04]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which she has taken action to improve Ireland's competitive position with regard to low wage economies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18225/04]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she or her Department has investigated the negative impact of high insurance costs here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18223/04]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the new markets that have been opened up to exporters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18226/04]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits applied for in each of the past six months; the number approved, rejected or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18227/04]

Written Answers — Consumer Price Index: Consumer Price Index (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he proposes to take to address the issue of price increases above and beyond those reflected in the inflation rate through the consumer price index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism , further to Question No. 164 of 2 June 2004, if consideration can be given to allowing the person to transfer to the Department of Agriculture and Food at Backweston or Maynooth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18217/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assistance that can be offered in the case of a person, details supplied, in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18230/04]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he expects to increase expenditure in support of communities attempting to combat the drugs problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/04]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be offered a teaching position in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23217/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive a wheelchair; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23350/04]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (5 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason it is intended to deport persons, details supplied, in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23525/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which military installations closed in 1998 have been disposed of to date; the receipts and the costs associated with closure and disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24530/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, male and female; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24531/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Defence his vision for the development of the Defence Forces in the future; if he foresees an increase in the strength of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24532/04]

Written Answers — Partnership for Peace: Partnership for Peace (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has had discussions since his appointment with his EU colleagues in regard to the matter of the PfP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24525/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Army overholders in need of alternative accommodation; his plans to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24526/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Defence Forces are equipped to deal with a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24527/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (12 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Defence if the current strength of the Defence Forces is adequate in view of the ongoing overseas deployment on peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24528/04]