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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (9 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 354. To ask the Minister for Health the documentation outstanding in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for their pending medical card review; if their current medical card will remain active while compiling remaining documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47253/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (9 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if medical cards will issue in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare whose medical cards were approved recently but who have not received their cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47254/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Places (9 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 368. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a place on the Naas technology project FÁS course level 5 will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47249/14]

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am happy to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill. We need to address a number of issues. There is a need for a water board, water services, backup services and the charges that go with that. We need to measure that against two things. The Bill comes at a time when the people of the country have been through a very traumatic experience. That applies to everybody, in all walks of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Growth Survey 2015: European Commission Office Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I agree entirely with the points made by Ms Nolan. However, to what extent are the European institutions totally focused on those issues? What are the causes? What is motivating those who are Eurosceptics in all parts of Europe? Is it a case of disillusionment with all kinds of democratic politics? That is a dangerous place to go. Do they prefer government by public acclamation which is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Growth Survey 2015: European Commission Office Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the Chairman. The work done by the committee in the run-up to the COSAC meeting was reflected in the submissions from other countries also. Everybody seemed to identify the same obstacles and the necessary remediation. The questions we are asking are how are we to go about doing this and what should we prioritise. If the right decisions are taken initially, we will see a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Investment Package: European Commission Office Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I would like to seek a quick clarification before we do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Investment Package: European Commission Office Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The phrase "shovel-ready projects" is an awful expression. I do not say that because it was used by Ms Nolan. I would prefer to refer to them as projects that are ready to go. Is there a recognition of the need for projects that are ready to go? How are such projects defined? Is the relevant timeframe two or three years? I believe that in a national context throughout the EU, it should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Investment Package: European Commission Office Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for my late arrival but I have read the script carefully.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Investment Package: European Commission Office Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I have read all the pages. My apologies for my colleague who is interrupting me, Chairman. I thank our guests and Ms Nolan for her introductory statement. I agree that the selection of critical infrastructure is a key factor in the ongoing investment programme for Europe, as it will impact on the alleviation of youth and general unemployment and will lead to the future development and...

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: There is a job for Deputy Finian McGrath.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he proposes to continue to upgrade the national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion; the extent to which it may be expected to address such issues in the short, medium and long term; his plans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to engage with international sporting organisations with a view to hosting World Cup events in this country; if he has had any discussions with the heads of such organisations in this regard; if he expects to achieve a positive result arising from any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application to appoint an agent was not approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46647/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Expenditure (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will increase rent support to facilitate persons who are homeless; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46649/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Applications (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for refusal of non-contributory old age pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46650/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support is merited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46654/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Benefit (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review entitlement to maternity benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46656/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Applications (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when jobseeker's allowance will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46657/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (4 Dec 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if provision may be made by way of increased rent support in view of their current situation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46668/14]