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Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I hope the Taoiseach is not serious about that. There surely should be a date for it.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am not debating at all. I am asking the Taoiseach a question on promised legislation. He said there was no date but it is time he had one.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: They have evaporated.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach must have heard of the climate change Bill.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Green Party Members mentioned it also.

Designated Areas (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the future expansion if any under the RAPID and CLARP programmes; if any strategic decisions have been taken as to the way in which can be most effectively utilised in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39452/10]

Designated Areas (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister agree that in the current economic climate it is more important than ever to focus on areas of social and economic exclusion in both urban and rural settings? Has he updated the data available to him to account for 2010 and for projections for 2011, with particular reference to these areas now more than ever?

Designated Areas (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister confirm that he is aware of the significant downturn in the economy since 2007? Projections based on data from that time are out of date. Based on recent developments in the economy and the number of applications received by his Department under both headings, will he outline the extent to which he can or will re-evaluate the requirements for both the RAPID and CLÁR...

Community Development Projects (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It could well be injury time for the Government now.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to deal with the issues arising from the economic situation with particular reference to the emerging needs of those in both urban and rural settings who are likely to have a greater reliance on services provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39451/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when an appeal against a decision to refuse a higher education grant will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently attempting to go back to education following loss of employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40435/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an increase in home help hours can be organised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40428/10]

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if any grant or assistance can be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40698/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if full medical cards will be re-awarded to a family (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40700/10]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of criminal gangs operating in this jurisdiction at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40436/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of reported gun crimes including killings in each of the past three years; the extent to which successful prosecutions have followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40437/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40438/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40439/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40701/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when social welfare payment will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40429/10]