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Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of oil, gas other mineral explorations in each of the past ten years to date in 2011; the number deemed commercial or viable; the number of licences issued but not activated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11084/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which he will support the alternative energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11085/11]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future development of the postal services with particular reference to the need for a nationwide comprehensive letter and parcel next day delivery service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11086/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the attic insulation grant will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11091/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the likely timeframe for the process of application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11136/11]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision to deport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork having particular regard to their health situation and strong local support for their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11137/11]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will study the report prepared by the Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford in the context of determination of future residency status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11140/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of citizenship status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11143/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for determination of application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11144/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected position in respect of residency or naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11145/11]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has lived and worked here continuously from 2001 to 2009 on foot of work permit and has now again secured employment but requires update of stamp 4, does not require a work permit having spent more than five years here in permanent employment, has...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he has examined the fair deal nursing homes support scheme as it applies to a patient suffering from dementia, who may be young and whose family may not be in a position to retain the family home for a spouse given the current terms of the scheme; if he will examine the best way to amend the scheme to alleviate hardship; and if he...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will review the terms of the nursing homes support scheme in view of the fact that it particularly militates against the interest of younger patients and their immediate families who may be forced to sell the family home in order to maintain the patient; if he will undertake a full review of the scheme if necessary; and if he...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the most affordable option available in respect of long-term care in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is a medical card holder and old age pensioner; if he will set out the likely available nursing home cost in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11128/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if and when a medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11129/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a medical card application under review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11130/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the procedure to be followed in the event of the need to use their medical card when a holder is on holiday outside of the jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11134/11]

Health Services (17 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this issue which has been the subject of much debate and parliamentary questions in recent days. It relates to one of the symptoms that needs attention - no pun intended - in the delivery of health services. It concerns a dental service put in place to meet a local need at a time when it was decided that the persons whose...

Written Answers — Economic Development: Economic Development (17 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans whereby local authorities can make a major contribution to economic recovery; if consideration will be given to the identification of specific measures that could positively affect the current economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11594/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing Loans: Local Authority Housing Loans (17 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of house purchase loans offered by each of the local authorities in each of the past three years to date in 2011; the degree to which he proposes to ensure that a greater role in the provision of housing for first time purchases or housing applicants is undertaken by local authorities with...