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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform having regard to the obligations arising from the Memorandum of Understanding entered into by his predecessors and any subsequent events including discussions with the Troika, if he is satisfied that the targets set in respect of the savings to date are in accordance with the expectations and targets; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent if any to which he and his Department have found it most difficult to achieve the targets and expectations arising from the Memorandum of Understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28637/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total savings he is required to make in the current year throughout the public service and arising from the Memorandum of Understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are specific areas within the public service in respect of which greater than average reform has taken place with consequential benefit to the Exchequer; the extent if any to which such experience can be replicated throughout the sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28631/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the areas of reform throughout the public sector that have so far been deemed most likely to damage the prospects of effective delivery of service; if such impact can be ameliorated in any way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28634/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28493/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28603/12]

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: This is typical.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: When is the Deputy going to give up his leader's allowance?

Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The friendly societies and industrial and provident societies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is promised. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed in Cabinet and when is it expected the Bill will come before the House for Second Stage? I have a similar question with regard to the mediation Bill which has been promised. This Bill will provide for mediation as a viable, effective and...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill, which addresses issues that were rampant in this country for a long time. I compliment all those involved in the reporting of these issues when they were first brought to light. I commend them for their courage and their willingness to stand their ground, in the face of some very stiff opposition, when it would have been easy for them...

Food Industry (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department can identify prospects for increased production in the beef, lamb, pig meat and dairy sectors with particular reference to the need to maximise increased employment opportunities here and meet emerging market requirements within the EU and outside; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied regarding the future competitiveness of the agri-food sector vis a vis EU member states and in a global context; if he has had any discussions with his EU partners in the context of ensuring that costs are within anticipated tolerances in order to ensure that the Irish and the European food producing...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an oral hearing will take place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28731/12]

Written Answers — Back to Education Allowance: Back to Education Allowance (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the back to education allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the matter will be reviewed with a view to issuing payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28745/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing will take place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding an application for rent support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28796/12]

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing will take place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding an application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28797/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when an appeal including an oral hearing will be arranged in respect of carer's application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28849/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal including an oral hearing will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28850/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (14 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reopen, review or refer for appeal and/or oral hearing the decision that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 no longer has a housing need following their legal separation; if such decision is in accord with equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28851/12]