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Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, the health insurance (risk equalisation) Bill has been promised for some time. It must be enacted before 1 January 2013. Is it expected to have it published and debated in the House in this session or have the heads of the Bill been discussed in Cabinet? Similarly, the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill is regarded as being an important Bill for the protection of...

Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has examined all possible options and alternatives to the proposed closure of a further number of military installations throughout the country having particular regard to the impact of closures imposed by his predecessors; if it is recognised that the savings projected by his predecessors were not in all cases fully realised when considered...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Defence the lessons learned, if any, following the previous closure of various military barracks throughout the country by his predecessors; if the economic benefits (details supplied) were in fact realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30230/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of military barracks closed, decommissioned or downgraded and/or subsequently disposed of by his predecessors in the period 1998 to 2010; if the then administration had cited any particular objectives and/or benefits or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30231/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Defence if in the context of any discussions he expects to have with the military authorities, it is likely that the possible closure of further military barracks occasioned by economic circumstances can be alleviated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30232/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Defence the usage proposed or current use of the various military barracks closed by his predecessors in the years 1998 to 2010; if the original objectives were met in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30236/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Defence if the course of his discussions with senior military personnel, agreement has been reached on the future optimum strength of the Defence Forces, permanent and reserve; the degree to which provision for training and upgrading in terms of facilities, equipment and procedures is being provided for in such a context; if he will ensure that the need...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maintain the strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corps at the various regional locations throughout the country for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30233/12]

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure to be followed to obtain an apprenticeship in the motor industry in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is currently unemployed and registered with FÁS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30252/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will reconsider the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare and/or a new application for a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30258/12]

Written Answers — Exceptional Needs Payment: Exceptional Needs Payment (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of the 14 June 2012, if an exceptional needs payment can be given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30128/12]

Written Answers — Jobseeker's Allowance: Jobseeker's Allowance (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30142/12]

Written Answers — Jobseeker's Allowance: Jobseeker's Allowance (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if jobseeker's allowance payment will continue to be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30143/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason payment of rent allowance has ceased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if and when payment will be instated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30210/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the maximum rent level acceptable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, in view of the fact that the accommodation meets the special needs requirements of two adults, one wheelchair bound; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30253/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision and or refer the existing appeal for oral hearing the refusal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30254/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when appeal in respect of refusal for invalidity pension will be processed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare [30255/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected that measures will be introduced to alleviate the unfair burden on shared ownership mortgage holders who are finding it impossible to meet the requirements of the scheme particularly when their rent repayments exceed loan repayments for, in some situations, a much lower part of the...

Written Answers — Family Reunification: Family Reunification (21 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in regard to family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30242/12]