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Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No 514 of 19 June 2012, if as requested in the question, he will consider the possibility of updating the applicant's Stamp 4 thereby regularising his position in the interim period with particular reference to the most recent submissions made by the applicant, in view of the fact that such decisions...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the correct procedure to be followed whereby a minor currently living outside the EU but under the legal joint guardianship of Irish citizens living in this country who may have to exercise the guardianship by way of bringing the child to this jurisdiction due to the state of the parents health; if a procedure should by way of visa...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will authorise by way of update of Stamp 4 or other visa or travel requirements in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32953/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if Stamp 4 will be updated while awaiting a decision in respect of their residency case and prevention of refoulement in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32954/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will update Stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has identified suitable employment which requires updated Stamp 4 to access same; if the procedure will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32955/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Health if notwithstanding recent response a further review of entitlement to a medical card will be remained in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32939/12]

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: That is very moving. I am moved.

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I have not been moved as much as Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should not go there.

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to share time with Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor.

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate our colleagues on bringing the Bill before the House. Much has been stated on the adequacies and inadequacies of the legislation as it stands and on how it was amended in 2002, as we all remember. It was restricted in 2002 and, as has been referred to, the discussion went on well into the night. I recall it well because I was Opposition Whip at the time. It is relevant and...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Attend the briefings.

Proposed Legislation (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy used to be in the Cabinet.

Proposed Legislation (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Given the fact that lack of adequate regulation is deemed to have been responsible for many of the ills this country is facing at present, when is it intended to bring the friendly societies regulatory Bill before the House? Can that Bill be extended to the regulation of charities given the concern expressed by a number of registered established charities about regulation in that area?

Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: If it does not come within the ambit of that Bill, would it be possible for relevant legislation to be put on the legislative programme and brought to the House in the next session? Finally, what is the position with the housing regulatory framework Bill, which is also promised and is seriously required in the housing sector, particularly with regard to voluntary housing associations?

Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: What about charities regulation?

Written Answers — National Children's Research Programme: National Children's Research Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department has evaluated or identified issues affecting the psychological development of children with particular reference to isolating and addressing the most commonly identified contributing factors, if social or economic deprivation, health or environmental issues leading to a creation of feelings of...

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (10 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if, arising from the number of reported incidents of child physical, sexual or other abuse, any particular lessons will be learned as to how best the relevant State institutions can become aware of the issues at a much earlier stage; if, arising from these experiences, she has in mind any particular structural changes in the...