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Visit of Chinese Delegation (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Before proceeding with business, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann I wish to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation from the Committee for Ethnic and Religious Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference led by His Excellency, Mr. Thien. I express the hope...

Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It sounds like "Ben Hur".

National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Like other speakers, I welcome the introduction of this Bill. It is very important and was long sought by many Members. I claim credit for raising this issue on the Order of Business for at least five years. It is well known that the need for this legislation was heralded in 2008. At that time, the then Government was advised to introduce it. I acknowledge it was otherwise engaged but...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with senior military personnel in the context of the possible retention of all existing military installations throughout the country with particular reference to the need to ensure the retention of maximum strength at the various existing locations and keeping in mind the need for the ready availability of the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which he has received requests for deployment of members of the Defence Forces overseas; the likely strength and location of such deployments; when they are likely to occur, whether on EU or UN sponsored duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39528/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Numbers (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is likely to qualify for VTOS and or other educational programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will facilitate an application for a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when jobseeker's allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39968/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason invalidity pension and disability allowance have been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39969/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has not been provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39970/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she expects one parent family allowance to issue qualifying a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for the Back to Education programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39971/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when back to education allowance will be approved in respect of VTOS or education programme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39973/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for rent support in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39974/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when fuel allowance and household package will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39975/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures to date and to be followed in the determination of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39976/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if in determination of entitlement to residency, he will take into consideration on compassionate grounds the health of the persons youngest child born here who has special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39977/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected position in the matter of determination of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39978/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to determination of residency and citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39979/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date and expected outcome in the determination of residency and or entitlement to citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39980/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to regularise and update residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39981/12]