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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which, if any, growth and competitiveness are affected by the agreement in respect of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation promissory notes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10929/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the competitiveness of the economy has improved when compared with other EU economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10921/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the competitiveness of the Irish economy continues to maintain its position with our major trading partners with particular reference to the effect of currency fluctuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10922/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various lending agencies have increased their lending in line with growth projection requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10923/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which any initiative has been taken by the banking sector with a view to meeting the on-going credit requirements in the business, retail and commercial sectors; if lending in these areas is in line with economic requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10924/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which individual banks within the banking sector are making an effort to meet the credit requirements of business with the objective of encouraging economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10926/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Repossessions (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of family homes repossessed, on an annual basis, over the past five years to date; the number of such homes in negative equity at the time of repossession; if such properties were disposed of to individual purchasers such as first time home buyers or to investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10927/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Repossessions (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which foreclosures by lending institutions have taken place over the past five years, in respect of properties which were insured against bad debt by the lender and honoured by the insurers or the subject of mortgage protection insurance by the borrower; the extent to which insurance cover has been honoured by the insurers in both instances; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the most likely primary school available to meet the educational needs of the children of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10930/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a PPS number will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10744/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason jobseeker's allowance has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10, who is registered with FÁS and is available for work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10906/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payments in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10907/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the review of entitlement has been concluded in respect of an application for rent support in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10908/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason jobseeker's allowance has not been approved and updated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10932/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status and entitlement to naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10909/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which further consideration has been given to the application for long term residency on the grounds of having established commitments in this jurisdiction in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10910/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency/entitlement to eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10911/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to date in the context of examination and determination of eligibility for residency/entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10912/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the examination and determination of eligibility in respect of residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10913/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10914/13]