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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 20 March 2013, if entitlement to arrears in respect of an application for jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be re-examined in view of the fact that the reason the applicant did not collect his basic supplementary welfare payments was due to only...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 301 of 15 May 2012, if she or her Department will facilitate a late appeal in respect of the refusal of an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15653/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of determination of application for residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15426/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which hotel bed accommodation fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which future requirements are likely to be met in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15547/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the interlinking of air transport and tourism facilities can be achieved with a view to maximising potential growth of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the interlinking of air transport and tourism facilities may be achieved with a view to maximising potential growth of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15549/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Abbey Theatre (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will to outline the mission statement of his Department in respect of Tourism, Transport and Sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15551/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Operations (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which existing ferry services are adequate to meet demand; his preferred options for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15552/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is planned to maximise opportunities for tourism and the promotion of the national image through sport and sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15553/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the future development of Ireland as an international hub for air transport; the extent to which he expects the various airlines to participate in such a project with resultant economic benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15555/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the future development of the airline passenger industry with particular reference to the role he sees for the major carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15556/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options in regard to the future development of the air transport passenger sector with particular reference to the respective roles of Aer Lingus and Ryanair and any possible merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15560/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor passenger volumes at the various national, international and regional airports throughout the country with a view to addressing any issues likely to affect their viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15559/13]

Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: When is the sale of alcohol Bill likely to come before the House? Have the heads been approved yet by Cabinet and will it be in the House in the next session? I have a similar question with regard to the cyber crime Bill, which is of considerable importance in its own right and for the ratification of the Council of Europe convention on cyber crime. When will it come before the House for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union Stability (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which arising from any appraisal of developments within the EU of a political, economic, social or structural nature, the measures that have been taken or are on-going with a view to addressing the nationalistic trends currently emerging in some European countries which may result in permanent damage to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Treaties (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied that the European institutions are sufficiently coordinated in terms of policy objectives to be in a position to identify a crisis before it occurs and as a result deal with any such issues more effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15926/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Treaties (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects to be in a position to encourage his European colleagues to focus more effectively on the various issues affecting the EU inside and outside the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15927/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have made efforts to mobilise worldwide opinion with a view to bringing about an end to the hostilities in Syria with particular reference to the urgent need for the protection of civilians, the provision of international aid, the setting up of bodies such as international courts...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent, if any, to which he has had discussions with the authorities in the US in the matter of addressing the issue of undocumented Irish; if he can indicate any progress towards achieving specific targets in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15934/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which together with his EU colleagues and the UN, it is intended to bring further pressure on the authorities in Syria with particular reference to the need to bring about a permanent cease-fire and address the human rights and other issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15930/13]