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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of incidents of school bullying including cyber bullying reported to his Department through the primary and or post primary sectors in each of the past three years to date; the extent to which it has been found possible to address the issue to date; his intentions for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

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

Bernard Durkan: 290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and his Department continue to try and meet the ongoing requirements in respect of special needs assistants at all levels in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent, if any, to which discussion has taken place with the various school authorities likely to be affected by the loss of one or more teachers in September; the extent if any to which it has been possible to identify or achieve a satisfactory resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25766/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the authorities of a number of smaller, mostly rural denominational schools regarding their future; if he will ensure that all such schools needs and traditions are carefully examined and assessed with a view to addressing issues of their concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 344. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which her Department continues to be in a position to address the question of youth unemployment in 2013 having regard to the special emphasis on the subject throughout Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25761/13]

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

Bernard Durkan: 357. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent supplement will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if all information sought has been received by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25147/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 362. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a review of an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25220/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Payments (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 364. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of mortgage interest supplement to be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the way their level of mortgage interest supplement has fluctuated in the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25222/13]

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

Bernard Durkan: 383. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when an application for job seeker's allowance will be determined in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the progress made to date in determining the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25434/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 434. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration will be given to offering grant aid towards the holding of the annual Canal Festival at Robertstown, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 436. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he has addressed the concerns of turfcutters in respect of special areas of conservation; if an alternative bog is an available option; when he expects a final and satisfactory conclusion to the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25778/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 449. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which high quality and high speed broadband is available to a person (details supplied in County Kildare; his plans for future improvement of broadband services in this particular area [25611/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 481. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the implications of circular FIN 03/2009 dated 13 February 2009 entitled Control and Monitoring of Local Authorities Contribution to the General Government Balance for all local authorities in County Kildare; the way this will affect the authorities in the aftermath of the proposed abolition of town councils; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 515. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline, in respect of banking consumers who suspect that they have been mis-sold financial products in recent years, he has any immediate plans to implement the recommendation of the Law Reform Commission and reform the limitation period applicable to contract law in respect of the Statute of Limitations which may have a bearing on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 523. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of an application for family reunification in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25314/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position with regarding the future and development of Donadea Forest Park in North Kildare with particular reference to the removal of entry fees to the park for local residents and schools to facilitate ease of access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25181/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 582. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the future and development of Donadea Forest Park in north Kildare with particular reference to the removal of entry fees to the park for local residents and schools to facilitate ease of access; if he is of the opinion that the estate and woodland therein will not be sold off as per Troika agreement entered...

European Council: Statements (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed. Speakers have 15 minutes between them or three and three quarter minutes each.

European Council: Statements (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I call the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, to reply. The Minister has five minutes.

European Council: Statements (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: We will now have questions.