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European Council: Statements (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I want to facilitate one other question, from Deputy Ross, and there are four and a half minutes left.

Topical Issue Matters (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan - the possible impact of a turf cutting compensation scheme contract on the relocation of turf cutters; (2) Deputy Patrick Nulty - the funding for respite care and support for families with children who...

Topical Issue Matters (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: There are three matters altogether.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I should bring it to the Deputy's attention that I must call on the Minister of State to reply. He will have 15 minutes to do so and the debate will conclude at 1.30 p.m.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of cases currently on appeal and awaiting decision in respect of the various social welfare payments; the extent to which the waiting time for determination of appeal continues to be reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25702/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the average time taken to determine appeals in respect of each category of payment provided by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26267/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department continue to address the issue of youth unemployment with particular reference to the setting of precise targets within a realistic timescale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25703/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she hopes to be in a position to address the issue of youth unemployment in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26263/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, in the context of alleviation of the levels of youth unemployment, she has identified more ambitious targets in respect of provision of training, up-skilling or temporary employment positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26264/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of training, up-skilling and or education places he expects to be in a position to provide in the current year with particular reference to addressing the levels of long term unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26265/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the context of the review of the maximum rent in respect of which rent allowance is paid with particular reference to the urgent need to address the situation whereby persons on local authority housing lists now find it impossible to obtain suitable rent supported alternative accommodation resulting in severe hardship; if...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which on-going review and discussion continues to take place in respect of the funding of the various forms of pension schemes in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26266/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which persons who gave up employment to care for a relative continue to be credited with contributions for old age pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26268/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which overpayments have been monitored by her Department in each of the past five years to date; the number of such overpayments identified in each year; if this was caused by oversight on the part of the applicant or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26269/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Numbers (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which her Department continues to have available the necessary staffing levels to meet the on-going requirements in the course of the on-going economic situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26270/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Payments (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she expects mortgage interest support to remain in place in support of qualifying applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26271/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which previously the self-employed continue to be eligible for social welfare payment and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26272/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if separate medical examinations in respect of various forms of health-related payments such as disability allowance, invalidity pension, disability benefit are really necessary in respect of the same applicant in view of the fact that the health condition qualifications remain the same and that dnly the expected duration can affect qualification...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Africa Week: Discussion with Value Added in Africa (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Item No. 2 on our agenda is "Africa Day: trade and investment as tools of sustainable economic growth in Africa". The purpose of the meeting is to mark Africa Day, 25 May, by focusing on aspects of Ireland's long-standing relationship with the continent. Africa Day falls on the anniversary of the establishment of the African Union and is a day designated by African leaders to highlight...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Africa Week: Discussion with Value Added in Africa (29 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I ask Mr. O'Caoimh to respond. He has a wide range of subjects and plenty of ammunition.