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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 504. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a hospital appointment will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is epileptic and currently waiting to see a specialist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33095/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 543. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review an entitlement to a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33387/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 544. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the recent refusal of a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33389/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 555. To ask the Minister for Health the full extent to which land and property including buildings in the ownership of the Health Service Executive is held in freehold, fee simple or otherwise in respect of St Brigid's Nursing Home, Crooksling; the history of the title as derived from the original benefactor Verschoyle Campbell; the manner and status of the title on transfer to the local...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the ongoing debate on fraud and the difficulty of proving it in this jurisdiction, when is it intended to bring the criminal records information system Bill before the House? I understand the heads of the Bill, which will facilitate exchange of criminal records between member states of the European Union and other designated states, have already been published. There is an...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Finances (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: This is a simple matter that arises from a scenario whereby, through good management and prudent administration, Leixlip Town Council has achieved savings over the past number of years. We all subscribe to that as being important, progressive and admirable in the present climate. There are those of us who suggest that should have applied more in the past. The town council, having...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Finances (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive and informative reply. If I were a thinking person - which I am not - and on the ground, I would come to the conclusion that the Minister would be open to a submission from the town council seeking permission to spend the moneys in an appropriate fashion in concert with its entitlement and requirements, that due regard would be had to its adherence...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I fully endorse and agree with the points raised by Deputy Ó Caoláin. I am sure that does not come as a shock because we both, like the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and others, have been around this House for quite a while. In issues of this nature, we should remember one or two points. First, this is a question of conscience. Many have conscientious concerns and there is provision...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: As Deputy Mattie McGrath has already spoken, will he, please, allow the Minister to speak, without interruption?

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is making a Second Stage speech.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 22. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has monitored gains or losses in the domestic job sector in each of the past three years to date; if any particular issues have been identified as being fundamental in the creation of a conducive economic environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33522/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which this country remains competitive for foreign direct investment; the extent to which any particular issues have been identified as obstacles in attracting such investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33521/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding options available to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who wishes to pursue a third level course in social care in Athlone Institute of Technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33835/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which science and innovation has assisted in job creation in respect of both the manufacturing and service sectors including the domestic economy in each of the past three years and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33654/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which this country remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment notwithstanding the unhelpful allegations that this jurisdiction was being used as a tax haven; the initiatives taken to counter such allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33655/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continues to counter allegations of existence of a tax haven here with a view to ensuring that such allegations are not allowed to undermine international confidence and impede Foreign Direct Investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Funding (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which Foreign Direct and indigenous investors creating employment in the manufacturing, services and/or domestic/retail economy have been able to avail of European Grant Aid under the heading of Research, Innovation and Science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33656/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continues to monitor any inhibitive inflation in the economy which might impede or discourage indigenous or Foreign Direct Investment in employment generating projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33657/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continuously monitors this country’s economic competitiveness; if any particular issues have been identified as disincentives in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33659/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Support Services (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total number of incentives currently available to employers to increase their workforce in the short and medium term with particular reference to alleviation of the numbers of long-term unemployed and youth unemployed; if he will indicate the number of such positions taken up to date; and if he will make a statement on the...