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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of meeting the requirements as set out by the school authorities at Maynooth Post Primary School, County Kildare, the extent to which the preferred options as expressed by the various school authorities in the area has been borne in mind and is accepted by his Department; if the unique nature and seamless structure of education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if in the determination of the format of the post-primary educational requirements in Maynooth, County Kildare in respect of school buildings at Maynooth post primary school, the Kildare-Wicklow Education and Training Board has been made aware of the strongly preferred options by parent groups in the area that the proposed two new school...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 342. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been reached in respect of an appeal for guardian's payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 359. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an entitlement to a social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2611/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 365. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of an appeal for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2683/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 370. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2756/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 372. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in determination of an appeal for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2762/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 381. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the grounds on which an application for carer's allowance was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the amount by which they exceeded the limit; if this inquiry can be accepted as the basis for an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2838/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 407. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the ongoing steps that are being taken to improve the quality of broadband service throughout County Kildare with particular reference to the areas of Timahoe and Coill Dubh with the objective of achieving the highest possible quality and speed in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2490/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 476. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the action taken to date to address the outstanding issues in respect of existing shared ownership loans and mortgages with particular reference to the extent to which the rental part of mortgage repayments has dramatically escalated with resultant hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2827/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 508. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2594/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 509. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected positioning in respect of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 586. To ask the Minister for Health the financial assistance available by way of motorised transport grant or otherwise in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2325/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 635. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in respect of appeal for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2708/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 642. To ask the Minister for Health if and when an appointment for genetic testing can be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2739/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (21 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 645. To ask the Minister for Health the eligibility for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2759/14]

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he continues to be satisfied with the performance of each Department in meeting its targets in the context of public expenditure, savings and reform; the extent to which this applies to all subsidiary bodies or agencies; if any particular or specific requirements are identified to continue to meet such targets; and...

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which provision has been made throughout all Departments and bodies under their aegis to ensure compliance with the Government strategy in respect of spending and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2622/14]

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The question is an attempt to ascertain from the Minister the extent to which he remains satisfied about the efforts made by various Departments and their respective subsidiaries on cost-cutting savings measures and reforms and whether particular Departments seem to fall short habitually.

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Given that some Departments and services are demand-driven, is there particular recognition of their respective positions and those of the subsidiary bodies? To what extent do particular Departments receive unfavourable mention in this regard, notwithstanding what the Minister has just stated?