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Topical Issue Matters (6 Feb 2014)

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 Thomas P. Broughan - the need to establish an independent commission of investigation into the Stardust tragedy of 1981; (2) Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - the need to take action on the damage caused by recent...

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to the proposal to introduce the international recovery of child support (Hague Convention) Bill which has been promised and is very important. Its purpose is to regularise and ensure child support is accessible from the point of view of those travelling across Europe. I also inquire about the credit guarantee (amendment) Bill, the purpose of which is to amend the 2012 Act in line...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is appropriately constructed and timed. It will help augment the Government's job creation strategy in general. It will bring a new impetus to job creation at local level. When locating jobs in the micro-sector it is important to have local knowledge, information, input, expertise and employees. We are fortunate to have a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Defence the total number of members of the Defence Forces that have served overseas over the years; the extent to which such service is planned for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5975/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which further overseas, EU or UN associated troop deployments are likely to emerge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5981/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the ongoing upgrading of military equipment throughout the Army, Navy and Air Corps at all installations throughout the country; the extent to which a programme is in place to cater for such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5574/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces remains adequate throughout the country notwithstanding the restrictions arising from the economic situation; the extent to which the required operational strength and command structures of the Army, Navy and Air Corps remain adequate at all installations throughout the country; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if and when a certificate of tax free allowances-tax credits will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6103/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of rent allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6095/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of one parent family allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if it is recognised that deductions in respect of previous alleged overpayment is causing severe hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6096/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Social Protection regarding a review of an appeal in respect of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who will remain under medical care for at least another year, having been so for the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6098/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Work Allowance Eligibility (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies under the back to work scheme or other options for self-employment or otherwise in view of the fact that he has been in receipt of basic supplementary welfare allowance for more than a year and has been in receipt of jobseeker's allowance more recently; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Guardian's Payment Appeals (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 5 December 2013, in the matter of entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) County Kildare, if the fact that no contact/maintenance/correspondence exists between the mother and their child for the past three years, if the deciding officer who made the original decision in this case erred...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 21 November 2013, if he will review the circumstances in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6090/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to which embassy the parents of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin should apply for visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6091/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 23 January 2014 and previous correspondence therein in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath, who contrary to indications duly reported as required on every occasion requested but whose alleged failure to report appears to have prejudiced their case; if the issue could be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and/or expected residency status/eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6093/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Defence the total strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps by gender and rank at present; the extent to which the numbers have fluctuated in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5974/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of positions in the Defence Forces or ranks approved waiting to be filled or vacant at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5976/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (6 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Naval Service continues to be fully equipped in terms of marine surveillance, rescue and emergency requirements in line with any recommendations from the naval authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5977/14]