Results 36,061-36,080 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 650. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in redetermination of 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. [6891/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (11 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 677. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is possible to amend the route of bus No. 66 to pass through Green Lane, Leixlip in the morning to collect school-going children on their way to school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/14]

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding safety, well-being and welfare of children in State institutions or otherwise under State care; the extent to which monitoring and reporting services remains available; the degree to which reports are followed up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6574/14]

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the safety and well-being of children in the care of the State, in State institutions or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7181/14]

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: These questions relate to the need for the proper structures to be in place to ensure that children will receive adequate protection. Such structures are necessary, particularly in light of past events. Will the Minister indicate the provisions that are in place to ensure that children who report incidents can have their cases heard at an early date?

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. To what extent has the definition of the word "care" been examined? For example, does a duty of care constitute someone being in the care of the State? I refer here to people in schools, other State institutions and public or private recreational facilities. To what extent does the concept of duty of care apply in this regard and are those...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to Deputy Kelleher.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: My apologies, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for the information on the housing Bill and I support my colleague in that regard. The cost of criminal legal aid has been an issue of concern in the country. It was even a concern when the current Opposition was in government. When will the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill come before the House? Have the heads been cleared? Will it be in the House at an early...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It led to considerable difficulty for many people inside and outside this House. When will the regulation of lobbying Bill come before the House? To what extent have the heads been cleared by the Government?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Functions (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the main elements of her Department's responsibilities for children and young adults, with particular reference to the extent to which it is intended to provide or make available supportive services in areas most notably in need of such services in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Refusals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if and when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7109/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Grants Eligibility Criteria (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the eligibility for a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7095/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if payment of jobseeker's allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7119/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Opening Hours (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider extending the opening hours of Celbridge Garda station, County Kildare, with particular reference to the recent high number of burglaries and car thefts that have occurred in the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department is in a position to monitor children at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7173/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports received by her Department in respect of children and-or teenagers at risk in the past 12 months; the extent to which it has been found possible to offer assistance and follow-up support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7174/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the setting up of the Child and Family Agency; the degree to which it is expected to be in a position to engage with families or children at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7179/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which children and teenagers deemed to be at risk for whatever reason continue to be brought to the attention of her Department; the extent to which the primary cause or causes contributing to their situations continue to be assessed; if such issues of social deprivation, health, depression or other reasons such as...