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Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: We will encourage the Deputy to use all of his time.

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on Second Stage of this important legislation. As can be seen, I am not a regular patron of sunbed salons. However, the danger of over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation either from the sun or from sunbeds has been brought to my attention. I refer to the important points made by earlier speakers. We need to identify the full extent of the danger...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the ability of the Health Service Executive to deliver the full range of health services as set out in the national service plan for 2014; if particular contingency plans exist in the event of inadequacies emerging later in the year; the extent to which such situations are likely to be provided for in view...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the number of hospital consultants available here compares to that in other jurisdictions; the degree to which it is anticipated to improve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7378/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor and address the issues which appear continuously to drive private health insurance premiums upward; the extent to which such premiums are affected by the public or the private health sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in respect of an appeal for a State pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7266/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has not been paid for four months resulting in severe hardship and imminent eviction in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7391/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for disallowance and disallowance of appeal in respect of disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7392/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current weekly amount payable in respect of one-parent family allowance and the total receipts in respect of same year for the year ending 2013 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7393/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7263/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the proposal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who has a spouse and three children, the latter having received a full education here, the family having integrated with their local community, which is strongly supportive of their cause, and the person concerned being self-employed and his family completely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status and-or eligibility to seek naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7437/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status and-or eligibility to apply for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status and-or eligibility for long-term residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7439/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 206. 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 Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7440/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of application of naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7441/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to facilitate validation of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to facilitate validation of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7443/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status and-or progress in respect of determination of residency or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7444/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 211. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status in regard to the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7445/14]