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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Data (5 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons currently on community employment or similar training or upskilling support schemes throughout County Kildare; the extent to which this number has fluctuated in the past three years; the degree to which such places are available for applicants in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11142/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (5 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department has examined the age profile of those on the live register long term with a view to initiating measures to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11143/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Application Numbers (5 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of applications for invalidity pension currently on hand; the likely timescale within which it is expected that a decision will be made; the degree if any to which she can speed up the processing of such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11144/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (5 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if an oral hearing will be arranged in this instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11182/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Ukrainian Ambassador (5 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests and thank them for attending. To what extent, if any, was consideration given in 2004 to joining NATO? Was it possible to join NATO at that stage? Most eastern bloc countries at that time made an application to join NATO as a first step before making an application to join the European Union. If that had been done at the time, would it have averted the crisis and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Ukrainian Ambassador (5 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Did the Ukraine consider submitting an application to join NATO in 2004?

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has studied the submission received from traditional canal dwellers and recreational users of the canals encompassing their strong objection to proposals to increase dramatically and prohibitively the charges for use of the canals to such an extent as to make it virtually impossible for them to afford to use the canal system...

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has studied the submission from the traditional canal users and canal dwellers in County Kildare with particular reference to the likely punitive impact of the proposed new by-laws on them; if he expects to be in position to meet with representatives of the group at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the...

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the likely dramatic increase in the fees chargeable by Waterways Ireland to canal users and canal dwellers under the proposed new by-laws with particular reference to the fact that moorings of a shorter long-term nature may no longer be feasible for those using the canals; if he will intervene in...

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: There are three questions in my name.

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Based on the Minister's comprehensive reply, the proposed charges will result in a €1,000 or €1,500 increase. The canal restoration that has taken place over the past 50 years was largely done through voluntary effort. While Waterways Ireland has an involvement in upgrading the canals, and it has a responsibility that we all respect, cognisance should be taken of the huge...

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I relayed a copy of the submissions to the Minister and my colleagues have done likewise. Has the Minister studied the submissions with a view to meeting a delegation of representative groups before any decision is made?

Order of Business (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: We hear many poignant stories about adoption. There is a clear need to assist people in this regard. Legislation has been promised to provide for an information and tracing service for applicants seeking information on adoption. Has that Bill been discussed by the Cabinet? If the heads have been approved, when is the Bill likely to be brought before the House? On the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which ongoing inspections are carried out at protected or other monuments throughout the country with particular reference to the detection of the need for weather-proofing or other damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11478/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which it is expected his Department can support voluntary community effort in respect of local festivals, musical and/or dramatic productions; if he can generate and support interest in this area in a practical way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10697/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of appeal for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11227/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Sector Employment (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he will continue to use the arts as a vehicle to promote national identity and image, thereby contributing to economic revival for the remainder of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11468/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Sector Employment (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht total number of persons employed directly or indirectly in the arts at present; if he will endeavour to ensure those numbers are retained or expanded, with particular reference to both the economic and cultural benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11471/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he and his Department continue to promote the arts through the education system, with particular reference to primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11469/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (6 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which it is intended to promote the use of this country as a film location with obvious and consequent economic benefits; if he has had any discussions with potential film-makers from overseas regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11470/14]