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

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24, with reference to the Zambrano judgment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12670/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding update of stamp 4 in the case of a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12671/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 271. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card is likely to be renewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12672/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Minister for Health if and when medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12673/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Health his views on concerns raised about staffing and the facilities available at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, County Dublin. [12674/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 274. To ask the Minister for Health if refusal of a medical card in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be reviewed with the intention of awarding the card in respect of their child who suffers from a severe medical condition. [12675/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 275. To ask the Minister for Health when a surgical procedure will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12676/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for attending. He was in my constituency earlier while I was representing his interests in his constituency in his absence and I hope we were both successful. On the previous issue, the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, is well placed to be a positive influence during his visit to Russia and I have no doubt that he will reinforce the issues raised at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I beg your pardon. I certainly do speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent has the neighbourhood policy been adequately utilised by the European Union in the region, given its commitment to the concept so far?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State might also respond to my earlier question on aid for trade. Is the European Union promoting the concept of aid for trade in Africa?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What about the issue of aid for trade?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the European Union's relations with the continent of Africa and my reference to the suggestion aid becomes conditional on trade in some quarters. The Minister of State may not want to comment on the issue.

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces is in liaison with other defence forces throughout the European Union with a view to ensuring compatibility in respect of procedures, operational equipment, command structures, communication and language; if he is satisfied that adequate co-ordination exists to ensure that no country throughout the European Union...

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the necessity for compatibility between the Defence Forces and other defence forces throughout Europe and those on UN deployments with a view to ensuring that each understands the other sufficiently adequately to be able to cope with emergency situations.

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for the comprehensive reply. I ask, by way of supplementary, whether he is satisfied regarding the familiarity of the Defence Forces with the standards, equipment and training applicable in other jurisdictions throughout the European Union and by forces in deployment from the UN and to what extent is he satisfied that in emergency situations it is possible to dovetail...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, what is the status of the climate action and low carbon development Bill which may become more important as fuel concerns increase? The international tax agreements Bill may be similarly important, given that the issues arising caused some discussion in recent times. To what extent have these Bills been agreed to by the Cabinet and made ready for publication?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply and transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy and Air Corps with particular reference to their ability to respond in any emergency situation or natural disaster requiring heavy lifting equipment, air ambulance services and sea and air...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 821. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which training for the Army, Navy and Air Corps continues to be upgraded in line with requirements in the event of a security incident or natural disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13371/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance if the single parent tax credit criteria can be amended to reflect equal treatment for both parents in cases where both of the parents of a child have joint custody; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/14]