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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 320. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20184/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 378. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in determination of a medical card review in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20094/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 381. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application 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. [20101/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 382. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in reaching a conclusion in respect of a review of eligibility to a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the current card will be extended in the event of a delay in making decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20103/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 397. To ask the Minister for Health if a local meals on wheels service can be accommodated in the Branganstown area in Kilcock, County Kildare; his plans to implement such a service in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20131/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 398. To ask the Minister for Health if additional documentation has been received in respect of medical card application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if and when determination of eligibility will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20135/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 415. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a surgical procedure will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 429. To ask the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card will be re-examined on medical grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20266/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I was dreaming because I was inspired by the contributions from my right and my left. There is growing evidence of serious euroscepticism. It has existed for years but it is now a growth industry. The very openness of the European Union and its institutions encourage and accommodate such scepticism. European and national institutions are apparently incapable of dealing with it, however....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: We got it from Deputy Dooley a few minutes ago.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Let me go back to the decisions taken-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: When we go to our colleagues in Europe and blame them for not responding quickly enough, there are some in this country who know more about that on the basis of the case presented. I would not be saying this at all-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am a very quiet and peace-loving person but the points were raised obliquely and very carefully in order to pretend - we live in the world of pretence - that things were all right and that it was the current Government which made a mess of the whole thing, but it was not.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which ongoing training remains available throughout the Defence Forces, with particular reference to the need to ensure that such upgrading and training standards remain in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20041/14]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This refers to the ongoing need for upgrading of equipment and training of the Defence Forces, having particular regard to the fact that they must interact with other defence forces on overseas deployment. To do so, they should have the highest standard of equipment and training available.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Is the standard and quality of equipment used for training throughout the Defence Forces equal to that available globally, with particular reference to the type of equipment likely to be used when interacting with other defence forces on overseas deployments?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his further reply. Is the Minister satisfied that the surveillance equipment and electronic technology available to the Defence Forces for training purposes remain at the highest standard? Are the supply and transport training and equipment of the Naval Service and the Air Corps adequate to meet the challenges likely to be faced on deployment?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 15. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has received submissions from representatives of the Defence Forces in respect of retirement and recruitment with particular reference to the degree to which previously determined age based retirement is likely to affect the composition of the force in the future; if any modification can be entertained with a view to meeting the...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his replies thus far. Are the discussions taking place likely to take account of the rather unique set of circumstances presenting? While previous agreements served their purpose well, it may well be the case that a review could be beneficial to the operation of the Defence Forces and in meeting the Minister's requirements in terms of adherence to previous...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his brief reply. I appreciate the sensitivities. Notwithstanding this, when does the Minister expect the negotiations under way to conclude?