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Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Deputy, please, continue and take note of what I said?

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I should have mentioned that the Deputy has 20 minutes and he can stop whenever he likes. He has 13 minutes remaining.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. I am sorry about that but Deputy Kelleher made a bad choice.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Given the urgency of the ongoing concern about the lack of appropriately trained apprentices and apprenticeships, when will the Bill be passed? Is it intended that the proposed health (reform) Bill will encompass reforms within the Bill, or is it intended to bring the Bill before the House and carry out the reforms afterwards as a result of it?

Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: It is a fact.

Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This is a Bill we have been seeking for quite a long time. Parking and clamping can have a serious impact on towns and villages all over this country. It goes without saying that when parking restrictions are applied to the extent that business ceases on our main streets, an alternative has to be found which is legal from the point of view of the person who wants to visit a shop or other...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 15. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which commitments entered into by the international community in the aftermath of various natural disasters such as those that occurred in Haiti and the Philippines have been realised to date; the proportion of the commitments that have already been delivered in each case; if steps are afoot to focus on the need to meet in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, through the influence of the EU and UN, he will encourage the international community to progress towards peaceful co-existence between persons of different traditions and religious practices with a view to averting confrontations resulting in tragedy or conflict; if it may be found possible to encourage respect for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the documentation still outstanding in respect of a rent allowance application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3066/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when jobseeker's allowance may be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3148/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent allowance may be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3149/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if mortgage support is available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3221/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if increased rent support is warranted in view of the fact that the landlord has increased the rent to €800 per month and a property at a lower rate of rent is not available in the area in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3223/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for cessation of a disability allowance-basic social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3232/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if increase in rent support will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3240/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if and when a refund of income tax due will be payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3226/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 2 will be upgraded to stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3074/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 and if permission to remain will be granted in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3075/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Jan 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3077/15]