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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26864/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26873/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (2 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a renewal of a medical card will take place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26874/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Appeals (2 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills notwithstanding her previous replies, if she will review the decision to refuse funding for a playground surface upgrade in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, with particular reference to observing health and safety standards and ensuring a safe environment for students. [26718/15]

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Like other Members, I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak about this legislation. There are several principles involved. First, there is the need to establish some culture which recognises that at all levels of society in which we incur debt, we must do so in the knowledge that somehow, somewhere or sometime it may be necessary to repay it. While it is all very fine for...

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I have no complaints about that. I did not go to anybody to protest or to say it was unfair. I recognised fully where that was heading. Why do we not recognise here and now that if we want to do that, there are consequences? In fact, I was proud of the consequences notwithstanding that they were not very nice. There were no plush surroundings like there are nowadays. I have no doubt...

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Fianna Fáil would not lose a slot for Sinn Féin.

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: If one misses a slot, one could end up-----

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she continues to examine the activities of organised criminal gangs, with particular reference to their membership and potential growth; the action taken, or proposed, to deter the growth of such gangs, with particular reference to discouraging young persons from becoming involved; if a particular strategy is to be employed...

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the ongoing activities of organised criminal gangs and their ability to attract new membership and also the extent to which existing procedures are in place to combat them effectively.

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her reply. Are there any specific measures that might be employed to deter the enhancement of membership of criminal gangs, which young people find attractive? What measures are most effective in meeting that particular challenge? Is it education, further education or severe action against criminal gangs that is required? What is most likely to be effective?

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the fact that in particular areas it is virtually a badge of honour to be a member of a criminal gang in terms of the status and power of authority it provides, has consideration been given to proscription? Why should it be an honour to be a member of a criminal gang and what action can be taken to combat that?

Topical Issue Debate: Swimming Pool Projects (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing Deputy Catherine Murphy and me to raise the issue of the sudden closure of the swimming pool on the campus of National University of Ireland Maynooth, which is used by both college staff and students and the wider community. I understand the decision to close the facility was made in March and conveyed to staff at that time, but only became...

Topical Issue Debate: Swimming Pool Projects (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply and obvious understanding of the situation. I ask him to consider, in the limited time available in this session, meeting the local authorities, Members and college authorities with a view to identifying the best possible options for the local community and the best possible value for money in the provision of facilities in the...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I call the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, who has 15 minutes and he will be followed by Deputies Robert Dowds, Brian Walsh and James Bannon, who will have five minutes each.

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Pearse Doherty, who is sharing time with Deputy Dessie Ellis. The Deputies have seven and a half minutes each.

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Deputies Mattie McGrath and Michael Fitzmaurice will share time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reported and recorded incidents of life-threatening intentions against member of An Garda Síochána or members of the general public in each of the past six years to date; the action taken, or proposed action, to deal with this menace, which represents a serious challenge to the authority of An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made in respect of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has submitted the requested documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if payment of a disability allowance and arrears owed will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27184/15]