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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can reassure the dairy sector regarding its future prospects in the wake of the abolition of quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34849/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artisan Food Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future development and expansion potential of the artisan food sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34850/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Growth (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects new markets to open up markets for all Irish food and food products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34851/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the innovative ability of the Kerry Group to continue to become a main player on global markets, given its pivotal location and expertise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34852/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of disease control, traceability, and isolation in the context of the prevention of bovine diseases; whether he remains satisfied that existing measures remain adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34853/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will indicate the eligibility for naturalisation of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34750/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34785/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Health if and when medical cards will be restored to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34751/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Chairman and the guests for their presentation. Is there any evidence that the international community is becoming seriously concerned about the situation there? To what extent has it put in place any plans to become involved in a meaningful way to try to ensure the safeguarding of human rights and that in the aftermath of conflict that the whole situation will not slide back...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That was when Fianna Fáil was destroying the country.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The mediation Bill is scheduled for 2016. If the heads have been cleared and it is ready to roll, is it likely to be accommodated in the first session in 2016? The bail Bill is an issue I have raised on a number of occasions in the past. I understand the heads are at an advanced stage, if they are not already concluded. Is it intended to ensure it comes before the House in the first part...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which future deployments of Irish peacekeepers at various locations overseas will be deployed in such numbers, and with the necessary supports to ensure their sustainability in the event of unforeseen circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34519/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 23. 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 Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be authorised for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35100/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if rent support will be increased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose rent has been increased from €850 to €950 per month ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35104/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if and when an increase in rent support will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35105/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if partial rent support will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the case will be urgently reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35106/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Maintenance Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare who are on the local authority housing waiting list, but who have been informed of the need to provide increased maintenance for their child; if it is recognised that this couple are potentially homeless; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for the cessation of a jobseeker's allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35112/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35114/15]