Results 43,041-43,060 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which personalities such as Francis Sheehy-Skeffington are likely to be remembered in the context of the 1916 commemorations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39953/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to achieve an amicable resolution of issues between Waterways Ireland and traditional dwellers and recreational users of the Grand Canal in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39954/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to be in a position to facilitate or accommodate the needs of the traditional canal dwellers and recreational users of the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal in County Kildare, having regard to the huge voluntary efforts contributed by the community in the case of the latter, and the need to ensure a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she remains satisfied that all issues of concern to traditional turf cutters in County Kildare, in respect the various bogs affected, have been amicably resolved to the satisfaction of all parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39955/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she remains satisfied that all issues of concern to traditional turf cutters, in respect of the various bogs affected, have been amicably resolved to the satisfaction of all parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39956/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his presentation today and offer congratulations on his elevation to the position of vice president of the EPP. As we have often said, we live in changing times. On the refugee crisis, I welcome the recognition of Turkey and its pivotal position, a view I have always held. We have discussed the matter here at numerous meetings. Turkey is the single most...

Freedom of Movement (Common Travel Area) (Travel Documentation) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Is it agreed that the Bill be read a Second Time? It is not agreed-----

Freedom of Movement (Common Travel Area) (Travel Documentation) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy does not wish to press it to a vote.

Paris Terrorist Attack: Statements (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: One has to sympathise and empathise with our neighbours in Paris and France on the atrocity perpetrated against them last Friday evening. One can only imagine the scenes of chaos and confusion, the loud explosions, the staccato bursts of automatic weapons, the sound and smell of gunfire, the smell of blood and terror that prevails in such situations and does not go away. It could happen to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the review of the methodology used in the calculation of contributions to determine eligibility for the State pension (contributory) is in place, with particular reference to the number of women who find themselves disqualified, due to having below-average annual contributions over their working lives,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department continue to address the issue of youth unemployment, with particular reference to utilising all available resources, including funding from Europe; the extent to which such efforts have been successful to date; the future expectations in this regard; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Tourism Employment (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which the number of jobs in the tourism sector has improved in each of the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39736/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Data (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she will be in a position to continue to offer adequate rent support to occupants of privately rented accommodation who are on the local authority housing lists, unemployed, or in low-wage employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40583/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Data (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of rent support, by county or by local authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40584/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why a carer's allowance was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40090/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why it is asserted that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare owes €312 to her Department, given that the person continues to provide payslips, etc. to her Department in respect of payment under the jobseeker's allowance scheme; the correct level of jobseeker's allowance in this instance; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of a jobseeker's allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40320/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will facilitate an increase in rent allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who will be homeless unless her Department provides further assistance, with particular reference to documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40532/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Unemployment Benefits (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of unemployment benefit and jobseekers' allowance; the extent to which such figures have fluctuated over the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40581/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which recipients of the one-parent family allowance who have had any reductions in income arising from changes to the qualification criteria have had such shortfalls met by way of the family income supplement or other payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40582/15]