Results 44,641-44,660 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of carer's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10822/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appeal and a review of a decision to decline support to a person (details supplied) under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10788/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (18 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if and when high-speed broadband will become accessible from the Donadea area in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10798/16]

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The next speaker on my list is Deputy Thomas Byrne who, unfortunately, is stuck in traffic. Therefore, I call the next speaker who is Deputy Brendan Howlin.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I propose to call Deputy Catherine Murphy. Deputy Thomas Byrne is in the House. The Ceann Comhairle had agreed that he would be facilitated as soon as possible. I will proceed with Deputy Catherine Murphy and then call Deputy Thomas Byrne. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As the next speakers on the list, Deputies Dara Murphy and Éamon Ó Cuív, are not present, I call Deputy Louise O'Reilly.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Excuse me, Deputy, I need to correct the record. I may have inadvertently announced the name of Deputy Dara Murphy when I called out the list of speakers earlier. I should have called out Deputy Darragh O'Brien. Deputy Murphy was not on the list.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As a former Whip and someone who has been around this Chamber for a couple of years, I should make some comments on the points made in the document. With every turn in the road, there comes a need for change. If one keeps going straight, one ends up in the fence. The general election saw the people bring about change in a certain direction. It is very difficult to figure out what was...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the adequacy of provisions in the special needs sector, with particular reference to the number of teachers, special needs assistants and school places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10757/16]

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Arising from the Minister's reply, does he remain committed to re-evaluating the requirements? In light of demographic changes, is he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the provision of school places, particularly with regard to teachers and special needs assistants? Is he satisfied that throughout the country in all circumstances he will be able to meet the needs as presented by...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister believe it is possible to meet the needs in particular areas throughout the country where specific pressure for school places has arisen and where, annually, parents find themselves having to look for alternative places for their children, whether it be because of a need for resources or a diagnosis of autism? That involves both teaching and accommodation requirements which...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has made provision to ensure an adequate supply of apprentices to meet the requirements of all trades; the projected annual number of apprenticeships over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10756/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status a person (details supplied) with regard to eligibility for naturalisation; if there are any outstanding documentation and procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11084/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status a person (details supplied) with regard to eligibility for naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11086/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality how she can facilitate the regularisation of the residency status of a person (details supplied); if any particular procedures are required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11089/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the application for residency status of a person (details supplied); if she can resolve the situation at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11090/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the eligibility of a person (details supplied) for asylum and refugee status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11091/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to consider an upgrade from Stamp 2 to Stamp 4 for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11092/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status a person (details supplied) with regard to eligibility for naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11094/16]