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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 361. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the concept of each member state within the Union expecting to increasingly impose its national agenda on the European Union's institutions can be addressed; if any steps are being taken to identify and re-affirm an agenda that applies to all in an inclusive and supportive format; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Guiding Principles (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 358. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, through the European Union or directly in the context of wider global consultations, can influence a review of the strength, the role and respect for the United Nations with particular reference to the need to meet ongoing challenges caused by war, strife and genocide and the need to establish safe havens for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 359. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which access to humanitarian aid remains available to those affected by war, persecution or starvation throughout the known trouble spots globally; if he sees requirements for improvements to ensure victims' safety and that aid goes unimpeded to those for whom it was intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 366. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of locations globally to which Irish Aid has been in a position to deliver humanitarian assistance in the course of the past five years; the extent to which difficulties have been experienced in specific locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19773/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 362. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the western Balkans continue to observe the acquis communautaire in line with movement towards European Union membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19769/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 363. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community can improve support for the victims of the war in Syria; if new initiatives are required to protect civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19770/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 367. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, in conjunction with his European Union colleagues, can continue to combat the rise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19774/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 364. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the refugee crisis continues to be monitored at European Union and United Nations level with a view to identifying a reliable means of ensuring the safety of the victims of war and strife at all trouble spots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19771/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 365. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he continues to liaise with the Egyptian authorities with a view to achieving the release of a person (details supplied) an Irish citizen who is still awaiting a trial which has been postponed on numerous occasions; if he expects any developments in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19772/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 368. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new trading links can be established globally; the extent to which he expects that this country can benefit from such developments in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19775/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 369. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the Ukraine continues to feature in discussions at European Union level with particular reference to the need to maximise efforts for a lasting ceasefire and peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19776/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 429. To ask the Minister for Health to indicate if and when a required child psychiatrist will be allocated to the north Kildare area with particular reference to the provision of adequate mental health services for children in the locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19068/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 445. To ask the Minister for Health if and when the required support and assistance will be approved under the home care package in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 503. To ask the Minister for Health if a requested place can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19309/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 513. To ask the Minister for Health if home help will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19321/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Smoking Ban (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 523. To ask the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to ensure that smoking areas in public places are not open to the elements with risk of contracting colds, influenza and discomfort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19353/16]

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: It seems like we have been here before.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The great Yogi Berra once described situations like this, as being "like déjà vu all over again." That said, it is a great honour to have been nominated by my parliamentary party to fulfil the role of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It is a great honour to be elected to this House at any time. It is a great honour to serve in the House and it has been a great honour to serve for many...

Other Questions: Public Sector Pay (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which a capability exists to address the levels of lower pay imposed on members of An Garda Síochána, teachers, nurses and a number of other Public Servants arising from the downturn in the economy, given the disruptive effect this can have within the workplace; if he expects to be in a position to address these...

Other Questions: Public Sector Pay (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: My question attempts to ascertain the extent to which the Minister may find it within his capacity to assist more recent recruits throughout the public service, including gardaí and teachers, who find themselves employed at a lower level causing them difficulties in respect of housing, rent and the cost of living and to ascertain whether the Minister can identify a programme for restoration.