Results 46,281-46,300 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make financial provision for a school (details supplied) in respect of the proposed extension with particular reference to the demographics of the area and requirements of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33850/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a State pension (contributory) was terminated in the case of a person (details supplied) when the pension is likely to be restored with any arrears due; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33374/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appointment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33659/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 292. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which child psychological services require improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33837/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 385. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in determination of eligibility for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33706/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 409. To ask the Minister for Health his proposals for accommodating the requirements as set out by physiotherapists and physical therapists, with particular reference to their respective positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33806/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 524. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of safety and protection measures for all children in institutions or foster care; if it is expected that extra protective measures will be introduced arising from experiences in the past; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33833/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 534. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which the welfare of children in State care or institutions continues to be monitored effectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33844/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 525. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports of various forms of child abuse reported to or through her Department in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which a rapid response followed and corrective measures were put in place in all cases; the number of cases in respect of which an adequate response did not follow; the action taken or pending...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 528. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department continues to analyse and report on the number, location and circumstances of children at risk; the action pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33838/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 530. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total number of children reported to her Department as being at risk in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which adequate protective measures have been put in place to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33840/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Priorities (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 526. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the development of child support services in the future having particular regard to challenges likely to arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33835/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homelessness Strategy (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 527. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department has the capacity to address the issue of children whose families are homeless; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33836/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 529. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department can offer funding to groups, bodies or organisations offering shelter or other forms of support including health support for children deemed to be at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33839/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Poverty (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 531. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to deal with the issue of child poverty over the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33841/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Bullying of Children (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 532. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which out of school bullying has been brought to the attention of her Department with particular reference to incidents of self-harm caused by such bullying; if adequate measures are currently in place or likely to be put in place to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33842/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Detention Centres Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 533. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of places of detention for juvenile offenders; the extent to which rehabilitative training is available in such circumstances; if any augmentation is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33843/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Position of Member States on Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the ambassadors and thank them for their dissertations. I wish to raise a number of matters, the first of which is the duration of the negotiations that are likely to place from the moment they are activated. There is likely to be a considerable shift in movement in the markets right across Europe that will be affected by the negotiations at various stages and the duration of the...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important Social Welfare Bill. It is the first Social Welfare Bill in many years where a Government was able to give something, even though small, back to the people after such a long hard haul. There is no use in people saying one group experienced hardship more than another. Everybody experienced hardship, including those who are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and reserves has fluctuated in the past ten years; if any changes in recruitment practice is envisaged to address any issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/16]