Results 46,361-46,380 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which conclusions continue to be reached in respect of the various cold cases which have been identified over several years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35200/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Data (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons reported as missing in each of the past ten years to date in 2016; the number traced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35201/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various forms of crime continue to be monitored and appropriate action taken to address any trends emerging in all areas throughout the country, urban and rural; if he has any particular or specific strategies to deal with the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35202/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if in the context of rehabilitative training and education, provision is in place to grade applicants for such training in order to ensure the maximum benefit to the prisoner with the objective of encouragement to the pursuit of a life outside crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35203/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the facilities, technology and motorised transport available to An Garda Síochána is in keeping with best international practice in this regard; her expectation to address any such deficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35204/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which forensic technology available to An Garda Síochána remains comparable to that in other jurisdictions adjoining and throughout Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35205/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Policing Plans (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she and her Department have examined policing practices and structures in other jurisdictions with a view to availing of the best such practices for application here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35206/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in rehabilitative training at any one time in each prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35207/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Oversight (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action that continues to be taken to address the issue of threats and intimidation against individual members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35208/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she expects membership of An Garda Síochána to increase over the next twelve months, while taking into consideration natural retirements or resignations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35209/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which community policing remains available to the various Garda divisions throughout the country; the extent to which this continues to be a feature of policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35210/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she expects Garda numbers in the various Garda stations throughout County Kildare to be replenished in line with demographics and criminal activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35211/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 383. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a weekly payment has been reduced in the case of a person (details supplied). [34570/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Work Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 404. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a back to enterprise allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reopened and re-examined with particular reference to their eligibility and to the fact that their business is now open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 410. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which rent has been paid in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 411. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case will be urgently reviewed with particular reference to the hardship being caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35151/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 459. To ask the Minister for Health the action that can be taken to facilitate a person (details supplied); if the person can access the required services at another hospital in view of the existence of a hospital bug in Tallaght and the urgent need to access surgery at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 682. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if recent increases in fares for commuters in Maynooth and Leixlip can be revised with particular reference to the large numbers of commuters from these towns who are expected to travel to larger centres for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34761/16]

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Staff (16 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the ability of his Department to meet the full requirements in respect of special needs teachers and special needs assistants, SNAs, at primary and second levels throughout the country, the steps being taken to address emerging needs in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Staff (16 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I have tabled this question to assess the number of special needs teachers and assistants who are required and to try to ensure adequate provision is made in sufficient time to meet the projected requirements as well.