Results 46,981-47,000 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the detail of the gap that exists in respect of jobseeker's allowance in the past 18 months in the case of a person (details supplied); the number of payments refused on the basis of not living at Celbridge, County Kildare; the payment the person received during that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2246/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 17 November 2016, if a further review or appeal will be facilitated in respect of a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2300/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if rent support, including three months arrears, will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2302/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment in respect of a disability allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2310/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent support approval will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the basis on which it was determined that there had been a change in circumstance and subsequently a medical card review form for persons aged 70 or over issued in the case of a person (details supplied); if this matter will be rectified as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2263/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Minister for Health when previously available transport services will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 206. To ask the Minister for Health when appropriate footwear will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2296/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the reason scope facilities cannot be made available through the normal hospital services at weekends in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2297/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which physiotherapy services can be restored to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2298/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2308/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Minister for Health when a review will be concluded in respect of an application for a medical card in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2314/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Maternity Strategy: Discussion (19 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I am always brief, as the Chairman knows. I thank our guests for coming before us this morning and offering their advice and responses. In respect of midwifery and nursing in general, obesity in women's health has already been referred to. I presume the witnesses have a programme in mind to alert young women and young people in general to warnings about their health and obesity, which is...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill is promised legislation in respect of which the legal advice continues to be analysed. On the basis of the progress of the analysis of the legal advice, when is it expected the Bill, which is of considerable importance, might come before the House?

Ceisteanna – Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I would like to return to the events at Dublin Airport at the weekend. I congratulate the Garda on its success in identifying the issue. Does the Taoiseach feel it is necessary to ensure that all airports and seaports throughout the country are similarly alerted with a view to protecting the immigration checking that has to take place in the normal course of events?

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if, arising from ongoing developments and indications from the UK and Europe in respect of Brexit, he is satisfied that all EU colleagues remain supportive of Ireland's necessity to remain at the heart of Europe, while at the same time endeavouring to accommodate the island of Ireland as a single market incorporating a common travel and customs area and that...

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I ask the extent to which he remains committed - I know it is the case - to the concept of ensuring Ireland remains at the centre of the European Union and from that position will continue to negotiate strongly, in the first instance, in favour of this country's interests and in favour of the interests of the island of Ireland. As a result of that unique...

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Taoiseach think that there is a recognition amongst the heads of the other 27 member states remaining of the importance of the position being taken by him on behalf of this country and the implications for the European Union as a whole in the event of the situation not going as anticipated?

Other Questions: Unemployment Levels (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which he proposes to put in place incentives to reduce youth and long-term unemployment; the extent to which existing schemes require upgrading in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2761/17]

Other Questions: Unemployment Levels (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of this question is to highlight the situation with long-term and youth unemployment, the extent to which progress has been made and the extent to which it is necessary to continue to ensure that the needs of the long-term and young unemployed are pursued.