Results 47,021-47,040 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes Data (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the applications for various social welfare payments which are most commonly refused on application and referred to appeal or an oral hearing; the number of cases subsequently rejected or approved on appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3227/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes Data (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 317. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of oral hearings that have taken place in the past twelve months in respect of the various payments made by his Department to social welfare recipients; the number of cases in which the original decision was overturned arising from the hearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3228/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 318. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will carry out an evaluation of the various social welfare payments that had to be reduced during the period of recession due to lack of resources with a view to identifying the most sensitive wherein some restoration could take place while keeping in mind the need for prudent management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3229/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 321. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons whose application for dental benefit have been approved in each of the past five years to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3232/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 416. To ask the Minister for Health if a home care package will be facilitated in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2637/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 440. To ask the Minister for Health when it is expected funding might be provided for the endoscopy unit at Naas General Hospital having particular regard to the urgent needs of the hospital at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2702/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 447. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of Orkambi in each EU member state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2721/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 490. To ask the Minister for Health the result of the review in respect of an application for the fair deal scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); if a reduction in fees is warranted following the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3137/17]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the United Kingdom authorities and his EU colleagues in the context of the proposed UK exit from the European Union; the extent to which the full implications for this island, the UK and the European Union continue to be evaluated; whether any parameters have been...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The question seeks to ascertain the extent to which all the relevant parties in the European Union and the United Kingdom are fully conscious of the implications and the possible consequences of a UK exit from the European Union.

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Is there recognition of the possible economic and political implications thereafter - in the widest sense - given that some people seem to celebrate the prospect?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, along with EU and UN colleagues, continues to press for humanitarian assistance in the various conflict zones globally; if consideration continues to be given to the provision of safe or protective havens for civilian communities fleeing from war, genocide and terrorism; the extent to which peace keeping...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for refusal of a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if it will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3294/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to liaise with his EU colleagues to ensure the best possible position for Ireland, the need to remain at the heart of the European Union and use influence in a positive way in the course of future negotiations on Brexit to facilitate traditional trade with the UK without tariffs and maintain the operation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he remains assured that all other EU member states remain on side in supporting Ireland's position in negotiations on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3511/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to his discussions with his counterparts in other EU member states, if he remains satisfied with their support in the course of the Brexit negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3512/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which his EU counterparts are aware of the precarious position here in the geographical context post-Brexit, that Ireland's position off the western shores of Europe places it at a distinct disadvantage from a trading point of view for access to the Single Market and that compensatory measures are required as a result; and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he will have an opportunity to discuss the release of a person (details supplied) with the Egyptian authorities with a view to the person's early release having particular regard to the repeated adjournments of their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3514/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Security Strategy (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of consideration given to European defence and security for the future in the context of a diminution in US support through NATO or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Western Balkans Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the western Balkans continues to be monitored with particular reference to continued peace and security and membership of the European Union for the various states in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3516/17]