Results 47,301-47,320 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (9 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she and her Department have managed to secure assurances throughout the EU and beyond regarding the need for expanded market access through fair competition in the aftermath of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6635/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Relations (9 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she and her Department are alert to the possibility of a global trade war; the extent to which the economy can be protected in such a situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6638/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (9 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 267. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which possible trade agreements between the EU and US are likely to be explored in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6639/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the needs of urgently required skills in the workforce continue to be facilitated by way of work permits; the extent to which adequate procedures are in place to meet the demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6641/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (9 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 269. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she expects Irish manufacturing and services industries to remain competitive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6642/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (9 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the knowledge development box provisions are likely to benefit the economy in the future in view of the ongoing changes in the geopolitical landscape; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6643/17]

Other Questions: Child Protection (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps her Department has taken or proposes to take to identify and provide the necessary back-up for children at risk, whether from physical or mental abuse, neglect or other failure; if she is satisfied that the existing structures are efficient to meet the challenges of the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: Child Protection (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the extent to which the Minister can investigate, identify and support children deemed to be at risk or likely to become at risk through various means, whether they be mental, physical or otherwise.

Other Questions: Child Protection (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent does the system operates in respect of children admitted to emergency departments with suspected self-harm or otherwise hospitalised? Is there a system whereby an investigative team can identify particular households and ascertain the causes for a child being referred in these ways? In a reply to a previous question, I was told that, in the space of one and a half or two...

Other Questions: Child Protection (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Is there a particular system whereby emergency staff can be deployed to deal with cases of children presenting at emergency departments showing evidence of self-harm? There have been repeat situations with tragic consequences so how can we achieve a speedy response and pursue each case personally, leaving no stone unturned and nothing in doubt?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Job Creation Data (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Taoiseach the total number of jobs created here in the past five and a half years. [6640/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Internet Safety (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the ongoing efforts by her Department to counteract internet bullying in respect of children and young adults outside of an educational environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7443/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will facilitate extra time to allow persons (details supplied) to apply for leave to remain; the correct procedure to be followed when making such an application in this instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6846/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status and permission to remain in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7262/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of the application for residency status and permission to remain as the spouse of an Irish citizen in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7297/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to accede to the request for extra facilities including a much needed sports hall at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6946/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the decision not to award financial assistance for cost of flooring under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6963/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate resources continue to be made available to children or their families at risk through self-harm; if any particular requirements remain to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7446/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 410. To ask the Minister for Health if an MRI scan is covered by the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6897/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (14 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 428. To ask the Minister for Health when previously available respite services will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6944/17]