Results 48,741-48,760 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (29 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a carer's allowance may be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30633/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (29 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 300. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the basis on which a pension was awarded, reduced, restored on appeal to the court and subsequently reduced again in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30549/17]

Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The geothermal energy Bill has been promised. Has it been cleared by the Cabinet and, if not, is it likely to be so cleared in the near future? When it is likely to be brought before the House?

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy's time is up.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy very much. My indulgence has been exhausted.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which adequate support staff remain available to children or families deemed at risk arising from clinical determinations; if a sufficient number of appropriately trained staff are likely to become available in the future in line with anticipated requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31212/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 269. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to regularise the residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); the documents received to date; if documentation is outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 415. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the next phase of the Naas hospital development plan with particular reference to the endoscopy unit and the Lakeview unit; the extent to which the expenditure in question will ensure the adequacy of the services required at Naas General Hospital and its catchment area including the full utilisation of theatre space and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 538. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress in the upgrading of the M7 Naas to Newbridge-Osberstown interchange and Sallins bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31309/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 557. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that her office has access to the requisite number of qualified staff to ensure the operation of children's protection as envisaged in the Children First legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31536/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 558. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which the child protection services have the necessary resources and staff available to them to meet the demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31537/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 559. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of available facilities to ensure the follow-up required in cases of children at risk or reported to be at risk in various settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31538/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 560. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in State care in respect of residential and fosterage settings; if the supervisory and professional supports required remain readily available in all such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31539/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 561. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports of child abuse in situations of children in residential care directly in the custody of the State or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31540/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse Reports (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 562. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports received of alleged child abuse in respect of children in the home in each of the past three years; the extent to which adequate facilities have been put in place to address the issues arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31541/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Services (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 563. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the back-up facilities available on an ongoing basis for children and young adults on leaving institutional care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31542/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 564. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department can react quickly to allegations of child abuse in a setting in which the State has intervened or accepted responsibility for the care of such children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31543/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 565. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she supports voluntary bodies involved in the provision of care or support to children at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31544/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (4 Jul 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 566. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will offer grant aid to youth organisations or others involved in the provision of facilities for young persons on an ongoing basis in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31545/17]