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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason jobseeker's allowance has been terminated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40056/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when her Department will determine that settlement in respect of the sale of the family home due to separation is likely to be deemed dissipated in the case of a person (details supplied); if the person is likely to receive rent support until all the proceeds have been spent; if this is in accordance with the regulations;...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a long-term medical payment such as a disability allowance or an invalidity pension in view of their medical history; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40059/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can qualify for welfare assistance; if the case can be urgently reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40061/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a FIS payment; if the matter can be clarified as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40064/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason disability allowance was terminated in the case of a person (details supplied); if it has been determined that they and their spouse are suffering hardship as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40065/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment Mr. Verhofstadt on his visit to this House, his visit to Northern Ireland and the Border area, and his obviously thorough knowledge of the situation as to how Brexit affects this country. He should also be complimented on his passion and commitment to the European concept, something which has become vague in some quarters and countries and the results of which we have seen. He...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment Mr. Verhofstadt on his visit to this House, his visit to Northern Ireland and the Border area, and his obviously thorough knowledge of the situation as to how Brexit affects this country. He should also be complimented on his passion and commitment to the European concept, something which has become vague in some quarters and countries and the results of which we have seen. He...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment Mr. Verhofstadt on his visit to this House, his visit to Northern Ireland and the Border area, and his obviously thorough knowledge of the situation as to how Brexit affects this country. He should also be complimented on his passion and commitment to the European concept, something which has become vague in some quarters and countries and the results of which we have seen. He...

Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The building control Bill is promised legislation. Given the difficulties that have arisen in certain sectors of the construction industry in the past, when is the Bill likely to come before the House?

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which his Department has noted negative or positive impacts from Brexit; the steps required to be taken to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40416/17]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I am seeking to evaluate the extent to which the Minister has had an opportunity to address the opportunities and challenges arising from Brexit and whether it is likely to be possible to intervene in a positive way to minimise the challenges and to take full advantage of the opportunities.

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Arising from the review and ongoing assessment of the position, has it been possible to balance the positives and negatives of Brexit as part of an effort to ascertain the extent to which it is possible to intervene to meet the challenges? To what extent has the possibility of infringing state aid rules been considered with a view to dealing with the more...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister confident it will be possible to meet these challenges? Reference has been made to transitional arrangements. Is it possible that such arrangements will result in a loss of bargaining position that may not be to our advantage at a later stage?

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can take steps to minimise the impact of Brexit on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40745/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent of savings likely to be required in Departments in the remainder of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40731/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has satisfied himself that expenditure and reform goals continue to be achieved throughout all Departments and subordinate agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40734/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has satisfied himself regarding the adequacy of budgetary provisions affecting each Department; his views on whether the original allocation will remain sufficient throughout 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40736/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has satisfied himself that expenditure overruns by Departments barring exceptional circumstances are likely to be curtailed in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/17]