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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (3 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 584. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in registering an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); if a supplementary payment can issue in the interim in the absence of a one parent family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41726/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (3 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 592. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41763/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (3 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 593. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for refusal of an application by a person (details supplied) for carer's allowance; if this application will be reviewed as a matter of urgency with particular reference to the level of care provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41823/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The health insurance (amendment) Bill is promised legislation. It relates to the risk equalisation credits and corresponding stamp duty levies on health insurance policies for 2018 to incorporate the lifetime community rating system, and will have an impact on public health insurance. When is the Bill likely to come before the House?

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Do not be shy.

Vacant Housing Refurbishment Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputies Mary Butler, Lahart and Cowen in that order.

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputies can work out the allocation of time between them.

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: There are six minutes remaining.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he remains satisfied that the provisions in place and proposed remain adequate to meet the target of the provision of broadband in all areas, urban and rural without exception; if there will be a need for extra initiatives to meet shortfalls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41879/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Mitigation Plan (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he remains satisfied that greenhouse gas reductions over the next ten years can be met; if further provisions can be made to meet such targets without damaging industry or agriculture; the extent to which marginal lands can be used in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a breach of labour law has occurred in the case of former employee of an organisation (details supplied) who is concerned that their claims have not yet been investigated but have been relieved of their responsibilities in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42132/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41992/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which high speed good quality broadband is likely to become available throughout the country over the next three years; the extent to which this is likely to affect County Kildare with particular reference to existing black spots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42181/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to speed up the provision of broadband services through the medium of fibre optics throughout County Kildare with particular reference to known black spots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42186/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he remains committed to achieving previously set targets in respect of greenhouse gas reduction; if he has satisfied himself with the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42182/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he has identified and hopes to achieve targets in relation to action to combat climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42189/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he directly or through the medium of ComReg influences the quality and coverage for mobile phones with particular reference to his own experience in these issues in view of the need to achieve an even and reliable quality of service in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has had discussions with ComReg or service providers with a view to improving the quality and availability of the mobile telephone service throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he expects electric cars to replace conventional motor vehicles over the next ten years; if adequate charging facilities are likely to be readily available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42185/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (4 Oct 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps taken or likely to be taken by his Department in the future to combat the effects of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42188/17]