Results 51,961-51,980 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 136. 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. [21953/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status and prospects for the future in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case can be reconsidered in view of their long stay here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21954/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can be awarded stamp 4 status in view of the fact that they have worked here for several years; if their case can be urgently reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21955/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Payments (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the correct level of support payable through the nursing home support scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21933/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cervical Screening Programme (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has been contacted in regard to CervicalCheck; when she will receive a follow-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21946/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension Eligibility (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the action she will take in view of the decision in the case of a person (details supplied); when the widow's pension might be restored in view of the prospect of legal action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21918/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension Eligibility (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the action she will take in view of the decision in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been accused of cohabiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21920/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in regard to rent support in the case of persons (details supplied); if the issue regarding the level of rent support has been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21941/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Payments (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a one-parent family allowance and child benefit will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21945/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the provision that can be made to alleviate hardship in the case of a person (details supplied) whose social welfare payment has been terminated and who is as a result suffering hardship; if the case can be urgently reviewed with a view to reinstatement of payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21947/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Funding (17 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which his Department can offer further latitude for immediate expenditure by the various local authorities on measures to address the housing crisis by way of direct build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21928/18]

Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: A couple of weeks ago, I asked questions and received answers on the Common Fisheries Policy, Ireland's adherence to it, and the degree to which success could be recorded regarding fish conservation. I note now that there seem to be rumours abroad to the effect that the EU Commission proposes to take infringement proceedings against this country, which would have a consequential negative...

Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the school building programme is adequate over the next three years to meet the accommodation requirements at primary and second level in view of the need to bring classes sizes into line with best practice and ensure the availability of adequate mainstream special needs places in sufficient numbers to meet the demand and...

Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: How satisfied is the Minister about the adequacy of the mainstream school places, both primary and second level, and the special needs places, in keeping with best practice and in keeping with the requirements as set out by the various school authorities?

Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I acknowledge and compliment the Minister on the headlines and the objectives he has set out. Does he remain satisfied in respect of any unforeseen strain which might come on the system in its delivery, given the expansion that is taking place in some parts of the country in particular? Is he satisfied that he has sufficient resources available to meet any emergencies? To what extent does...

Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent will there be an overhaul of prefab structures that remain in some areas of the country, some which have long outlived their normal life span? Does the Minister foresee a situation where it might be more economical to provide permanent buildings rather than replace defunct and undesirable prefabricated structures?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the availability on an ongoing basis of sufficiently qualified young persons with the skill set requirement sufficient to meet the demands of the modern workplace, academically and technically; the degree to which corrective steps are needed to address deficiencies in this vital area in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Superannuation Schemes (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) is entitled to an increase in their pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22598/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the patronage of various school authorities has been handed over from the religious communities to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22662/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (22 May 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of autistic and other special needs teaching places and that they are available in sufficient numbers to meet the requirements in primary and second level schools in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/18]