Results 52,381-52,400 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Health if medication required while abroad can be covered by the medical card scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27343/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which his Department encourages the creation of historical or heritage journeys in respect of various heritage sites throughout the country in a way similar to the development of the Wild Atlantic Way and other similar initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27352/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which his Department has evaluated the economic potential of various local, historical and heritage sites throughout the country with a view to their further utilisation for tourism purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27350/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if supplementary welfare payment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27300/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason correspondence of 8 June 2018 was issued to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact they were out of Ireland for two weeks from 30 May to 15 June 2018; if full payment will be restored forthwith to avoid hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27342/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will qualify for a carer’s allowance in respect of their spouse in the event of reducing their work outside the home to 15 hours per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27345/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an increase in rent support can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27347/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27348/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27349/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which her Department has evaluated the economic potential of various local, historical and heritage sites throughout the country with a view to their further utilisation for educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27350/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department continues to liaise with the Office of Public Works to ensure that heritage sites and buildings continue to be protected and if necessary sealed to prevent water damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27351/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to encourage internationally the use of Ireland as a film location with obvious beneficial economic implications and particular difficulties encountered in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27353/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 280. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the sector continues to attract support from philanthropists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27354/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 281. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she can assist various local musical and dramatic societies in respect of annual productions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27355/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to be in a position to enhance the promotion and development of an awareness of the arts and culture with a view to maximising economic benefit in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27356/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 283. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her support for the arts sector continues to result in continued activity and employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27357/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 284. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she remains satisfied that all issues of concern to traditional turf cutters throughout the country in respect the various bogs affected have been amicably resolved to the satisfaction of all parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27358/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (21 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 285. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she continues to liaise with local voluntary groups throughout County Kildare and countrywide in respect of various grant aid available for local productions involved in the promotion of the arts through community effort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27359/18]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained or increased, or both; the degree to which gender balance continues to be observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27710/18]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the extent to which the strength of all ranks of the Defence Forces is being maintained, notwithstanding resignations or retirements. Are sufficient procedures in place to ensure this prevails?