Results 53,021-53,040 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a copy of correspondence of 7 October 2015 confirming residency can issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39411/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 318. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39395/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 584. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); when the appeal is likely to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39396/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Carer's Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 585. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports available to assist a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39403/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 605. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if additional time to collate required information in respect of an application for rent allowance by a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39944/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Carer's Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 606. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39969/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 655. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which cultural activities encouraged and supported by her Department continue to become part of the national fabric; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40081/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 656. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to support various community based cultural activities throughout Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40082/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 657. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department, directly or through the aegis of bodies subordinate to her Department, continue to assist community based groups and organisations involved in musical or theatrical productions throughout the country with a view to maximising interest in the arts at local level; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 658. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the arts sector continues to attract support from philanthropists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40084/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 659. 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. [40085/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 660. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to achieve an amicable resolution of issues between Irish Waterways and traditional dwellers and recreational users of the Grand Canal, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40086/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 661. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which excavations are planned or in progress at various historical sites throughout the country with particular reference to the need to maintain the integrity of the sites while maximising the educational and tourism potential; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40087/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 662. 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 in circumstances in which it is necessary sealed to prevent water damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40088/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 663. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which EU grant aid has been sought and remains available or is likely to become available to support various community festivals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40089/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (2 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 664. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which full and final agreement has been reached with traditional turf cutters in respect of special areas of conservation, SACs, and natural heritage areas, NHAs; the number of cases still outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40090/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (3 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he expects an increase in the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40067/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including vehicles, aircraft and sea-going vessels, continue to be upgraded and updated in line with best international practice and in anticipation of Brexit, which is likely to involve greater responsibilities for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (3 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on UN or EU-related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for upgrading of equipment has been noted arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40312/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (3 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40313/18]