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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: My question seeks to ascertain the extent to which the Minister remains satisfied that she has adequate resources at her disposal to carry out the work and the tasks entrusted to her, including all the referrals, the first instant responses, the placements and the follow ups.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her reply. To what extent does the Minister continue to be satisfied regarding the response rate and the time from the first notice of a child, children or a family at risk? Does the Minister remain satisfied that she has achieved an adequate response rate, that the follow up for placements is quick enough to ensure the protection of children and that it is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied that adequate steps can be taken in the current year to address the issues that have concerned her in the past and that continue to concern people who have an obvious interest in the welfare of children?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Provision (7 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the availability of childcare facilities in view of the increasing necessity for both parents to be at work and to meet the requirements of one parent families; the ongoing work being undertaken to improve provisions in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45722/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he continues to address the stigmatisation of rural or urban communities in view of the fact that such communities are in decline (details supplied); his plans to address the emerging image of rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45951/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which he expects to address the issues of concern in both urban and rural areas which fall under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46434/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if, in the context of the allocation of funding throughout 2019, he expects to further improve conditions in both urban and rural settings throughout the country with particular reference to concerns expressed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46435/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the development of services within his portfolio in the coming years with particular reference to the need to develop and modernise services affecting rural Ireland and the Border regions; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to interact with and provide funding for voluntary community groups while at the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance when the details of the appropriate tax free credit and or allowances will be furnished in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46423/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 11 October 2018, the basis on which a person (details supplied) has been assessed in respect of their higher education grant within income derived from their parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46419/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46424/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current or potential residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46408/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Divorce Process (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to change the legislation in recognition of foreign divorce here having particular regard to the difficulties created in subsequent marriages in circumstances in which the remaining partner cannot qualify for widow and or widower’s pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46410/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a decision to deport in the case of persons (details supplied) will be reviewed; if their case will be re-examined with a view to awarding leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46411/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when stamp 4 will issue in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46414/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which consideration can be given to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46415/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46416/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if all required information has been submitted to the relevant section of his Department by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46422/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an order to deport in the case of a person (details supplied) will be set aside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46426/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which support services can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46427/18]