Results 62,941-62,960 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications for the State pension (contributory) currently in hand and awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58181/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 287. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of social welfare appeals being determined on a weekly basis; the number of appeals arising each week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58182/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 288. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the level of Covid-19 related payments has tapered off in recent weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58183/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 289. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which satisfactory provision has been made for those retiring at 65 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58184/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Youth Unemployment (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 290. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department have continued to monitor youth unemployment levels; the extent to which such levels have increased or otherwise in recent weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58185/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the number of applications for various social welfare payments has fluctuated over the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58186/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 292. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which she expects to be in a position to address the pensions issue for persons who have gaps in their contribution record for whatever reason, with a view to ensuring the availability of a payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58187/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 310. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to combat crime levels as the festive season approaches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58159/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of promotional positions waiting to be filled within An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58160/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 312. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which the strength of criminal gangs continues to be monitored; if a noticeable change as to the degree of their activity has been seen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58161/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 313. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which juvenile liaison officers have been allocated to each Garda district throughout the country; the ongoing plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58163/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 314. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which investment in rehabilitative training within the prison system continues to be made available to first-time offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58164/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which racism and hate speech or hate mail continue to be targeted as an offence in need of urgent attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58166/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which repeat offenders are being granted bail, including those who are members of organised criminal gangs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58167/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 317. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which recidivism is evident in the context of various levels of offences; the groups most seriously affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58168/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 318. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí available throughout County Kildare and the country in general to respond to any needs of the general public or emergencies arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58169/21]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Where non-members of the committee have tabled an amendment, they can call a vote but cannot participate in it. Is Deputy Farrell calling a vote?