Results 66,501-66,520 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 846. To ask the Minister for Health if any emergency fund exists to assist with gaps in fair deal funding with particular reference to the case of a person (details supplied), who has no family and no assets and no means with which to clear her debt to the facility which now cares for her, who still has a debt outstanding after many months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51995/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 853. To ask the Minister for Health if the appropriate level of care at the highest possible level can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) whose case is considered a high priority; if all appropriate avenues can be pursued to ensure that the required level of care is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52046/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: United Nations (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which the United Nations modus operandi appears to be in need of reform, with particular reference to a more dramatic and rapid response to emerging threatening situations globally, arising from his recent visit to the United Nations. [49948/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ukraine War (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which discussions took place at the recent intergovernmental conference in Prague in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [51635/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person’s mother’s birth certificate submitted as part of an application for an Irish passport can be returned in the case of a person (details supplied) who urgently requires the documentation to be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52193/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Pension Provisions (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of relevant increments for retirees in recent years, who was employed in his Department for over 30 years and who feels that their pension entitlements have not been accurately calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52259/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for fuel allowance based on his entitlement to a State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52379/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Health when urgent cranioplasty surgery will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) who needs to move to the National Rehabilitation Centre in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52225/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Health if a follow-up appointment is pending or forthcoming for a person (details supplied) who was supposed to be recalled within two weeks, following their appointment on 3 May 2022, for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52234/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (19 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Health if an orthopaedic bed can be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52247/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I emphasise the need to address the ever-growing problem, which has been referred to, of petty crime and the terrorism of some groups of mischief makers, for want of a better description, who are terrorising their neighbours in housing estates all over the country at an increasing pace.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sentencing Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I am cautious about how to word this supplementary question but it will be carefully worded.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sentencing Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: It is relevant. In the fight against crime and injustice, I ask that an investigation be carried out into whether moneys from the justice Vote might be being used by others in instances in the family law courts in a way that could be counter to the principles of natural justice and due process.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sentencing Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I know what the guy said.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sentencing Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: That is relevant to the justice Vote.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sentencing Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister might reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the ongoing battle against organised crime is set to continue, with particular reference to the need to remove the crime barons from society in Ireland and throughout Europe or elsewhere; if An Garda Síochána continues to have access to adequate resources to meet this challenge; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the various hospital building/extension/replacement programmes in County Kildare and throughout the country with particular reference to the replacement of obsolete buildings, old-fashioned practices or facilities and the provision of a modern health service to meet the public demand of an increased population; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which plans are in hand to improve the delivery of the health services and to use the experience of combatting Covid-19 to overhaul waiting lists, staff shortages, the use of theatres and associated issues with contribute to the delay in the delivery of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52353/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the bus service from Naas via Sallins and Maynooth to Blanchardstown can be augmented given that the bus is heavily overcrowded forcing passengers at peak times to stand for the whole journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52649/22]