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Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: A Cheann Comhairle, I thank the Tánaiste-----

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I know, but this is an important issue for the people concerned. I thank the Tánaiste for her reply, but the senior Minister is the person with responsibility. Would it be possible to defer the decision at least until adequate consideration has been given by the responsible person?

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I recall discussing this Bill in its most recent guise several years ago and another even prior to that. Like the rivers, the harbours go on forever. Given the contribution of my colleague, Deputy Naughten, our maritime nation should recognise the importance of harbours and their development and the important role that such developments or a lack thereof can play in the commercial life of...

Higher Education Grants. (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: This case refers to a young person who was not born in this country but came here, accompanied by his mother, 11 or 12 years ago. He subsequently attended primary and second level school and has completed his second level education. He applied for a higher education grant to participate in a third level course. Everything was in order until he applied to renew his stamp 4 to have it...

Higher Education Grants. (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It was not recently.

Higher Education Grants. (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is open to the Minister to ensure the rules are applied and observed. That is not the answer.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils at primary and second level accommodated in temporary overcrowded or prefabricated accommodation at present; the degree to which this number is expected to change in 2009 or future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19271/09]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which the pupil-teacher ratio in the classroom will be affected by the budgetary cuts as proposed by his Department in 2009 and in subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19270/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Finance if a refund of income tax is due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19533/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her proposals to meet the speech and language requirements in all schools here in 2009 without exception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19506/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19543/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19544/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19545/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card application will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19546/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19547/09]

Written Answers — Young Offenders: Young Offenders (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he, directly or in conjunction with other Departments, examined the need for the provision of accommodation for young offenders with a view to breaking the sequence of crime in which they have become involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19504/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19520/09]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to residency and family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19521/09]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a review can or will be undertaken in the case of an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19522/09]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19523/09]