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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. To what extent will the Minister and his Department steer the various communities in a particular direction with a view to achieving results in the shortest possible timeframe? I refer in particular to those communities that suffered during the downturn through emigration, housing shortages and a lack of modern infrastructure. Does the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied with the speed of the uptake of these programmes and schemes or does he believe the communities involved may need some further impetus, inspiration or guidance in this regard? As well as taking advice from those on the ground and acting on it, is the Department doing anything else? We are talking here about different types of communities. Some are self starters...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: The Central Bank (consolidation) Bill is promised legislation. Might it be possible to introduce in the Bill provisions to address not only the matter raised by Deputy Pearse Doherty but also a number of other vulture funds operating with consequences for our constituents nationally.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the basis on which it is deemed that his Department has a right to continue recovery of a compensation award by the courts some 30 years ago by way of continued 40% reduction in a disability pension from the Defence Forces in the case of a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the person's alleged liability to his Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for renewal of permission to remain in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51694/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider the regularisation of residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51712/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 501. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for meeting the requirements of urban and rural populations by way of direct assistance or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52145/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 502. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he plans to assist community efforts in the provision of enhancement facilities to improve the quality of life of urban and rural dwellers in order to ensure that such locations remain attractive as a place to live to persons of all age groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52146/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 503. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the schemes available by which community-based voluntary groups can avail of quality of life enhancement assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52147/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 510. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the main headings under which he will be in a position to offer financial assistance to voluntary groups throughout County Kildare and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52154/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policy Functions (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 504. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he continues to interact with urban and rural communities with a view to identifying ways in which positive interaction can take place with particular reference to urban and rural isolation and its effect on communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52148/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Surveys (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 505. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he has undertaken appropriate studies with particular reference to isolated rural areas with a view to a determination as to the best way in which the issues facing such areas now might be best met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52149/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 506. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which all charities come within the remit of the Charities Regulator, which is protecting the integrity of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52150/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 507. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which LEADER programme grant aid continues to be made available to local communities directly or through the aegis of the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52151/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Service Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 508. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which he can address issues of local connectivity in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52152/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 509. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he will be in a position to offer development assistance to the various Tidy Towns committees in County Kildare which have in the past participated in their respective competitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52153/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 514. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51521/18]

International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Thursday, 13 December 2018.

International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: That is fine but there is no provision for such cross-debate in the House now. Unfortunately, we are running out of time.

International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.