Results 21,141-21,160 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Reviews (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if, in the course of a review of entitlement to a social welfare payment, provision is made for a basic payment until the outcome is determined in view of the fact that in the past some applicants have become homeless due to failure to meet their rent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39115/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if and when a basic social welfare payment will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); if the matter can be corrected in view of the fact that they have two dependent children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39116/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Deserted Wife's Benefit Data (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of deserted wife's benefit payments that have been discontinued for any reason in the course of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39117/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension Data (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of widow's pension payments that have been discontinued for any reason in the course of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39118/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the time taken to determine appeals can be improved; the reason for the long delays at present; if adequate staff remain available to meet the demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39119/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Data (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of exceptional needs payments made to persons or families in other than bereavement circumstances in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39120/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Data (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average length of time taken to determine entitlement to a disability allowance; the extent to which this has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39121/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Data (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average length of time taken to determine entitlement to an invalidity pension; the extent to which this has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39122/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (26 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if all issues that arose in respect of the payment of illness benefit payment to recipients in recent months have now been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39123/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he has identified specific issues in rural and community life with a view to putting in place particular measures to address these issues with the objective of improving prospects for all involved in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38592/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the evolution of rural and community development with particular reference to those areas of responsibility under his aegis; the extent to which he has identified key issues most likely to contribute to an enhancement to community and rural life here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38591/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Minister the extent to which he has a vision in respect of the input he sees as being crucial to enhancing rural Ireland in its various forms throughout the country and with particular reference to community and local groups, as well as to the environment.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. To what extent has the Minister received a response from local rural communities across the country and have all areas responded in a way he expected and with sufficient enthusiasm to ensure the procedures he has put in place and the measures he is taking are going to have the maximum beneficial impact throughout the areas?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister in a position to identify specific issues such as infrastructural deficits throughout the regions, such as roads and communications, which might impede investment in major industries? 5 o’clock To what extent will the Minister be able to link in with other Ministers who are in the business of ensuring an even spread of industrial investment throughout the country?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a higher education grant will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38339/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when a join spouse visa will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); when documentation such as proof of Irish citizenship, original and translated marriage certificate and copies of state marriage certificate are likely to be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38350/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the services provided for a person (details supplied) have been terminated without advanced notice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38307/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card review form will issue in the post to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38368/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 298. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); if all documentation has been received and processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38467/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Consultations (25 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 454. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which he hopes to engage with various rural community groups with a view to identifying their perspectives on the issues with which his Department may be able to assist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38871/18]