Results 26,261-26,280 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the relevance of details in respect of their medical condition and costs associated therewith as requested in the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the determination of their entitlement to jobseeker's allowance under investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15437/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which assessment of means and entitlement to jobseeker's allowance is affected by any property such as a ten or 15 acre plot; the entitlement to FIS or to jobseeker's or neither in such circumstances, having particular regard to the extent to which farmers have an eligibility for jobseeker's allowance, FIS or an equivalent payment....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the definition of a farm under the social welfare code, with particular reference to eligibility for a means tested social welfare payment for those owning a non-viable portion of land. [15497/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Juvenile Offenders (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 615. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which support services exist to rehabilitate, educate or upskill first-time juvenile offenders with specific reference to the need to ensure that such first-time offenders do not become subject to the influence of recidivists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15239/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 622. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the availability of adequate resources to meet the growing challenges in terms of youth support services, social services, investigative programmes and rapid response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15450/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 623. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she continues to improve the services available for the protection of children in the home, in foster care or in statutory residential care; if sufficient resources continue to be available to meet all likely future requirements, having particular regard to past experience; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 624. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she has available to her adequate placement facilities for children at risk or deemed to be at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15452/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 627. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she has sufficient resources available to her Department to meet the anticipated demands of children at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15455/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Functions (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 625. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which the investigative structures within her department are deemed adequate to meet current and future requirements as evaluated by reference to the time taken to respond to individual cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15453/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 626. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which support services can be made available to children who might be at risk as result of being undocumented non-nationals; the extent to which particular measures are taken to protect such children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15454/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 628. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she has access to the necessary information to address the needs of children of homeless families; if particular referrals or recommendations are received in her Department from the relevant local authorities in circumstances in which there is a risk of children becoming homeless; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 629. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the average time taken to investigate cases of children at risk of the various forms of abuse; the degree to which a systemic response is in place to deal with such issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15457/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 630. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children currently in foster care; the number in protective residential care; the extent of the ongoing demand arising from the need to ensure the welfare and well-being of all such children; the availability of the required personnel and resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15458/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (28 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 631. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she can provide adequate funding for youth services and youth development services countrywide, with particular reference to areas of social and economic deprivation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15459/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 24. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which provision continues to be made for issues arising as a result of Brexit, with particular reference to the need to ensure that Ireland is not disadvantaged as a result of a decision taken elsewhere and over which there is no control; if it is expected that, in view of the magnitude of the negative impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she continues to endeavour to attract foreign direct investment and indigenous investment to the manufacturing and service sectors, with particular reference to the need to ensure that in the wake of Brexit the degree of investment continues to remain sufficient to meet any eventualities; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (23 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the deterioration in the health of a person (details supplied) who has been in prison in Egypt for considerable time; if he will re-engage with the Egyptian authorities with a view to emphasising the seriousness of the situation and the need for early release; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (23 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, in view of the ongoing strife in the Horn of Africa and the likelihood of increased famine and starvation, the EU and UN can mobilise its resources sufficiently to address the issue of starvation and the protection of civilians; if a comprehensive aid programme supported by peacekeeping forces can be organised to address the most...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which her Department continues to make contact with prospective investors inside and outside the European Union with a view to ensuring a strong and vibrant economy after Brexit with particular reference to the need to establish alternative investment and markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14671/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (23 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which her Department continues to encourage and avail of job creation opportunities based on innovation and technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14672/17]