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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 383. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a weekly payment has been reduced in the case of a person (details supplied). [34570/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Work Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 404. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a back to enterprise allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reopened and re-examined with particular reference to their eligibility and to the fact that their business is now open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 410. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which rent has been paid in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 411. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case will be urgently reviewed with particular reference to the hardship being caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35151/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 459. To ask the Minister for Health the action that can be taken to facilitate a person (details supplied); if the person can access the required services at another hospital in view of the existence of a hospital bug in Tallaght and the urgent need to access surgery at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 682. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if recent increases in fares for commuters in Maynooth and Leixlip can be revised with particular reference to the large numbers of commuters from these towns who are expected to travel to larger centres for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34761/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The adoption tracing and information Bill is promised legislation. When is it scheduled to go through the House in its entirety?

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As I was saying last night, we are, thankfully, in a changed situation from five or six years ago. This is the first occasion on which the Minister has been able to bring forward a social welfare legislation that is in any way beneficial in terms of restoring some of the things that were forgotten or ignored during the downturn. Many have been critical and stated that the measures do not go...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Chairman knows I am famous for my short questions. Unlike my colleague, Deputy Kelly, with whom I get along very well, I do not agree with having very few people at meetings of this nature. Occasionally, one needs a full house in order to get a comprehensive response to the issues that are likely to be raised by an equally large delegation from the committee. I compliment the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I knew the Chairman would be appreciative of that.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Compact Treaty (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland's budgetary arrangements remain compliant with expenditure norms and guidelines applicable throughout the EU; if any particular issues have arisen which might require corrective attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33992/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is satisfied that the first-time buyer grant provisions will not inflate house prices or if an alternative methodology might be required to assist first-time home buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33991/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the current or anticipated residency status and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34252/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the appropriate procedure to be followed to regularise residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34253/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the procedure to be followed to achieve regularisation of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34254/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the procedure to be followed to regularise residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34255/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 25 October 2016, if she will use her discretionary powers to re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) on humanitarian grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34256/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 20 October 2016, if the case of a person (details supplied) will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34257/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will defer a deportation order in the case of persons (details supplied) in view of the fact that a further 15 days have been provided to facilitate further representations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34258/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will defer implementation of a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34259/16]