Results 27,941-27,960 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31963/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Data (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 297. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number and value of awards made under the exceptional needs payment scheme to families since the scheme replaced the previous bereavement grant scheme; the way the total expenditure compares with the combined exceptional needs and bereavement schemes in the previous relevant similar period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31508/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 298. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if action will be taken with a view to providing rent support to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31509/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 303. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress in determination of a review concerning eligibility for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31535/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 312. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the financial assistance available to a person (details supplied) who has recently commenced a course and was previously on jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31623/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 313. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when financial assistance will be given in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31625/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an overdue payment will issue to a person (details supplied); if the payment will now issue as a matter or urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31960/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 345. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to interact with the Egyptian authorities in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been detained in Egypt and whose trial has been postponed on numerous occasions; if he expects a breakthrough on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32083/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 346. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are engaged in addressing the humanitarian issues arising from the civil war in Syria; if any change in the methodology for addressing the issues by the EU is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32084/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which previous commitments towards the alleviation of hardship in Haiti in the wake of the earthquake disaster of some years ago have been honoured in full by each EU country; if a better response can be achieved in the aftermath of the recent hurricane there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32085/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 348. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he in conjunction with his EU colleagues can continue to combat the rise of ISIS in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32086/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 349. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether it is time for the European Union to set up a particular structure to address the issue of euroscepticism with particular reference to the urgent need to address the sometimes exaggerated claims which if allowed to go unanswered will undermine and destroy the Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 354. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address issues of euroscepticism within the European Union which if left unchecked will inevitably lead to a diminution of the influence of the Union with consequences for member states particularly the smaller member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32092/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Refugee Resettlement Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the refugee crisis continues to be monitored at EU-UN level with a view to identifying a reliable means of ensuring the safety of the victims of war and strife at all trouble spots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 351. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new trading links can be established globally; the extent to which it is expected that Ireland can benefit from such developments in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32089/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 358. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the various Irish embassies or consulates throughout the EU and worldwide continue to be used as a means of promoting this country and establishing new trade contacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32098/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 352. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s trade with various European countries throughout the European Union continues to grow; the way in which this compares with other countries globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32090/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 353. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European colleagues continue to engage with their colleagues in the UK with a view to addressing any concerns that might exist in the event of a British exit from the European Union; if the full implications for Britain, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union have been fully examined and steps...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 355. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in South Sudan remains under observation by the European Union with a view to making positive impact to protect civilians, establish the observance of human rights principles and or the setting up of safe havens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32093/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which women and girls continue to be targeted by the Boko Haram; the extent to which women and girls taken as hostages are being released; the efforts being made to assist their release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32096/16]