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Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should resume his seat. He is eroding his colleague's time.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy MacSharry should resume his seat. I call Deputy Martin Kenny.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy MacSharry should resume his seat. I call Deputy Kenny.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the timescale for the processing through the House of the bail review legislation. Will it happen during the course of this session? Is it likely to be passed and become law by the end of the session?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply, transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, with particular reference to their ability to respond in any emergency situation or natural disaster requiring heavy lifting equipment, air ambulance services and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained in line with previous indications and commitments; the degree to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be trained and equipped in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 994. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the most modern training methods remains available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27448/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of the Garda Síochána in County Kildare as of 31 December in each year from 2005 to 2015 and to date in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27177/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27190/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27194/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27195/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, notwithstanding the recent decision to award stamp 1 and stamp 3 for six months, respectively, in the case of persons (details supplied), stamp 4 can be awarded in both instances with particular reference to obtaining secure employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27209/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in a naturalisation case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27280/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which arrests have been made and charges preferred against the perpetrators given the seriousness and life threatening nature of the situation arising from recent disturbances in residential areas in north Kildare; the extent to which Garda strength in the area is a factor with particular reference to the response to the public;...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Rate (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department can monitor the situation affecting those with mortgage arrears with particular reference to the need to ensure that family homes are protected to the greatest extent possible and that borrowers who continue to make payments within their capacity are facilitated into the future; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 309. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which it is proposed to restore the school transport services previously available to the children in the Johnstownbridge and Kilshanroe areas of north Kildare in view of the extreme hardship caused to children and their parents and keeping in mind that no action was to be taken until after a review of the school transport system;...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 353. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the extent to which a study has been done to identify and address the ongoing delays affecting the development of the town centre at Naas, County Kildare which has been stalled for almost ten years; if urgent action can be taken to address the issue which is seriously affecting the morale of the business community...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 354. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the extent to which the development at The Waterways, Sallins, has been freed of any encumbrances with a view to becoming fully functional in both the commercial and residential; if adequate progress has been achieved in this regard; when it is likely aspects affecting the title to residential property thereat is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Flood Risk Management (27 Sep 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the extent to which provisions have been made and plans put in place to combat flooding that might occur during the winter season at various locations previously affected by winter flooding; if it is expected a rapid response can be achieved in the event of recurrences; and if he will make a statement on the...