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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the targets set by his Department continue to be met throughout the public sector in anticipation of restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20038/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the objectives set out in the the Public Service (Croke Park) Agreement 2010 to 2014 and the Public Service Stability (Haddington Road) Agreement 2013 to 2016 continue to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20039/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which changes in procurement have benefitted the economy during the downturn; if any further reform appropriate to the recovery is warranted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20040/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (6 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects recruitment throughout the public sector to take place in the course of the current year with particular reference to areas currently experiencing pressure as a result of the embargo on public sector recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20042/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister can come in again.

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, will respond.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As Deputy Coppinger is not present, Question No. 26 will be replied to with Written Answers.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The criminal legal aid Bill is promised legislation. May I ask the Taoiseach whether the heads have been cleared and when it is scheduled to come before the House? Similarly, the bail Bill is also promised legislation. Has that been cleared to come before the House and, if so, when is it likely to come before us? The knowledge development box also comes under promised legislation and has...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent, if any, to which he might, along with his European Union colleagues and arising from Brexit, identify if political groups within individual member states in the European Union appear to be determined to undermine the Union itself and bring about a chaotic situation which can only lead to social and economic instability and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European Union and United Nations colleagues continue to address the threat of international terrorism as evident in the massacres in France, Belgium and Turkey; if any particular initiatives are likely with a view to protecting peaceful citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19414/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which a number of incidents in Celbridge, County Kildare, have been identified and pursued with a view to prevention of any further activity, identification of the perpetrators and any further action required to prevent repetition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19142/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Temporary Travel Documentation (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will issue a temporary travel document on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19184/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19643/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 312. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19644/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European Union colleagues have attempted to examine the consequences of an erosion of the founding principles of the European Union; if he can use his influence on the European Council with a view to a restoration of a vision for the European Union in line with that set out by the founding fathers; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 357. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which to which he and his European Union colleagues recognise the need to reaffirm a commitment to the European Union ideal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19764/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 360. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if 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 European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19767/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 361. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the concept of each member state within the Union expecting to increasingly impose its national agenda on the European Union's institutions can be addressed; if any steps are being taken to identify and re-affirm an agenda that applies to all in an inclusive and supportive format; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Guiding Principles (5 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 358. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, through the European Union or directly in the context of wider global consultations, can influence a review of the strength, the role and respect for the United Nations with particular reference to the need to meet ongoing challenges caused by war, strife and genocide and the need to establish safe havens for...