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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Western Balkans Issues (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 502. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the various countries in the western Balkans continue to meet the acquis communautaire; the extent to which various objectives continue to be reached in respect of European Union membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45682/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 503. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community can bring about a positive influence in the situation in Iraq with particular reference to the urgent need for the restoration of democracy throughout the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45683/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 504. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that continues to be taken throughout the European Union to address the issues of euro-scepticism with particular reference to the growth of nationalist sentiments which if allowed to continue can have a detrimental effect on the future of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45684/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 506. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the Ukraine remains on the agenda at European Union Council meetings; the extent to which positive indications continue to be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45686/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 507. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to monitor and support the democratic structures emerging in Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45687/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 508. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which humanitarian aid continues to be made available to those for whom it was intended throughout the continent of Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45688/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 509. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, directly and through the aegis of the European Union and the United Nations, continues to monitor the development of the aid-for-trade policy pursued by some countries in respect of the various deserving countries throughout Africa. [45689/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (17 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 510. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the various Irish embassies and consulates abroad continue to promote and encourage new markets for Irish products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45690/15]

Pre-European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Deputies Mick Wallace, Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy are sharing time.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the agreement. I do not want to go over the same ground as other members. This is a new development in so far as Ireland is concerned. While we are right to be part and parcel of it, we are dealing with a country with a large population and with considerable potential in the future. I would echo Deputy Smith's view on the share of that trade that Ireland can garner for itself...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I wanted clarification on the aid for trade issue. To what extent does the Minister of State observe how other countries offering aid and trade balance both, or are they balancing them? Alternatively, is it aid without trade unconditionally, or vice versa?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The point I was trying to emphasise there, although I probably did not do it very well, was not a concern about our aid and trade policy. I was concerned about other players in the field. For instance, China has been known to practise that kind of policy in Africa. I have no doubt it is practising it in Vietnam to an extent as well. The danger is that countries which, rightly, do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will encourage further future growth and development in the tourism sector, particularly to ensure the maximum utilisation of its employment potential; if he will utilise air and sea travel in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44988/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise projects listed in the capital programme which he recently announced, with particular reference to road and rail projects and the need to identify the most pressing and urgent cases to alleviate traffic congestion and safety issues on the various road and rail routes involved; when the projects will go to tender;...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if and when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has not received payment for two weeks; what is the appropriate payment to this person, who was previously a casual worker but has not worked in a number of months and has an application for the back to work enterprise allowance pending; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the availability of working capital throughout the hotel and catering sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45643/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the required documentation has been received by the visa office for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who submitted all the required documentation a number of weeks ago and paid the requisite fee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45528/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 427 of 6 October 2015 and Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 7 July 2015, when the information will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45650/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Health if he will include Fibromyalgia in the long-term illness scheme and provide increased supports to persons suffering from fibromyalgia, a condition now recognised by the World Health Organisation as a distinct disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45545/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Funding (16 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the proposals as set out in the capital programme, with reference to the M7 and M9 Naas and Newbridge bypass, Sallins bypass, Osberstown Interchange, Monread Road roundabout, are prioritised; the anticipated schedule for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45630/15]