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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Applications (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants for the State pension (non-contributory) who have failed to qualify on the basis of means in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40586/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she continues to focus on youth unemployment, with particular reference to the need to ensure adequate training and up-skilling to facilitate access to the workforce; if she has identified any particular issues as having a serious impact on the creation of employment opportunities for young persons, or...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she continues to monitor the time taken to process applications for various social protection payments; if she has identified any particular issues in this context; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40588/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she will improve the waiting times of appeals against decisions regarding social protection payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40589/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of a basis supplementary social protection payment; the extent to which the numbers dependent on such payments have fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40590/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons whose application for dental benefit have been approved in each of the past five years to 2015 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40591/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons whose application for ophthalmic benefit have been approved in each of the past five years to 2015 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40592/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she continues to focus on persons who are long-term unemployed, with a view to identifying the extent to which an ongoing reduction in numbers may be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40593/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she continues to be in the position to avail of European Union support to alleviate youth unemployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40594/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Defence his views, that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been unduly disadvantaged by virtue of section 13(2) of the Army Pension Act 1923, given that the reduction in the person's disability pension now exceeds the amount of compensation awarded as a result of civil proceedings; that section 13(2) of the Army Pension Act 1923 denotes that a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 415. To ask the Minister for Health if and when home help will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40425/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 476. To ask the Minister for Health if and when early intervention support will be available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40706/15]

Freedom of Movement (Common Travel Area) (Travel Documentation) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Is it agreed that the Bill be read a Second Time? It is not agreed-----

Freedom of Movement (Common Travel Area) (Travel Documentation) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy does not wish to press it to a vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his presentation today and offer congratulations on his elevation to the position of vice president of the EPP. As we have often said, we live in changing times. On the refugee crisis, I welcome the recognition of Turkey and its pivotal position, a view I have always held. We have discussed the matter here at numerous meetings. Turkey is the single most...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The civil liability (amendment) Bill is promised legislation. Will the Tánaiste indicate when it will come before the House? I understand the heads of the mediation Bill, which has been promised for some time, have been cleared. Is it likely that the Bill will come before the House in this session or the next session? On the National Archives Bill, some of the performances in the...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Disgraceful.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is on the edge now.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: She is stepping over the line now.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Take responsibility.