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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 211. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the use of light motorcycles or mopeds has been considered for policing purposes in urban areas, as in other jurisdictions globally, whereby the ability of police to be visible and mobile simultaneously has been maximised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35731/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Recidivism Rate (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 212. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which particular efforts continue to be made to address the issue of recidivism, having particular regard to the extent to which some criminal gang members remain at large having clocked up scores of offences in some cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35732/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 213. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which legal aid for those accused of crimes continues to be reviewed, with a view to ensuring the system remains cost effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35733/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has or will be given to the proscribing of membership of criminal gangs with a reputation for violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35735/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners availing of educational or rehabilitative training; the extent to which the needs of these applicants continues to be met; the number on such programmes who are first-time offenders or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35736/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which first-time offenders continue to be segregated from the hardened criminal fraternity while in prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35737/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Recidivism Rate (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which any pattern has been observed in the rate of repeat offences by first-time offenders, as compared with those who have already committed to a life of crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35738/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Data (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons listed as missing; the extent to which their cases are the subject of ongoing investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35739/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the optimum number of Garda Síochána stations remains under review; whether the need for any change has been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (13 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review eligibility for a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/15]

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The mediation Bill is scheduled for 2016. If the heads have been cleared and it is ready to roll, is it likely to be accommodated in the first session in 2016? The bail Bill is an issue I have raised on a number of occasions in the past. I understand the heads are at an advanced stage, if they are not already concluded. Is it intended to ensure it comes before the House in the first part...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That was when Fianna Fáil was destroying the country.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which future deployments of Irish peacekeepers at various locations overseas will be deployed in such numbers, and with the necessary supports to ensure their sustainability in the event of unforeseen circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34519/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply, and transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy 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 sea and air...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be authorised for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35100/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if rent support will be increased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose rent has been increased from €850 to €950 per month ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35104/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if and when an increase in rent support will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35105/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if partial rent support will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the case will be urgently reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35106/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Maintenance Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare who are on the local authority housing waiting list, but who have been informed of the need to provide increased maintenance for their child; if it is recognised that this couple are potentially homeless; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for the cessation of a jobseeker's allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35112/15]