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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European Union colleagues have contemplated the potential effects of Brexit or Grexit, with particular reference to the need for a rediscovery of a vision for the European Union among all existing member states and the European Union's institutions; how it is expected to reconcile the extra powers and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, with particular reference to a medical recommendation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28472/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Application Numbers (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing in relation to a refusal of mortgage support to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28820/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Guardian's Payment Appeals (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 30 June 2015, the reason deductions are being made in respect of an allowed payment being received by the child in question; when full arrears in respect of a guardianship payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Crisis (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that have been taken at EU and member state level throughout the European Union to address any issues arising in the event of a Greek exit from the Union or the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28956/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Applications (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 440. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determining an application for permission to extend a student visa in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28270/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 448. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which her Department is focused on the prevention of human trafficking and the protection of those vulnerable to such activity; the degree to which North-South co-operation exists, and can be developed in this regard, as recently put forward at recent North-South parliamentary discussions; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 481. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determining an application for residency for persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29152/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28469/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 564. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which North-South co-operation can be achieved in the provision of existing or innovative health services, such as deep brain stimulation, as referred to at recent North-South parliamentary discussions; if specialist services of this nature are likely to be the subject of co-operation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 566. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which joint funding might be considered in respect of innovative surgery or procedures on a North-South basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28507/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 565. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the health services North and South are likely to become associated in a complementary fashion in the provision of services at the proposed new children's hospital; the extent to which paediatric services can be shared North and South, as put forward at recent North-South parliamentary discussions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 688. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which pioneering procedures in the context of the treatment of Parkinson's Disease can be facilitated and promoted jointly on a North-South basis having regard to research and practical experience conducted by a person (details supplied); if he will consider the extent to which North-South Co-operation can be developed in this regard; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 734. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European Union colleagues continue to focus on various locations worldwide where basic human rights are being eroded persistently; if action will be taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28942/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 735. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which humanitarian aid continues to be made available in the regions throughout the globe currently most affected by conflict; if adequate steps have been taken to ensure the availability of aid and-or the establishment of safe havens for civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28943/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 736. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address issues of Euroscepticism within the European Union, which if left unchecked will inevitably lead to a diminution of the influence of the European Union, with consequences for Member States, and particularly the smaller Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 737. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the Ukraine continues to feature in discussions at European Union level, with particular reference to the need to maximise efforts for lasting cease-fire and peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28945/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 738. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, through the influence of the European Union and the United Nations, he will encourage the international community to progress towards peaceful co-existence between persons of different traditions and religious practices, with a view to averting confrontations resulting in tragedy or conflict; if it may be found...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 739. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which trade continues to develop with various and new markets established through the efforts of his Department, embassies, and consulates worldwide; the most successful locations in this regard in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28947/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 741. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which new trading partners continue to be identified throughout the globe; the extent to which this continues to improve the position for Irish companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/15]