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Topical Issue Debate: Swimming Pool Projects (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing Deputy Catherine Murphy and me to raise the issue of the sudden closure of the swimming pool on the campus of National University of Ireland Maynooth, which is used by both college staff and students and the wider community. I understand the decision to close the facility was made in March and conveyed to staff at that time, but only became...

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she continues to examine the activities of organised criminal gangs, with particular reference to their membership and potential growth; the action taken, or proposed, to deter the growth of such gangs, with particular reference to discouraging young persons from becoming involved; if a particular strategy is to be employed...

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the ongoing activities of organised criminal gangs and their ability to attract new membership and also the extent to which existing procedures are in place to combat them effectively.

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her reply. Are there any specific measures that might be employed to deter the enhancement of membership of criminal gangs, which young people find attractive? What measures are most effective in meeting that particular challenge? Is it education, further education or severe action against criminal gangs that is required? What is most likely to be effective?

Other Questions: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the fact that in particular areas it is virtually a badge of honour to be a member of a criminal gang in terms of the status and power of authority it provides, has consideration been given to proscription? Why should it be an honour to be a member of a criminal gang and what action can be taken to combat that?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reported and recorded incidents of life-threatening intentions against member of An Garda Síochána or members of the general public in each of the past six years to date; the action taken, or proposed action, to deal with this menace, which represents a serious challenge to the authority of An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made in respect of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has submitted the requested documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if payment of a disability allowance and arrears owed will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27184/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payment of a disability allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27206/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to a jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if that person's entitlement to a Foras Áiseanna Saothair – the Irish National Training and Employment Authority training scheme will be restored, on foot of the person's social welfare status; if the person concerned is eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining rent support for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who sent in confirmation of his housing need in mid-June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27414/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining an appeal in respect of an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if an oral hearing will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27459/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27174/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 239. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determining an application for change of status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27205/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 241. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27212/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review an application for stamp 4 on the basis of a de facto relationship with an Irish national in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, given that the person has been in the relationship since September 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27249/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determining an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27266/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for permission to remain subject to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27271/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the correct residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27474/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (7 Jul 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which organised crime levels remain to be monitored with a view to specifically targeting members of organised criminal gangs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27608/15]