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Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union, the United Nations, and the international community in general, have effectively responded to the disaster in Nepal; the extent to which the European authorities have engaged with the authorities in Nepal, in the context of the co-ordination of the delivery of aid, and meeting the requirements of the...

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of the question is to ascertain the extent to which the international community has satisfactorily and successfully responded to the disaster in Nepal and whether co-operation and co-ordination between various bodies, including the United Nations and European Union, have been adequate.

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Is the international community satisfied that the deployment of aid has been sufficiently rapid and has reached those for whom it was intended, having regard to the urgent need to respond quickly?

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister again for his comprehensive rely. To what extent has an evaluation been done of logistics on the ground, with particular reference to the deployment of aid? For example, has transport become a problem and to what extent has the international community been able to replace conventional transport systems with other modes of transport such as helicopters?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Appeals (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will accept a late appeal against the decision to refuse 'mortgage support in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare, whose support was withdrawn, if an oral hearing will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19202/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress in determining an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19205/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Guardian's Payment Applications (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedure to be followed in order to obtain a guardianship payment in respect of a person already in receipt of child benefit in respect of a child the person cares for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an interim payment and-or jobseeker's allowance is available in the case of a person (details supplied), when that person reaches 65 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19423/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Work Family Dividend Scheme (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment under the back to work family dividend scheme will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19440/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent supplement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [19597/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19623/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which a unified approach is likely to be adopted by the European Union in response to the refugee crisis arising from the various conflicts in Syria and North Africa; if the burden is likely to be shared equally by all European Union member states or through the setting up of safe havens in the homelands of the refugees; the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19616/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 302. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19286/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 385. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment may be urgently facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (19 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 540. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans and the progress to date to facilitate a cycle route between Leixlip, County Kildare and Mullingar, County Westmeath, inclusive of Maynooth, County Kildare, with particular reference to the obvious benefits to the local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19693/15]

Implementation of National Dementia Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (14 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for her work in the provision of mental health support and identifying strategic expenditure in an area that was neglected for a very long time. She should also be complimented on her personal commitment to dealing with the issue and her very detailed knowledge of the...

Order of Business (14 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Communications has not gone to Tipperary yet. The higher education Bill proposes to modernise the legislative framework underpinning the governance and functioning of the Higher Education Authority and governance structures of the universities. When is it expected the Bill will come before the House? Have the heads of the Bill been cleared? Will it be in the current year? Has the...

Order of Business (14 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Try harder.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)

Bernard Durkan: There was no harm in that.