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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration to Europe: Discussion (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: While I agree with most of the points made by previous speakers, there is a slight difference between the position of certain countries and our position. While the European Union must address its responsibilities in a more serious manner, we should not forget that the EU is a union of states within which there is a certain amount of resentment towards immigrants. It should be borne in mind,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Reviews (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to be in a position to reach agreement with the relevant unions in respect of reform of the junior certificate cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15466/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Shortages (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 30. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department have identified the most sought after skills in the modern workplace, with reference to both indigenous and foreign direct investment; the degree to which it remains possible to meet such requirements now, and in the future; if any particular initiative is needed to address possible issues of skill...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining an application for rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15926/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if respite grant entitlement continues to exist in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15987/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of an application for a permanent residences card pursuant to the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 and 2008 in the case of a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15864/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a letter dated 21 August 2014 which issued from INIS may be resent to a person (details supplied) in County Galway as that person never received the letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15889/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Health if and when required ongoing physiotherapy will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be seen by the relevant consultant at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin 24. [15988/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive further attention at James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in Dublin 15, with particular reference to a thyroid condition. [15989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to be in a position to bring about a reduction in class sizes, with particular reference to locations experiencing an increase in population; if the School Building Programme needs to be augmented in order to facilitate progress in this area; if she is conscious of the need for particular efforts in this regard...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Reviews (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which discussions are ongoing with the relevant unions with a view to achieving an amicable settlement in respect of reform of the junior certificate cycle and-or any other outstanding issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15962/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which class sizes and pupil-teacher ratios in the classroom have fluctuated in the past six years; the extent to which it is expected to progressively improve the ratio; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15963/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she remains satisfied regarding the availability of adequate special needs classes at primary and secondary level, the regions and areas most likely to require extra facilities in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15964/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the availability of resource or special needs teachers at primary and secondary level; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to provide extra facilities in areas most in need in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15965/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she proposes to replace, extend or upgrade primary and second level accommodation in various areas, indicating a particular deficiency in this regard; if she expects to be in a position to augment her Department’s proposals for remediation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15966/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which her already published school building programme merits further enhancement, arising from demographic changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15967/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of primary and secondary level school places, in the towns and villages throughout County Kildare; if she foresees further action by way of augmentation, in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15969/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which facilities need to be upgraded and-or replaced in smaller or rural primary schools throughout County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15975/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments Data (22 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of section 29 appeals arising from school enrolment issues noted at primary and secondary level throughout County Kildare; the number of those granted, refused or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15974/15]