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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to the law on blasphemy; the extent to which it is expected or intended to review and-or repeal it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6562/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if upgrade of residency status will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6565/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a family re-unification application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6568/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if family re-unification application will be submitted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow, who is an Irish citizen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6569/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6580/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the decision to deport will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6581/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6584/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if family reunification in respect of their brother will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6585/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6586/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a further application for naturalisation will be accepted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has discharged any and all fines imposed, arising from road traffic offences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6591/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Health if basic home help hours will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6563/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Health if it will be possible to facilitate an early hospital appointment and attention in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6564/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the most sought after skills in the modern workplace; the degree to which such skills requirements are being met; the degree to which it is expected to address any skill shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6554/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Grants (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which the higher education grant entitlement of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been reduced for 2015, in view of the fact that that person's circumstances are no different to previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6592/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Grants (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which the higher education grant entitlement of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been reduced for the current year, in view of the fact that that person's circumstances are no different to previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6593/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Grants (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which the higher education grant entitlement of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been reduced for the current year, in view of the fact that that person's circumstances are no different to previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6594/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Committee (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We received apologies from Deputies Breen, Maureen O'Sullivan and Quinn and also from Senators Michael Mullins and Norris. Are the draft minutes of the meeting of 4 February, which have been circulated, agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome H.E. Dr. Gints Apals, ambassador of Latvia to Ireland. Both he and Ms Vija Busa are welcome. We look forward to his address to the committee. Members will recognise the ambassador, as he is a regular observer at these committee meetings. Today, he is in formal session for the first time with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade. Today's meeting will concentrate on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The ambassador has a wide area to cover in his response. I refer to questions concerning the future shape of Europe; the future relationship between Europe and neighbouring countries; the situation in Ukraine; and the possible impact of a smaller or larger European Union. Other questions concern security and defence matters and the efficacy of the European Union, the United Nations and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mitchell has a question.