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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when child benefit will be restored and arrears issued in respect of the dependant in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45468/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when arrears in respect of one parent family payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45469/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which all or any aspects of the transatlantic trade and investment partnership agreement have been discussed at EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings; if any emphasis has been placed on the need for trading partners to uphold the highest standards in respect of human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of gardaí deployed to each station throughout County Kildare on an annual basis from 2004 to date in 2014; the extent to which it is expected to augment the numbers in line with requirements at present; if she has received requests from the Garda authorities for an increase in Garda strength in the areas referred to; if...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress to date in the international community’s efforts to bring about the release of girls abducted by Boko Haram; if contact continues to be made with the Nigerian authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45518/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his colleagues at EU and UN level continue to put pressure on the relevant authorities to bring about the release of the school girls abducted in Nigeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45521/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects the recent announcement by President Obama to affect the undocumented Irish in the US; if all the undocumented are likely to benefit from the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45520/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in the Ukraine remains to the fore in discussions at EU or UN level; if a facility exists for ongoing dialogue between the Russian and Ukrainian authorities on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45522/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which international aid commitments entered into following national disasters at various locations throughout the world over the past number of years have been honoured, with particular reference to the Philippines, Haiti and Thailand; if any further commitments have been made by way of follow-up in such cases; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ongoing progress on EU enlargement; the extent to which the various applicant countries are progressing in their applications; if any specific issues or obstacles have arisen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45524/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the European Union continues to support and monitor peaceful coexistence in the western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45525/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to make efforts to contain the outbreak of Ebola throughout the African continent; if any new outbreaks have been detected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45526/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community has succeeded in preventing the use of child soldiers in various conflict worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 113. 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. [45528/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which in the course of the ongoing foreign policy review is intended to have special regard for new trade opportunities; and if consular or other diplomatic appointments are likely to remain a feature of the need for establishment of new markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the network of Irish embassies abroad has developed its capacity in promoting increased trade between Ireland and the various countries with which we have diplomatic representation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45532/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to apply pressure in Syria and other locations in the Middle East with particular reference to the need to cater for refugees and hostages and where possible bring about a halt in hostilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45529/14]

Finance Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order because it involves a potential charge on the people.

Finance Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 7 o’clock Amendment No. 3 arises out of Committee Stage proceedings.

Finance Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It is not provided for, but if the Minister wishes to make a brief reply, I will allow him to do so as I allowed a certain latitude to the Deputies opposite.