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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 359. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of determination of appeal for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21059/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 360. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in respect of recent oral hearing concerning eligibility for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21061/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 389. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21344/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 390. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that the necessary resources are made available to ensure quick and efficient administration of counter services with particular reference to north Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21345/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in respect of an application for a visa to visit here in the case of a person in County Dublin (details supplied) who made their application one month ago and who lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21078/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 576. To ask the Minister for Health on what precise medical grounds, it was decided that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare did not qualify for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20880/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Legislative Measures (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 702. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which he anticipates the requirement in respect of prevention of child abuse to be dealt with in the context of the Children First Bill 2014, with particular reference to reportage and follow up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21571/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Legislative Programme (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 703. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which he expects youth support services to improve in the wake of his various legislative initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21572/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse Prevention (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 704. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which his Department has adequate resources to deal with issues of child neglect or child abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse Prevention (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 705. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of resources available to his Department to deal with issues of physical and mental well-being of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21574/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 706. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which various categories of children at risk continue to be identified and monitored by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21575/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Bullying of Children (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 707. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which an early alert and follow-up system is available to his Department to address issues of children deemed to be at risk arising from neglect and bullying, including Internet bullying in respect of children not attending school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21576/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse Reports (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 708. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of incidents of child abuse reported to his Department in each of the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Consultations (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 709. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which various voluntary groups, bodies and organisations dealing with the rights and well-being of children remain in contact with his Department and vice versa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21578/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Detention Centres Provision (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 710. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which facilities of a corrective and rehabilitative nature are available to those involved in juvenile crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21579/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Poverty Impact Assessment (13 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 711. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which the issue of youth poverty affecting the health and well-being of children and youth has been brought to the attention of his Department; the extent to which he expects to meet the demand arising in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21580/14]

Open Adoption Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to have an opportunity speak to the Bill and congratulate Deputy Anne Ferris on introducing it. There is nothing like the experience of direct involvement to be in a position to promote legislation in the way she is doing. Deputy Ferris is to be congratulated on that. It reminds us all of the necessity to listen to what others have to say and put oneself in their shoes if we...

Other Questions: Food Labelling (8 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of traceability provisions throughout the food sector with particular reference to the authenticity of labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20335/14]

Other Questions: Food Labelling (8 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: My question is on the absolute need for ongoing compliance with traceability regulations and for producers and consumers to be able to rely on traceability and authenticity.

Other Questions: Food Labelling (8 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent can we rely on the traceability and hygiene standards applicable throughout the European Union and with particular reference to food imports from third countries? Have any checks been made to identify weaknesses in the traceability regime throughout Europe?