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Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This refers to the ongoing need for upgrading of equipment and training of the Defence Forces, having particular regard to the fact that they must interact with other defence forces on overseas deployment. To do so, they should have the highest standard of equipment and training available.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Is the standard and quality of equipment used for training throughout the Defence Forces equal to that available globally, with particular reference to the type of equipment likely to be used when interacting with other defence forces on overseas deployments?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Training (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his further reply. Is the Minister satisfied that the surveillance equipment and electronic technology available to the Defence Forces for training purposes remain at the highest standard? Are the supply and transport training and equipment of the Naval Service and the Air Corps adequate to meet the challenges likely to be faced on deployment?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of jobseeker's allowance payable in the case of a person (details suppled) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20535/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if and when broadband will become available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in order to regularise residency status in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20556/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (7 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Health the time taken to date to determine the appeal in respect of medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the basis on which the application was initially refused; when the details in connection with the appeal were submitted to the relevant section; if sufficient information has been made available to make a determination at...

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Given the importance of energy and security of supply, what is the status of the geothermal energy development Bill? Have the heads of that Bill been discussed in Cabinet and approved and when is it likely to come before the House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: We got it from Deputy Dooley a few minutes ago.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Let me go back to the decisions taken-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: When we go to our colleagues in Europe and blame them for not responding quickly enough, there are some in this country who know more about that on the basis of the case presented. I would not be saying this at all-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am a very quiet and peace-loving person but the points were raised obliquely and very carefully in order to pretend - we live in the world of pretence - that things were all right and that it was the current Government which made a mess of the whole thing, but it was not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I was dreaming because I was inspired by the contributions from my right and my left. There is growing evidence of serious euroscepticism. It has existed for years but it is now a growth industry. The very openness of the European Union and its institutions encourage and accommodate such scepticism. European and national institutions are apparently incapable of dealing with it, however....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for social welfare assistance such as illness benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20029/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 241. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if clarification will be given as to how means of €377 have been assessed against her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20134/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date on an appeal in respect of overpayment of carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20182/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal 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. [20263/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Appeals (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when mortgage interest relief will be restored in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20291/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20292/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (6 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 284. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if sufficient investment has taken place to ensure the availability of adequate broadband facilities throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20364/14]