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Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent of the progress to date in preparation of legislation to amend the law in respect of bail with particular reference to the need to ensure the eliminating of situations whereby persons reoffend while on bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19272/14]

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the need to update the legislation appertaining to the availability of bail, which is predicated on a judicial decision from the 1960s. I ask whether preparations are in hand, or are likely to be put in place in the near future, to bring amending legislation before the House.

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he accept there is general concern about the adequacy of bail laws to do the job for which they were intended, particularly in the context of modern crime and the degree to which organised criminals appear to be able to circumnavigate the bail laws? Is his Department concerned about the degree to which people who are on bail have managed to reoffend,...

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Minister whether it might be concluded that bail should not be made available in certain circumstances, particularly where the history of a case indicates an abuse of the bail system.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which he expects the new Garda recruitment programme to address any deficiency in the strength of the force throughout urban and rural areas having particular regard to the need to ensure adequate policing while maintaining best international practice within the resources available; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Fees (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a refund of €150 will issue in lieu of passport renewal which was withdrawn in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18652/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a work permit application in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 will be granted in view of their residency here for the past seven years and the fact that they have been in regular employment on a part-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18670/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 295. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which invalidity pension was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18654/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 296. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a payment and-or support is available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18655/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 297. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if rent support will be made available in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18660/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 298. To ask the Minister for Social Protection notwithstanding her replies to previous parliamentary questions, the extent to which the deciding officer in her Department has had sight of the alleged private mutual agreement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18661/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Guardian's Payment Appeals (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 299. To ask the Minister for Social Protection notwithstanding her replies to previous Parliamentary Questions in the matter of entitlement to guardianship payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if any evidence exists to support her Department's deciding officer's contention in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18662/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 300. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when carer's allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18663/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the provision likely to be made for the payment of one-parent family allowance which has been discontinued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18794/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the maximum allowable rent and rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that their rent has been increased to €950 per month; if cognisance is taken of the fact that there is a dearth of suitable accommodation in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18795/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 339. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if one parent family allowance or equivalent by way of basic social welfare payment will be approved in the interim in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18949/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 359. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will arrange an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19203/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 360. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 27 March 2014, if she will accept a late appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19204/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 385. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the 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. [19541/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 386. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when 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. [19542/14]