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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 329. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision can be expected in respect of eligibility for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 371. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been reached in respect of an appeal for jobseeker's allowance following an oral hearing in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18070/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 463. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision to refuse residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 580. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card renewal form can be sent to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17412/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 593. To ask the Minister for Health if two hours of home help will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17544/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 645. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in determining eligibility for assistance under the nursing home support scheme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17874/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 675. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18063/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That sounds like it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Have there been any allegations of fraud where the grandmother may have been deceased at the time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Of course I was obliquely referring to that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It was not the buying of drink that thwarted the will of the Irish people. It was the buying of votes in a different fashion altogether that swung the electoral system in favour of one or the other party, and we know that happened in some countries. The provision requires more thought. People have suggested that some economies have suffered dramatically as a result, and not only in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I do not want it entirely restricted to one or all groups of people in this jurisdiction either. I would be quite happy to accommodate my colleague in any debate at any time and in any forum on that subject.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Acquis communautaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for my absence at the beginning of the meeting, but I have read the submissions. I normally agree with my friend and colleague, Deputy Eric Byrne, but not on the issue of electronic voting. It stems from my belief that democracy is sacred. A certain ceremony goes with its history and fundamental aspects. Part of the ceremony is taking the trouble to vote. The importance of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It could be more when one considers the number of recent emigrants to the United States and the United Kingdom. If one went as far back as the American Civil War and so on, it would have a huge impact on the voting system. There are difficulties in that regard. With regard to Northern Ireland, an all-island system would be slightly different and it might be possible to come to an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Rather than going for total immersion in the first instance, I would be inclined to use a variation of full voting rights. Northern Ireland citizens have been appointed to the Seanad, while on one occasion someone was elected to the House. It was a good thing. The Northern Ireland representation to the Seanad was a very good thing from their point of view and our point of view. It brought...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What is the progress in preparing the personal injuries assessment board (amendment) Bill to come before the House? Have the heads been approved by Cabinet and when is it expected the Second Reading will take place? Similarly, have the heads of the teaching council (vetting and protection of children and vulnerable persons) Bill been approved by Cabinet and when is it likely to come before...

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Other Questions: Public Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. To what extent does he see Ireland's performance remaining on target following its exit from the bailout? To what extent will that new scenario impact in a positive or negative way on the Minister's budgetary projections and his ability to achieve similar savings in the future?