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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 825. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women serving in each branch of the Defence Forces has fluctuated in the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13375/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 1065. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that have been put in place in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13346/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 1077. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the decision to take away a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13432/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 1146. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements entered into to best meet the needs of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who requires both speech and language therapy and occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13824/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 1163. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in respect of an appeal 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. [13901/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 1171. To ask the Minister for Health if the most recent copy of the anaesthetist report in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 will be furnished to the family in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13957/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 1206. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a procedure can be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14101/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent has the neighbourhood policy been adequately utilised by the European Union in the region, given its commitment to the concept so far?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State might also respond to my earlier question on aid for trade. Is the European Union promoting the concept of aid for trade in Africa?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What about the issue of aid for trade?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the European Union's relations with the continent of Africa and my reference to the suggestion aid becomes conditional on trade in some quarters. The Minister of State may not want to comment on the issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I beg your pardon. I certainly do speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for attending. He was in my constituency earlier while I was representing his interests in his constituency in his absence and I hope we were both successful. On the previous issue, the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, is well placed to be a positive influence during his visit to Russia and I have no doubt that he will reinforce the issues raised at the...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. It is helpful to recall the situation that pertained when this Government assumed office three years and two days ago. There was no confidence among people in this country at that time. There was no confidence in the banking system. On the international stage, confidence in and respect for Ireland was at an all-time low. In short,...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Ba mhaith liom fiosrú a dhéanamh i dtaobh Bille Uimh. 72 - the Mediation Bill, which has been promised for some time. I am anxious to know whether the heads have been discussed and approved by the Cabinet. If so, when is it expected that the Bill will be brought before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he expects innovation, science and technology to play a part in the jobs market in the next two years; the extent to which he expects funding to be made available in this regard from the relevant EU Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12171/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to see jobs created in the manufacturing and services sectors over the next two years; if he is satisfied regarding the availability of skills in the labour force to meet market requirements; the degree to which specific skills are likely to become sought after in the period in question; if any...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the availability of credit and debt management continues to be an issue for small and medium sized enterprises; the extent to which his Department continues to monitor such requirements; his proposals for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12690/14]