Results 38,261-38,280 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 436. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for non-contributory State pension received in each of the past three years to date; the number of applications for contributory pension in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4239/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 438. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department have examined issues preventing or discouraging persons, those unemployed from obtaining employments; if she has examined various schemes available to her Department with a view to ensuring adequate incentivisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4241/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 439. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of previously self-employed applicants currently awaiting decision in respect of entitlement to job seekers allowance or other allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4244/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Data (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 440. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the numbers of the live register have been reduced in the course of the past three years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4245/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 533. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the Pyrite Resolution Board to be in a position to commence accepting applications from homeowners seeking assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3861/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 572. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to make an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 590. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4077/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 682. To ask the Minister for Health if home help hours will be increased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 710. To ask the Minister for Health the eligibility for a mobility grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3783/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 755. To ask the Minister for Health if he will indicate eligibility for a long-term illness card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4078/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (28 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 792. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a disabled driver's permit will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3807/14]

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: A few days ago my colleague, Deputy Butler, mentioned the urgent need to introduce the Bill dealing with the sale of loan books to unregulated institutions. I raise the issue now in a different context. Given the emphasis being placed by some lending institutions-----

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am talking about the same legislation but in a different context. Given the emphasis being placed by some lending agencies on extracting a response from borrowers that they may not be able to give and the lack of regard for their particular circumstances, will the Government consider introducing the legislation as a matter of urgency? The promised date for the introduction of the...

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That is putting it up to the Minister and it would not be the first statue to be put there either.

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Well done.

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It will be very hard to follow the Deputy because I cannot outdo him in the course of this debate in what the Minister might do to be canonised. I concur with the sentiments expressed on the importance of this infrastructure in the modern era. I compliment the Minister on bringing the Bill before the House. It is a recognition of the need to ensure there is long-term planning of vital...

Other Questions: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation having regard to the experience to date, the extent to which he expects new, extra job opportunities to emerge in the coming year with particular reference to the ongoing need to maximise the potential in the manufacturing and service sectors through the medium of innovation both in respect of the indigenous and foreign direct...

Other Questions: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of this question is to emphasise the need to maximise the job opportunities in both the manufacturing and services sectors for both males and females, and for the young, at a competitive time internationally.

Other Questions: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive reply. Is cognisance taken of deficiencies in telecommunications in various parts of the country in terms of the ability of the IT sector to meet modern requirements to the fullest possible extent? To what extent does the inclusion of innovation and technologically laden enterprises rely on an adequate, efficient, modern and fast...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will set out his priorities for job creation over the next three years; the extent to which the young unemployed are likely to benefit; if he continues to be satisfied regarding the competitiveness of our economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2897/14]