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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status and possible eligibility for long-term residence-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3448/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status indicating eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3452/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Controls (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3457/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status-eligibility for long-term naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the residency status-eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3459/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding current residency status-eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision in respect of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3461/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3451/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3470/14]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his response to the international requirements that arose during the year. Many unforeseen emergencies occurred to which Ireland responded. The Minister and the Minister of State responded admirably even in the current difficult economic circumstances. It is important to recognise that we hope to return as quickly as possible to working towards the target of 0.7%...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: International peace, security and human rights are current issues because wherever one looks there are problems leading to human rights abuses, deprivation and atrocities. I agree with Deputy Smith's comments on the efficacy of the UN. Ireland has an exemplary record in this area but some of our colleagues at the UN, as well as certain of the agencies with which we operate, appear to have...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment the Tánaiste on his speech to the North-South Interparliamentary Association in Cambridge last year. It was an excellent performance.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This is one of the most important parts of our foreign relations and national programmes. I strongly support pursuing all aspects of the Good Friday Agreement vigorously, ensuring we maintain a hands-on approach, establishing new contacts, as well as embellishing existing contacts, and that we continue the targets set out. To break down sectarianism, suspicion, hatred and tradition is a...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: On the issue of the emergency passport response, consideration should be given to emergency response for a fee. However, it is important to pitch that fee at the correct level. If a family is going on holiday it can happen that one member of the family has an out-of-date passport. This can result in the person staying at home or the entire family staying at home. The critical issue is the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I accept that, but we are talking about the Irish community abroad and games, including soccer, Gaelic games, rugby, hockey or another batting sport which has emerged in prominence I recent times.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste should not forget the other element of cricket, soccer, etc., which also have networks. To what extent has that been considered?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the investment in passport machinery and advanced technology. If we are to deliver the service to a wider community and larger population, we need to realise we must invest on an ongoing basis. Has the investment to date achieved the proposed targets, with particular reference to the time within which a passport can be issued? In respect of consular assistance, has demand...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Minister of State for their attendance and the report the Tánaiste has placed before the House. I do not happen to live in a place in which The Irish Timesdelivers a copy-----