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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: ------and it is a most elastic science that is applicable in retrospect more than at the time it should be applied. There is no doubt about the difficulty the Irish people and the Government faced and there are no easy answers. The answers undertaken by the Government have not been easy. We must compliment the people of the country for their indulgence, forbearance and sacrifice. Without...

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Given the sad experiences we have had in this country arising from uncontrolled lobbying in the past 20 years, could I ask the Tánaiste the progress to date in the preparation of the control of lobbying Bill, whether it has been discussed in Cabinet, if the heads of the Bill have been approved and when it is likely to come before the House? Similarly, I wish to inquire about that old...

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when child benefit will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47582/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Appeals (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when one parent family allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47583/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when it is expected that outstanding matters relative to rent support, are likely to be resolved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin having particular regard to the fact that their landlord has given them an extension of time in this regard; if urgent consideration will be given in view of the fact that arrears have arisen...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the maximum rent and level of rent support applicable in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47585/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when back to school allowance is likely to be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47586/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Eligibility (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if mortgage interest support is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47587/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has already been approved for a five year computer course, is likely to be offered a position leading to a more permanent post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47588/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Appeals (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current position regarding the progress of appeal in respect of basic supplementary welfare allowance or alternative in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47589/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason one-parent family allowance has been terminated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47590/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Guardian's Payment Appeals (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing will be arranged to determine eligibility in respect of guardianship payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47591/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; if their status gives them eligibility to apply for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47574/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the case in respect of prohibition of refoulement has been examined in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47575/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47576/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which their health situation might be taken into account in determination of residency/extension of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47577/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected position in terms of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47578/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which an application for an extension of visitor's visa has been processed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47579/13]