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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 481. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which any plans are being made in respect of Irish agri-food exports to the UK in the future in the event of UK withdrawal from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39838/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 482. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has had discussions with his UK counterparts with a view to putting in place provisions for trade in the agri-food sector in the event of UK withdrawal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39839/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 483. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the labelling of meat and all food products continues to be enforced in order to preserve and protect the consumer and preserve the integrity of the agri-food sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39840/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Payments (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 498 of 25 June 2013, if his Department has given full approval and compliance status to the extent of accommodation provided by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39841/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 485. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and frequency of checks and inspections in respect of food and food-product labelling here and throughout the European Union with particular reference to the need to preserve the integrity of the food industry and recognise its importance to this economy; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 486. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which conservation measures already adopted in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy or otherwise continue to improve fish stocks in traditional Irish fishing waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39843/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 487. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is satisfied in respect of the future prospects for the cereal growing sector over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39844/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 502. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39164/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 555. To ask the Minister for Health if a full medical card may be retained in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39647/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 560. To ask the Minister for Health the financial assistance that will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards the provision of a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39701/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (24 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 561. To ask the Minister for Health the financial assistance available to a person (details supplied) for the provision of a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39719/13]

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I understand that matters will be brought to a conclusion in six minutes. However, I will do my best to address a major subject such as this in six minutes. As already indicated by speakers, and most recently by Deputy Michelle Mulherin, the importance and cost of energy is a serious issue in the context of our economic recovery and performance. The points the Deputy made are relevant in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome Deputy Paschal Donohoe who is present for the first time in his capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs. I wish him well in his role as Minister of State and congratulate him on his assessment of circumstances Europe-wide. I have a couple of questions that I believe need to be addressed. At the June Council meeting the Heads of State agreed on the...

Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: When is it expected that all sections of the Charities Act 2009 will be fully operational and implemented? The international tax agreements Bill is proposed but when is it likely to come before the House? I have mentioned my old friend, the bail Bill, on numerous occasions, even when people on the other side of the House were on this side. Could its progress be in any way expedited?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 22. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total number of children currently in care; the duration of such care; the extent to which adequate resources and facilities are available to and through the carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38730/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Refusals (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the basis on which a passport has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who is an Irish citizen; the basis on which the person can address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38985/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a higher education grant will be approved by Student Universal Support Ireland in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who cannot obtain the results of their examinations until approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39016/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a higher education grant will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39017/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application for invalidity pension was refused in the case a person (details supplied)in County Kildare; if she will review the application with a view to granting payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38877/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (19 Sep 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38930/13]