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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his expectations in regard to the development of the wind energy sector; the extent to which national grid requirements are likely to be met through wind energy including potential back up in respect of both targets for the internal or export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35557/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which electricity prices here in respect of both a domestic and industrial consumer compare favourably or otherwise with those applicable in other EU member states within and without the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35558/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he and his Department intend to monitor development and progress of mining or other exploration techniques such as hydraulic fracturing or fracking; the extent to which the procedure is practised globally and with what effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35559/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Health if an increase in home help hours can be accommodated for a person (details supplied) in County Meath who recently broke their hip and has significantly decreased mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35638/13]

Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Taoiseach indicate when the Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill is likely to come before the House? Have the heads of this legislation been discussed or approved? When is it likely that it will be passed into law? Will the Taoiseach also indicate the position with regard to the planning Bill, which will provide for the implementation of planning...

Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: People who never got elected and never could get elected. Sorry, Chairman. That has been one of my hobby-horses for many years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: My question was not meant to convey that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome Mr. Kitching and I thank him for his presentation which is immensely stimulating and one of several we have heard in recent weeks which hopefully will be of benefit to us all as Europeans and as Irish citizens. It is important to examine what has happened in the past 50 to 60 years in an attempt to identify the positive aspects which may be of value in the future. There is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I echo the Chairman's words on Deputy Lucinda Creighton. We are sorry that she found herself in a situation where she had to remove herself from her Ministry in which she excelled. I fully agree that she did a tremendous job and developed a good knowledge of European issues, established many useful contacts throughout Europe and became influential in that area. I congratulate our...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government having regard to the more than 100,000 families currently on various local authority housing lists throughout the country, in some cases for up to ten years and the fact that such applicants, if unemployed have to rely on social welfare rent support which they forfeit if they take up employment, if he will consider a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which any review of requirements in terms of capacity and transmission in respect of domestic drinking water has been undertaken with particular reference to the sourcing of future supplies in line with both domestic and industrial requirements and the minimisation of losses through deteriorating...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a motor mechanic apprenticeship or alternative is available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has completed their leaving certificate and who is anxious to obtain placement as indicated; if a list of suitable sponsors exist including with State/semi-State agencies; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if provision will be made in the forthcoming academic year to facilitate bus transport for post-primary students in Celbridge, County Kildare who are currently attending Leixlip Confey College, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 496. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare they can transfer from jobseeker's allowance to back to education allowance to coincide with the start of their course at the end of August next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34319/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 859. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the requirements for update of stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34313/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 860. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who has applied for passport on behalf of their child, aged one and a half years, in view of the fact that the person became an Irish citizen from 11 March 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 861. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in regard to residency entitlement for consideration for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose spouse is an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 862. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to regularise residency/eligibility for consideration for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 863. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 30 May 2013, if he will clarify if further application for naturalisation has been made on their behalf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34318/13]