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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the matter of evaluation and determination of eligibility for residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the case in respect of citizenship/eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to examination of eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in the matter of determination of eligibility for long term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18142/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in the matter of determination eligibility for long term residency/naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18143/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 24 January 2013, wherein indication was given to the effect that documents were awaited from the applicant which it is understood has been replied to and complied with in full, if it is now possible to proceed with the determination of eligibility in respect of visa applications in the case of a person...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if, in the context of determination of eligibility for respite care/home help in respect of their child in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly consideration will be given on the basis of their residency within the administrative area of County Kildare as opposed to her postal address for this area of County Kildare; if provision will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6w; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18129/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18130/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I want to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: May I comment? Senator Walsh will be able to hear the response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I want to state emphatically that I drafted my amendment without sight of the correspondence from the Russian ambassador. I reject any suggestion, on anybody's part, that I reflected a weakness of the committee. I am not a student of that particular school.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: There are two ways to approach a subject and different strengths apply in different cases. In dealing with other jurisdictions, my experience is that large countries, in particular, do not respond well to an aggressive approach. I regard the original motion as overly aggressive, condemnatory, conclusive and similar to the way in which a judge comes to a conclusion in court. We are not in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Foreign Affairs and Trade” and insert - -noting the tragic and untimely death in undisclosed and mysterious circumstances on 16th November 2009 of Mr Sergei Magnitsky, then aged 37; -the passage of resultant legislation in other jurisdictions; and -the discussions in the European Parliament, the OSCE and the Council of Europe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with Deputy Byrne. I initially indicated a reluctance to support Senator Walsh's motion on the basis of the need to adopt as diplomatic an attitude as possible to this issue, notwithstanding the issues concerned. I do so on the basis that one can achieve much through the diplomatic process. I am not sure I agree with what has been said about the separation of powers in Russia,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for appearing before us today and I congratulate Ms Nabagesera on her submission. I agree in general with Senator Norris. There are several points we need to establish in respect of discrimination and discriminatory legislation. Discrimination is one thing but discriminatory legislation is another matter because it carries the imprimatur and approval of society. That is...

Other Questions: School Patronage (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which changes in school patronage are in line with expectations in both urban and rural areas; the extent to which ethos and tradition is reflected in any proposals; if he intends to address any issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17578/13]

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the inclusion of the pyrite levy Bill on the list of Government legislation. Is it intended to bring that legislation before the House as a matter of urgency in light of the widespread anxiety in respect of this matter? I have raised the mater of the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill on numerous occasions. When is it proposed to introduce that legislation?

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Utter rubbish. That is a disgraceful remark.