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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (13 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will set out her proposals to enhance the extent of child protection measures throughout the country with particular reference to early intervention in situations of suspected child abuse of a physical and/or sexual nature; the extent to which adequate resources are available to her Department in line with assessments undertaken in...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (13 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she intends to enhance the procedures to ensure a rapid response to reports and/or suspicions of child abuse; if she has in mind any particular initiatives in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7580/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Poverty (13 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which lack of adequate housing and/or poverty is deemed to impact most particularly on children and adolescents; the extent to which it is anticipated such issues can be isolated and resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7582/13]

Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Me and Bertie.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: In respect of legislation to provide for the investment arm of the NTMA and amend the National Treasury Management Agency Act 1990, have the heads of the Bill been discussed yet and when will it come before the House given the importance of that piece of legislation in the context of the discussion last week? Another equally important piece of legislation is the openended investment company...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all farm support payments due to the farming community are paid up to date; the number still outstanding and the reasons therefor; the extent to which he expects such payments to be made in full at an early date in order to assist farmers who may have budgetary problems arising from the reluctance in the part of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority Inspections (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the interests of traceability and accuracy of description and origin of all food, food product and/or food ingredient labelling, if he will ensure the authenticity of the description of all such products imported into this jurisdiction or slaughtered and/or processed within the jurisdiction reflect their origin, with a view to giving...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which capital acquisitions tax and/or capital gains tax is payable on compensation received on foot of a compulsory purchase order and the operation thresholds of applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date in the provision of a new school facility at Ardclough, County Kildare; the developmental procedures concluded or pending; when it is expected that all procedures will be finalised with a view to conclusion of the project in readiness for occupation; the projected date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in determination of an appeal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; when a decision on this case decision is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6797/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 429 of 5 February 2013, if she will investigate the contribution record of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7220/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will indicate the progress made to date in determination of an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Legislative Process (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in respect of the publication of the Climate Change Bill with particular reference to future environmental and economic sustainability and the meeting of emission reduction targets of 80% by 2050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6903/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of application to leave to remain and subsidiary protection in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6720/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed and eligibility for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7024/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the development of Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, with particular reference to the removal of entry fees to the park for local residents and schools to facilitate ease of access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that in the course of any harvesting of trees at Donadea Forest, County Kildare, there will be no reduction of access to the amenities at the park for educational or recreational purposes and that all existing provisions to facilitate the local community and school are continued; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to liaise with the Irish Farmers' Association and other farming organisations regarding the future challenges and developmental needs of the agri-food sector; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to respond in a positive way to such submissions by these organisations if in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline his expectations for the development of the beef industry in the coming three years with particular reference to maintaining Ireland's share of the international market and retaining a competitive edge; if he anticipates new market prospects in this time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7369/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (12 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the fishing industry to develop over the coming four years with particular reference to likely fish catches under various species headings and the anticipated added value to processing arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7370/13]