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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has identified the existence of particular black spots throughout the country in relation to the availability of broadband services; when he expects such issues to be addressed in full with particular reference to meeting the needs of the business, domestic and commercial sectors; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which the use and production of biodiesel, bioethanol or other energy continues to develop in accordance with targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5028/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to examination and determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5035/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5036/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when eligibility for naturalisation will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5037/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5039/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position and progress made of an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5040/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date and current position in regard to the determination of residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5041/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the original papers in the application for asylum/refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the reports pursuant to sections 13(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the number of applications for increases in charges under the fair care scheme notified to his Department; the basis for such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if and when orthodontic treatment will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) County Kildare who is suffering pain and discomfort and awaiting treatment at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5044/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which his Department avails of opportunities to promote the arts through the education system with particular reference to primary, second and third levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4815/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Presidency Agenda (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht arising from his contacts with the various stakeholders throughout the arts sector, the extent to which he envisages, in the course of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU, the development of the arts sector as a major brand leader throughout the EU and globally and to utilise the medium of the arts in Ireland as a means of promoting...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Audiovisual Industry (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he continues to have discussions with film-makers at home and abroad with a view to facilitating the development of this country as a major world-wide filming location and thereby promoting the national image and economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4495/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Audiovisual Industry (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the film industry has developed and grown indigenously in each of the past five years to date; his plans for future development and expansion in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4813/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Audiovisual Industry (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which it is intended to promote the use of this country as a film location with obvious and consequent economic benefits; if he has had any discussions with potential film makers from overseas regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4814/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was requested again to provide proof financial support over the last number of years when all this documentation was previously provided in the last number of weeks to their community welfare officer; when a decision is likely to be made in respect of their jobseeker's allowance application; and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate eligibility for illness benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was self-employed up until 2009 and previously on jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (30 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in the determination of an application for jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was unemployed for four weeks over the Christmas period, who will recommence casual employment shortly for four weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4645/13]