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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will indicate arising from the evolution of the European Fisheries Policy over the years, to what extent specific efforts at identifying the job losses in the catching and processing of fish and fish products at the various fishing ports throughout the EU including Ireland; if it is envisaged that the future development of fishery...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has continued to monitor developments in the beef, lamb and dairy sectors in the context of world trade with a view to ensuring the future well-being of Irish and European products on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40648/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the reasons community paediatric occupational therapy will no longer be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40122/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40142/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if and when support under the nursing home support scheme will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40162/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which a person (details supplied) in County Laois is making satisfactory progress and in accordance with their requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40232/12]

National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Like other speakers, I welcome the introduction of this Bill. It is very important and was long sought by many Members. I claim credit for raising this issue on the Order of Business for at least five years. It is well known that the need for this legislation was heralded in 2008. At that time, the then Government was advised to introduce it. I acknowledge it was otherwise engaged but...

Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It sounds like "Ben Hur".

Visit of Chinese Delegation (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Before proceeding with business, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann I wish to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation from the Committee for Ethnic and Religious Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference led by His Excellency, Mr. Thien. I express the hope...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste should indicate the progress on the preparation and presentation to the House for a First Reading of the companies miscellaneous provisions Bill, which purports "to strengthen and streamline the functions of certain company law enforcement agencies and to make other necessary amendments to the Companies Acts"? This has been called for by authorities outside this House. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with senior military personnel in the context of the possible retention of all existing military installations throughout the country with particular reference to the need to ensure the retention of maximum strength at the various existing locations and keeping in mind the need for the ready availability of the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which he has received requests for deployment of members of the Defence Forces overseas; the likely strength and location of such deployments; when they are likely to occur, whether on EU or UN sponsored duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39528/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Numbers (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is likely to qualify for VTOS and or other educational programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will facilitate an application for a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when jobseeker's allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39968/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason invalidity pension and disability allowance have been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39969/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has not been provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39970/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she expects one parent family allowance to issue qualifying a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for the Back to Education programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39971/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when back to education allowance will be approved in respect of VTOS or education programme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39973/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for rent support in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39974/12]