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Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of incidents or suspected incidents of trafficking in women, children or teenagers reported in the past five years by gender and nationality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15764/12]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she has put in place or intends to put in place measures to protect children against abuse of a sexual, mental or physical nature; the number of such incidents of this nature reported in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15765/12]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procedure, if any, in place to identify and protect vulnerable children and teenagers from all forms of abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15771/12]

Written Answers — Bullying of Children: Bullying of Children (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which she intends to put in place supportive measures for children or teenagers who are victims of bullying; the extent to which the reporting of such incidents is facilitated; the steps taken or likely to be taken to address the issues arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15766/12]

Written Answers — Bullying of Children: Bullying of Children (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will indicate, from the information available to her, the age group of children or teenagers most likely to become victims of bullying; the most effective preventive measures if known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15767/12]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent if any to which comprehensive evaluation of children and youth support services of a social, economic and psychological nature exist across the socioeconomic spectrum; the degree to which deficiencies in services resulting in vulnerability exist and are scheduled for specific attention; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent if any to which she and her Department have carried out an evaluation of the requirements in respect of child and youth support services in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to meeting recreational, educational and psychological needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15772/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent if any to which she expects to advance child protection legislation in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15769/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she expects to finalise the national vetting bureau legislation; if she has had discussions with the various child protection agencies in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15770/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health when the relevant and required procedures of a surgical or other nature will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15926/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the debate on this issue which has been the subject of many discussions during the years. I do not pretend to be an expert on it, but there is a benefit to society to be gained from greater representation by women in Parliament. It is difficult to achieve, however, because it is a difficult job and it is difficult to find the time and space to do it with other things. That...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Have we had a period of penitent silence?

Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, a Bill to provide for the introduction of a permanent risk equalisation scheme which will provide support for the higher cost of health insurance claims by older people, is to be implemented by January 2013. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed in Cabinet? To what extent has the legislation been progressed and to what extent, if any, have the insurance...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It is a Second Stage speech.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Higgins needs a dose of reality.

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (21 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have reached consensus on the future development of the food industry throughout Europe and as a consequence in this country with a view to maximisation of the potential of the industry in the current economic climate to play a major part in economic recovery; the extent to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15742/12]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (21 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he proposes to reform all farm payments or supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14859/12]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (21 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total level of employment in the poultry sector, in each of the past three years and to date in 2012; the potential for expansion with resultant increased employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14858/12]