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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to monitor the stabilisation of the western Balkans with particular reference to the need to focus on stability in the region as a prelude to ongoing peace and prosperity throughout Europe in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2599/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the ongoing situation in the Horn of Africa with particular reference to war, famine, starvation, human rights, ethnic cleansing and genocide; the extent to which the international community is bringing positive pressure to bear on the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2600/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which overseas development aid continues to be required at previously identified locations throughout the world; the extent of the new demands that have presented in the past 12 months; the degree to which the international community is collectively responding; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has identified or prioritised the locations to which Irish bilateral or multilateral aid should be focused both directly and through non-governmental organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in Burma continues to be positively monitored by the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/12]

Written Answers — Export Markets: Export Markets (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which new markets have been identified with the likelihood of greater potential for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2607/12]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, through the influence of the EU and UN, he can continue to positively affect issues in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2608/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which human rights and other issues in Iran continue to be the focus at EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2609/12]

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which trade has increased between Ireland and the EU and the worldwide community in each of the past three years to date in 2012; the degree to which future potential in this regard has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2606/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2174/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree, if any, to which he can facilitate the issue of visas to non-EU nationals who require ongoing work permits and who have established part-time or full-time work in many small businesses here and whose continued availability is often fundamental to the continuation of the operation of the businesses; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of eligibility for subsidiary protection in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2175/12]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision to deport a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2458/12]

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The statutory central register of credit histories is very important legislation-----

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: -----which will have widespread impact on many people and is eagerly awaited. Has it been discussed by Cabinet and have the heads of the Bill been agreed? When is it likely to be brought before the House? I refer to the housing Bill, which relates to voluntary housing agencies, and to the criminal justice (legal aid) bill, which is another eagerly awaited Bill, in particular among the...

Jobs Initiative (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the tourism sector is likely to develop and expand sufficiently in the course of 2012 to maximise its potential contribution to the generation of employment with consequent reduction in the live register and thereby creating a positive economic impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Jobs Initiative (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the extent if any to which he has reviewed the employment potential in the tourism sector with a view to maximisation of the creation of increased employment opportunities while retaining existing jobs; the degree to which he has received submissions from the sector in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will indicate the extent to which the specific targets identified in his Department's statement of strategy have been met; his proposals, if any, to monitor any such targets on an annual or other basis; the extent to which it is anticipated that this strategy will impact positively on the development and operation of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent it is expected that the income of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is likely to be affected by the recent decision of the Revenue Commissioners in respect of taxation of employment, pensions and social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1817/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which it was determined by a medical referee that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was no longer entitled to domiciliary care allowance, given the existence of clear and incontrovertible medical evidence to the affect that the child requires significantly more attention than is normally required for a child of...