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Order of Business. (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a broad timeframe.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when it is intended to update means test thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4727/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on raising means test thresholds further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4903/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who have been refused social welfare entitlements under the habitual residency clause in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who have been refused social welfare entitlements on the basis of the habitual residency clause since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4902/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for State or social welfare pensions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4900/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Schemes: Health Service Schemes (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to an application under the national repayment scheme by persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4842/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if and when a medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4890/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the result of the discussions he or the Office of Public Works have had with Kildare County Council or other groups, bodies or agencies regarding the urgent need for the provision of an alternative site at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if progress of a positive nature can be reported on the most pressing need to have this school...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be facilitated in their wish to transfer to County Kildare, Maynooth, Naas or Newbridge within the context of decentralisation and having regard to the existence of strong compassionate grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4888/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the free schemes will be extended to other groups who do not as yet qualify with particular reference to those who might need special heating or telephone requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4901/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on increasing the level of payments to younger widows or widowers who do not qualify for free schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4904/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the back to education allowance requirement might be relaxed with a view to catering for increased numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4905/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is intended to speed up the process of applications for various pension entitlements with particular reference to countries with which Ireland has a bilateral arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4907/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress which has taken place with a view to offering contributory or non-contributory old age pensions to Irish missionaries who worked overseas but who wish to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4908/06]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the countries with whom Ireland has an arrangement or bilateral arrangement in respect of social welfare payments or supports; if expansion or extension is intended in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4909/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when area aid will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for year ending 31 December 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4864/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can relocate to Naas, Newbridge or other locations in County Kildare in the context of proposed decentralisation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4892/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is eligible for consideration for naturalisation notwithstanding his reply to Question No. 1186 of 25 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4893/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the residency application in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6 who is likely to be imprisoned for the person's political beliefs and association with non-governmental organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4894/06]