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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 568. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications for a State pension, contributory, received by her Department in the past 12 months; the number granted, refused or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26549/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 569. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants for a State pension, contributory, refused in the past 12 months on the basis of insufficient contributions; the number granted on appeal; if a mechanism exists for those deemed ineligible to supplement their contributions with a view to qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 570. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of cases in which the relevant contributions for the State old age pension have been refunded in which the applicant did not qualify on contribution grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26551/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 571. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of carer’s allowance; the extent to which the numbers have fluctuated in the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26552/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 572. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the processing of applications for widow's and widower's State pensions are up to date at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26553/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 573. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when it is expected that oral hearings in respect of social welfare appeals cases are likely to recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26554/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 574. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State old age pension, contributory, who are aged 100 years or more to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26555/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 575. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State old age pension, non-contributory, who are aged 100 years or more to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26556/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 632. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the change of a status application from stamp 3 to stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25606/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 633. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25607/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Speech (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 661. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidences brought to her attention deemed to have been in breach of legislation affecting the balance between freedom of speech and the control of expressions of hate or incitement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26120/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. I offer my compliments to her in respect of her dedication in pursuing the issues involved. Arising from the experience so far, has anything arisen that may cause concern or need dispute resolution at a later stage? Is the Minister satisfied that any such requirement can be met?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: To what degree does the Minister remain satisfied that all the objectives can be met on time and that facilities remain available to her to bring about satisfactory solutions to disputes that arise?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects the leaving certificate examinations to proceed as planned in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24967/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I acknowledge the efforts the Minister and many others have made in bringing about the current situation in respect of the leaving certificate. Does she remain satisfied that the procedure is going according to plan or have issues arisen?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which any outstanding issues in regard to pay and conditions in the Defence Forces have been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24968/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues in respect of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces are resolved or are in the course thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4469/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Honours (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: We will not have an argument over it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Honours (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Subject to the agreement of the two Deputies who tabled the questions, I will alternate between the them. I will take Deputy Connolly next.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Honours (13 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I call the Minister.