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Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service Provision
Bernard Durkan
889. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if additional home help hours will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3820/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Respite Care Services Provision
Bernard Durkan
890. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the necessary administrative procedures will be activated to facilitate or update the application of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3821/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Bernard Durkan
1143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) who is the holder of a stamp 4 visa and requires a PPS number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3041/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Bernard Durkan
1144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3042/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
1145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the adult dependent allowance in respect of that person's spouse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3043/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
Bernard Durkan
1146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the basis on which it is proposed to refuse jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if reference has been made to issues that might be helpful to the case; if this inquiry can be taken as notice of appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3058/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
1149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can transfer from jobseeker's allowance to maternity benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3083/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
1150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which entitlement to carer’s allowance in respect of two children has been determined in a case (details supplied); when such a determination was made; if the matter will be fully reviewed in an effort to ascertain when payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3084/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Bernard Durkan
1151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3087/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Bernard Durkan
1152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which it transpired that a person (details supplied) who is deemed to have incurred an overpayment from her Department, which apparently arose from a name correction from the original; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3108/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Back to Education Allowance
Bernard Durkan
1153. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has an ongoing entitlement to the back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3109/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Disability Allowance
Bernard Durkan
1154. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the appropriate illness or disability payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3137/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Domiciliary Care Allowance
Bernard Durkan
1155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in regard to domiciliary care allowance in respect of two children in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3138/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Bernard Durkan
1156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the circumstances in which it is assumed that an overpayment of jobseeker's allowance had taken place in the case of a person (details supplied); the extent to which current weekly deductions are being made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3139/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Exceptional Needs Payments
Bernard Durkan
1179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if arrangements to facilitate the exceptional needs or emergency payment can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3790/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
1180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3807/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
1181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidly pension is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3808/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Disability Allowance Payments
Bernard Durkan
1182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3809/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Bernard Durkan
1183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal has been made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3819/20]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Trade Relations
Bernard Durkan
59. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects trade talks to proceed in the aftermath of Brexit incorporating the importance of previous trade relations and the ability to retain existing markets and create new market opportunities for the benefit of the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53381/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Trade Relations
Bernard Durkan
61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects final clarification on issues relating to Brexit to occur in particular issues relating to the Single Market on the island of Ireland, the Single Market and customs union and the protection of the peace process as an international agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53380/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current or expected obligations in the aftermath of Brexit in respect of defence and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53436/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces Strength
Bernard Durkan
72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces have been replenished in terms of numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53438/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces Equipment
Bernard Durkan
73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the updating of equipment for the Defence Forces likely to arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53439/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces Operations
Bernard Durkan
74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces remain ready, available and equipped for emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53440/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces Personnel Data
Bernard Durkan
75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women in senior positions in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53441/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Bernard Durkan
76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions in the Defence Forces have been resolved to satisfaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53443/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if an evaluation has been carried out in respect of potential weakness in the Defence Forces with a view to addressing the issues in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Bernard Durkan
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to restore the power-sharing Assembly in Northern Ireland; the extent to which the UK Government is positively involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53807/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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EU Migration Crisis
Bernard Durkan
105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to influence the international community and European countries to ensure they play their part in resolving the refugee crisis throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53808/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Human Rights
Bernard Durkan
106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and the international community have identified the worldwide locations at which the most serious breaches of human rights have occurred and in respect of which alleviation measures are in train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53809/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Overseas Development Aid
Bernard Durkan
107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which aid continues to be provided globally whether in a bilateral or multilateral arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53810/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Overseas Development Aid
Bernard Durkan
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which aid is only provided in lieu of trade by some countries globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53811/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Foreign Conflicts
Bernard Durkan
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab continue to be contained or restricted by the international community; the extent to which their influence and activity are controlled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53812/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Foreign Conflicts
Bernard Durkan
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community is engaged in restoring peace in Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53813/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Trade Relations
Bernard Durkan
111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to extend trade links globally through consulates and embassies, with particular reference to the need to replace losses through Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53814/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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EU Migration Crisis
Bernard Durkan
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and the international community monitor conditions in the various refugee holding centres throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53815/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Bernard Durkan
113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to have dialogue with the parties in Northern Ireland with a view to the restoration of power sharing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53816/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Overseas Development Aid Data
Bernard Durkan
114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the value of aid distributed overseas to various worthy causes in each of the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53817/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Humanitarian Aid
Bernard Durkan
115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the commitments of Ireland in respect of aid in the wake of various disasters worldwide in each of the past three years to date have been discharged in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53818/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Human Rights
Bernard Durkan
118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he continues to influence the international community to make provision for the elimination of trafficking and violence against women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53863/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Human Rights
Bernard Durkan
119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he continues to influence the international community to make provision for the elimination of trafficking and violence against children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53864/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Human Rights
Bernard Durkan
120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and the international community have endeavoured to eliminate the use of child soldiers globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53865/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Defence Forces Strength
Bernard Durkan
79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has stabilised to the extent necessary to achieve recommended strength in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52599/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Health Services Access
Bernard Durkan
396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appropriate programme of treatment will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52918/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Wildlife Conservation
Bernard Durkan
39. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she proposes to focus on the protection of endangered species of birds and animals for the future, with particular reference to the possibility of preventing further endangerment of such species; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52085/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Property Tax
Bernard Durkan
72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance when the refund of RPT will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52546/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Bernard Durkan
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has had discussions with the authorities at a school (details supplied) recently with a view to meeting the accommodation requirements at the school by way of temporary arrangements in circumstances in which they are appropriate in order to ensure the minimum disturbance of existing and future students and mitigate the over-reliance of referral to other schools; if the existing site has been deemed adequate to meet temporary accommodation requirements or an ASD unit; if the needs of students will be fully met in 2020; the extent to which he has issued approval for temporary accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52448/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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School Transport Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a review will be concluded to determine entitlement to access free school transport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52543/19]