Parliamentary questions

Transport Costs

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that transport costs here are competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13461/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which it is possible for a child (details supplied) to obtain a school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13421/24]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when measures will be put in place to bring about the early completion of the new replacement school (details supplied); if steps will be taken in this regard as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13423/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

382. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the action in hand to address the ongoing safety concerns of parents regarding their children's safety travelling to a school (details supplied), including the safety and limitations of the structure they are schooled in; the proposed timeline for providing a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11807/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

431. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when a school place for September 2024 will be offered to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12045/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

511. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if all steps possible can be taken to ensure that the son of a person (details supplied) secures a school place in the same school as their sibling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12838/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

520. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if all efforts can be made to ensure a school place can be found for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12881/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

719. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision of an appeal's officer in the recent appeal case for carer’s allowance (details supplied) can reissue to the appellant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11581/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

731. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining an appeal (details supplied); when a final determination is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12028/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

732. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of review in the case of a person (details supplied) who has applied for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12029/24]

Personal Public Service Numbers

Bernard Durkan

742. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason her Department has declined to issue a PPSN to a person (details supplied) given they are an Irish citizen and have been living in Ireland since December 2022, who requires same to access a number of services; if their application will be reviewed with a view to issuing the number as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12161/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

747. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12292/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

748. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12317/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

755. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in undertaking review of case of a person (details supplied) who requested same on 19 February 2024 by email; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12532/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

767. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not paid the double week in January when they were in receipt of a carers allowance; if the matter will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12815/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

779. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for the State pension (non-contributory) in the case of a person (detail supplied) has been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13039/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

785. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress of the review for domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13109/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

787. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a working family payment will issue/be reinstated to a person (details supplied), with particular reference to their special family requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13150/24]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

814. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11801/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

834. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and/or expected position in regard to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in respect of citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12160/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

869. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application by a person (details supplied) which was submitted some months ago leaving the applicant unable to travel for work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12223/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

870. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will receive their naturalisation certificate following their citizenship ceremony that look place on 19 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12224/24]

International Protection

Bernard Durkan

932. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if an appeal might be considered in respect of an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12585/24]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

933. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in regard to residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12586/24]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

934. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12588/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

938. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a citizenship application number can be sent to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12638/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

945. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will receive their naturalisation certificate following their citizenship ceremony which took place on 18 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12766/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

950. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in determination of the appeals for visas in the case of the family (details supplied); when the appeals can expect to be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12807/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

951. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a naturalisation certificate will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12830/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place in the case of a person (details supplied) who has applied for same through an organisation, who currently has no professional support network and also requires access to CAMHS, occupational therapy and play therapy; the steps that can be taken to ensure early access to all services required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12843/24]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

1270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when surgery will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11811/24]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

1351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment will be facilitated for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12152/24]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

1352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment will be facilitated for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12153/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the eligibility for a medical card in the case of children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12290/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1428. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which a person (details supplied) exceeds the income limits for qualification for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12587/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1429. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12589/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1430. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the renewal of a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12590/24]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1461. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to ensure a focus remains on ensuring Irish patients have timely access to rare disease treatments (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/24]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

1483. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when full payment under fair deal scheme as per the approval letter will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12893/24]

Northern Ireland

Bernard Durkan

49. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to indicate, arising from the discussions he has had with various political leaders in Northern Ireland and the UK prime minister, the degree to which new channels of communication or the enhancement of existing channels have become operational in the development of the necessary supports and contacts with the institutions in Northern Ireland at various levels in order to maximise cooperation as envisaged in the Good Friday Agreement. [8111/24]

Middle East

Bernard Durkan

73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he, unilaterally or in conjunction with other heads of government throughout the EU, can make further positive intervention with a view to the establishment of peace initiatives in the Middle East. [8110/24]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which broadband provision throughout the country is progressing as intended; if efforts continue to bridge communication gaps that have become obvious; if he can see a means whereby the provision of broadband throughout all the regions can be maximised in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11061/24]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the degree to which he continues to ensure the meeting of emission targets while protecting the agri-food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11062/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to indicate whether against the background of numerous wars, invasions, aggressions, in the course of any recent discussions he has had with other prime ministers/heads of state at European or the wider level, the possibility was explored as to how these situations might be diffused in the early stages rather than ongoing possibilities for warfare. [4297/24]

Good Friday Agreement

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which ongoing discussions with the parties in Northern Ireland are afoot, with particular reference to the need to ensure the ongoing workability of the Good Friday Agreement. [7790/24]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which positive steps continue to be taken to influence the future of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11507/24]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which the international community continues to monitor the activities of Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab with reference to the areas they continue to be most active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11508/24]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which Ireland’s overseas aid continues to respond to the needs of the most serious situations globally whether by bilateral or multilateral provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11509/24]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which ongoing efforts continue to establish a peace process in the Middle East, with particular reference to the need for a legally recognised centre to investigate complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/24]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which Irish trade missions abroad continue to make successful conclusion in respect of the promotion of Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/24]