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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
448. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision can be expected to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33840/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
462. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for basic supplementary welfare allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) who has supplied all information as requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34223/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
463. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34224/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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European Council
Bernard Durkan
513. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which a report was made available at the European Council meeting which he attended with regard to the refugee situation in Europe involving loss of life at sea. [32745/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
515. 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); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34121/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
516. 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); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34122/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
517. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34123/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Residency Permits
Bernard Durkan
518. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in granting residency approval in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34125/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
519. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application is expected to be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34126/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
520. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34127/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Gambling Sector
Bernard Durkan
523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if, in relation to obligations on licensees of in-person gambling licences as outlined in the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, chapter 6, she envisages that the ban on enabling cash withdrawals on premises will extend to horse and greyhound racing tracks that provide ATMs on premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34137/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Gambling Sector
Bernard Durkan
524. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware that the UK Gambling Commission has not introduced a ban on enabling cash withdrawals at venues with in-person gambling licences and has instead instigated guidance that customers must cease gambling in order to be able to use them, as well as ensuring that information on responsible gambling must be available adjacent to ATMs; if she will consider introducing a similar regime here in the new Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; if she is satisfied that sufficient protection against gambling by vulnerable people is incorporated in the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34138/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Gambling Sector
Bernard Durkan
525. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice to outline the types of venues which will be impacted by the proposed ban on allowing cash withdrawals on premises with in-person gambling licences; if she is aware of how many such venues currently have ATMs on site; if she has considered the impact this may have on customers who gamble responsibly and for entertainment-purposes only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34139/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
529. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visitor visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision on the application will issue and if she will make a statement on the matter.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34221/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Prison Service
Bernard Durkan
539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which drug rehabilitation and educational classes are available throughout the prison service, with particular reference to first-time offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34344/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Prison Service
Bernard Durkan
540. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which an adequate number of prison spaces are being made available, having regard to population demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34346/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Prison Service
Bernard Durkan
541. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons currently in drug rehabilitation programmes in prison; the number of prisoners awaiting access to such programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34347/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Prison Service
Bernard Durkan
542. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons, if any, currently released on bail and awaiting trial in respect of serious offences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34348/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Bernard Durkan
543. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the degree to which she and her Department continue to combat the various levels of organised crime operating in this jurisdiction or internationally; the extent to which she continues to ensure that An Garda Síochána has sufficient resources to deal with the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34349/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Bernard Durkan
544. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current strength of An Garda Síochána, with particular reference to the number of gardaí available for duty on any particular day; if an augmentation of numbers in the force is considered imperative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34350/23]