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Thu, 11 May 2017
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Carer's Allowance Review
Bernard Durkan
152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) whose current payments of carer's allowance involve a deduction of €30 weekly in respect of a previous alleged overpayment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22601/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Disability Allowance Applications
Bernard Durkan
153. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the full rate of payment applicable in respect of two adults plus four children, all dependants, in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Pension Provisions
Bernard Durkan
154. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in pursuance of a bilateral arrangement with the UK, he will liaise with the authorities in the UK in the case of a person (details supplied) with particular reference to the person's entitlements arising from contributions in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22607/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Bernard Durkan
155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can apply for adult dependant allowance in respect of the person's spouse. [22614/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Jobseeker's Allowance
Bernard Durkan
156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current entitlement and payment of jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied). [22616/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Medical Card Applications
Bernard Durkan
172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22423/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Child Protection
Bernard Durkan
265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that all necessary provisions to protect children in residential or foster care are in place and operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22618/17]
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Residential Institutions Data
Bernard Durkan
266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children currently in residential care; the average duration of their care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22619/17]
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Residential Institutions Data
Bernard Durkan
267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children currently in foster care; the average duration of their care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22620/17]
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Services for People with Disabilities
Bernard Durkan
268. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children or young adults with special needs currently in foster and residential care; the extent to which the situation in regard to their security and protection continues to be monitored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22621/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Child Protection
Bernard Durkan
269. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which the relevant bodies under her aegis can react to reports and-or concerns affecting children in all forms of care or in the home in which a strong suspicion exists in respect of their welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22622/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Child Protection
Bernard Durkan
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the legislation and the procedures arising therefrom to adequately protect children and vulnerable young adults in all situations in which their security and well-being may be threatened; the extent to which case officers are appointed and can report in a reasonable time; the extent to which required action can take place to address issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22623/17]
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Cyberbullying Issues
Bernard Durkan
271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which the relevant bodies under her aegis have received notification of cyberbullying among children and young adults; the action available or pending to address such issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22624/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Youth Services
Bernard Durkan
272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she and her Department continue to support voluntary agencies such as youth organisations involved in providing support for children and young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22625/17]
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Youth Services Funding
Bernard Durkan
273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she continues to support the various programmes of Kildare youth services, with particular reference to the need to ensure supportive measures in their efforts to meet challenges as identified by them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22626/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Youth Services Funding
Bernard Durkan
274. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the full extent of grant aid or other support available through her Department to the various youth organisations throughout the country, including County Kildare, in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22627/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Juvenile Offenders
Bernard Durkan
275. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department continues to engage with juvenile offenders with a view to providing rehabilitative or educational supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22628/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Youth Services
Bernard Durkan
276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the aspect of youth affairs that has generated most concern in the past eight years; the extent to which adequate action was taken; the quality and efficacy of measures put in place to address such issues; if further action is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22629/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Sports Capital Programme
Bernard Durkan
51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has evaluated the sporting and recreational infrastructure throughout the country with a view to a continuation of the programme of providing facilities locally and nationally to ensure all communities throughout the country have reasonable access to such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22138/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Road Network
Bernard Durkan
83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has examined existing road networks throughout the country in both urban and rural areas with a view to the identification of apparent difficulties in respect of capacity and the need to ensure the completion of the national arterial road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22137/17]