Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Garda Resources

Bernard Durkan

90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which extended opening hours of Garda Síochána stations can be facilitated in areas experiencing criminal activity in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17612/16]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

91. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various categories of crime continue to be reported in all Garda Síochána divisions and districts in County Kildare; the degree to which resultant prosecutions continue to be filed and processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17613/16]

Garda Deployment

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí on duty in each division, district and station in County Kildare over three eight-hour shifts on any given day or night in each of the past 12 months; the extent to which enhancement is required in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17614/16]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

93. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the Garda can engage with communities in areas that have experienced criminal activity with a view to reassuring the general public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17615/16]

Prisoner Data

Bernard Durkan

94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners throughout each category currently serving prison sentences; the extent to which first-time offenders in all cases have been offered rehabilitative or educational training or segregation from prisoners with a history of involvement with gangs or recidivists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17616/16]

Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes

Bernard Durkan

95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners that have applied for rehabilitative training throughout the various prisons over the past 12 months; the number granted and the number refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17617/16]

Disability Allowance Applications

Bernard Durkan

149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection why a person (details supplied) was informed that on diagnosis and transfer from jobseeker's allowance to disability allowance it was a requirement that they report to their local social protection office, that evidence of just a savings account prior to proposed marriage was proof of cohabiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17386/16]

Mental Health Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 9 June 2016, the precise extra provisions he put in place to address the matter of self-harm in boys aged 10 to 14 years of age, given the obvious urgent need arising from the increase of 44% in referrals in the age group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17411/16]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

23. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is achieving optimum strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of personnel who retired in the past 12 months; if recruitment is required in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16708/16]

Naval Service Operations

Bernard Durkan

26. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of refugees rescued by Irish Naval Service vessels in the Mediterranean sea; if it will continue with further missions there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16707/16]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Bernard Durkan

284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16817/16]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Bernard Durkan

306. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17051/16]

Medical Card Applications

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17050/16]

Overseas Missions

Bernard Durkan

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on United Nations or European Union related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for any upgrading of equipment has been noted, arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17317/16]

Defence Forces Training

Bernard Durkan

597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Navy and Air Corps training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if any particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17318/16]

Defence Forces Expenditure

Bernard Durkan

598. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including transport, communications and procedures in the Army continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17319/16]

Defence Forces Expenditure

Bernard Durkan

599. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which all sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service are upgraded, improved or refurbished on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17320/16]

Defence Forces Expenditure

Bernard Durkan

600. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which training, equipment and quality and variety of aircraft available to the Air Corps continues to be in line with the best standards internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17321/16]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

601. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces including Reserves, Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements, now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17322/16]

Defence Forces Training

Bernard Durkan

602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which current ongoing training of the Army, Navy and Air Corps including Reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next three years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17323/16]

Defence Forces Reserve Strength

Bernard Durkan

603. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met. [17324/16]

Defence Forces Operations

Bernard Durkan

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies in respect of which they might be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/16]

Defence Forces Operations

Bernard Durkan

605. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defences Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, given the preferability of early deployment and the need for the use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17326/16]

Defence Forces Operations

Bernard Durkan

606. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air-sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/16]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Bernard Durkan

607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/16]

Alternative Energy Projects

Bernard Durkan

9. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for developing an alternative energy sector in line with current and future requirements, the need to meet carbon dioxide emission reduction targets and the need to ensure a robust and reliable energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16168/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Bernard Durkan

30. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to provide high-speed, high-quality broadband and mobile telephony in all areas and to maximise the quality and availability, as available globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16167/16]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16393/16]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

59. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will restore stamp 4 status to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16609/16]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the eligibility of a person (details supplied) to remain under the naturalisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16612/16]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the eligibility of a person (details supplied) under the naturalisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16613/16]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure a person (details supplied) must follow under the residency scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16614/16]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the eligibility of a person (details supplied) to remain; the person's status under the naturalisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16618/16]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

64. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to consider revoking a deportation order on a person (details supplied); if she will suspend the process to facilitate a thorough investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16619/16]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

65. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will favourably consider the case of a person (details supplied) under the family reunification scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16620/16]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure a person (details supplied) must follow under the residency scheme and the naturalisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16621/16]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

67. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure a person (details supplied) must follow under the residency scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16625/16]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure a person (details supplied) must follow under the residency scheme; under the Naturalisation Scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16627/16]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will conclude the process for a person (details supplied) under the naturalisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16630/16]

Family Reunification Applications

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will conclude procedures for persons (details supplied) under the family reunification scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16635/16]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the eligibility of a person (details supplied) under the naturalisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16637/16]

After-School Support Services

Bernard Durkan

111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received submissions in respect of the closure of an after-school care service (details supplied); if he will ensure this service remains available to students and parents, given the high number of families who utilise it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16398/16]

School Staff

Bernard Durkan

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the loss of a teacher at a school (details supplied) with the objective of maintaining the current number of teachers and with reference to reconfiguring class sizes upwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/16]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a person (details supplied) will qualify for higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16629/16]

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Bernard Durkan

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will continue to issue payments to a person (details supplied) under the rent support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16425/16]

Child Benefit Payments

Bernard Durkan

152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will restore payment to a person (details supplied) under the child benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16462/16]

Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent arrears in respect of April and May 2016 will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16610/16]

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to carry out an evaluation of the circumstances in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16611/16]

Disability Allowance Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when appropriate disability allowance, illness benefit or alternative will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16615/16]

Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent support will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16616/16]