Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he can forecast economic prospects over the next five years, in view of the variety of potential challenges globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15414/24]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps which can be taken to encourage lenders, directly or through the medium of the Central Bank, when dealing with borrowers in arrears to take into account the willingness of the borrowers to make reasonable repayments in line with their circumstances rather than liquidation, particularly in circumstances in which the family home or small business is concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15415/24]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which working capital is being provided by the various lending institutions for the farming and business sectors, with particular reference to the need to ensure the ability of productive sectors to have ready access to competitively priced credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15416/24]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to monitor the levels of bank charges being imposed by various banks; the basis for such charges, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15417/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when a school place can be facilitated for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13752/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

450. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if and when a school place can and will be facilitated in the desired school of a child (details supplied); if all efforts can be made to ensure a school place in the required school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14242/24]

Social Welfare Code

Bernard Durkan

732. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the blind pension is means tested while the invalidity pension is not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13742/24]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

737. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied that all calculations for the purpose of determining an entitlement to an increase for a qualified adult for the State pension (contributory) have been determined correctly in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13901/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

738. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when child benefit will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13916/24]

Personal Public Service Numbers

Bernard Durkan

770. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14412/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

771. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in a review in the case of a person (details supplied); the extent to which they can qualify for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14414/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

772. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which arrangements can be made for the recovery of overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting update of tax-free allowances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14418/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

773. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when payment of illness benefit will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14430/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

822. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will receive their naturalisation certificate following their citizenship ceremony that took place on 19 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13732/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

823. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13733/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

824. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13734/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

825. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied) [13735/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

826. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13736/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

827. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13737/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

828. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13738/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

829. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications received for citizenship in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; the number of applications received in the same years that are still pending; the efforts being taken to address any backlogs arising from these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13746/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

880. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of entitlements to residency, long-term residency, stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14420/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

881. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which application for long-term residency/citizenship will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied) who currently has stamp 4 status and is awaiting an upgrade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14421/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

882. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in determination of residency entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a decision in respect of citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14422/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

883. 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. [14424/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

884. 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. [14425/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

885. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an extension of status/visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14426/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

886. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and/or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14434/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

896. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a final decision in respect of an application for citizenship will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14664/24]

Legal Aid

Bernard Durkan

903. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total spent by the State on legal aid in the past ten years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14781/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Bernard Durkan

1105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify whether early access to therapy and support services can be provided to a child when one guardian consents and one guardian refuses to consent; if any guidelines have been issued in this particular area or are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14179/24]

Rights of Way

Bernard Durkan

1112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons who previously have had rights of way to their property via a nursing home (details supplied) heretofore; the number of any such rights that have been affected by changes in operation of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14340/24]

Disability Diagnoses

Bernard Durkan

1117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a diagnosis will be forthcoming in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14413/24]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

1118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which the children of a person (details supplied) can enjoy the protected offered through Tusla and An Teach Tearmainn during ongoing family law discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14423/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to ensure that medical assessment for autism is provided for the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/24]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an appropriate appointment and treatment in early date can be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14026/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a full medical card will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) who has eight dependent children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14416/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1378. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when provision can be made for a person (details supplied); if adequate facilities remain available to meet such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14427/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1379. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1380. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14432/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when appropriate knee surgery will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an ADHD assessment can be secured for a person (details supplied) who requires same to be completed as soon as possible, whose family are concerned for their well-being, who was in State care aged 5 to 18, and whose GP has now referred them to the appropriate services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14808/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when all the recommendations contained in the report on the Defence Forces are likely to be implemented including the issues around gender-based violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13228/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the European Union might see fit to contribute towards this country's defence and security with particular reference to coastal air and sea surveillance, given the significant shoreline and the multiplicity of undersea cables in the seas around our coast and the contribution this could make to European security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13229/24]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure in the course of the provision of the extension of the Luas to Confey, Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock that the disruption to local populations in each of the towns and surrounding areas is minimised both in the course of construction and thereafter arising from its design and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive specialist training to deal with emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13440/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13441/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for 2024; the extent to which he plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13442/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements and resignations in the Defence Forces have been replaced with a view to ensuring an adequate management structure throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13443/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which participation by the Defence Forces in international missions is envisaged in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13444/24]