Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a means can be found to update stamp 4 in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49637/19]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49638/19]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when visas to join will be issued in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49639/19]

Refugee Status Applications

Bernard Durkan

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if asylum and refugee status has been determined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49640/19]

Leave to Remain

Bernard Durkan

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if further consideration will be given to leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49641/19]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the case for naturalisation will be concluded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49642/19]

Prison Service Staff

Bernard Durkan

127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons recruited to the Prison Service, male and female, in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49654/19]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility for residency status, stamp 4 and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49657/19]

Assisted Decision Making

Bernard Durkan

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding arrangements he will put in place to address the concerns of the Supreme Court as expressed in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49666/19]

Assisted Decision Making

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will fully commence all parts of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 following the comments by the Supreme Court in a case on 17 October 2019 regarding the wardship process and the lack of clarity relating to the legal test under the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871 for deciding if a person lacks decision making capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49667/19]

Home Help Service Provision

Bernard Durkan

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when extra home help hours will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49662/19]

Respite Care Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason no respite or respite grant has been made available in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49663/19]

Medical Card Applications

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49664/19]

Electric Vehicles

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of electrically propelled vehicles in use throughout public transport or the State sector; the progress in recent years in this regard; his expectation for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49643/19]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his climate change energy polices compare with applicable policies in other EU states with particular reference to greenhouse gas reduction and the phasing out of fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49644/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects climate change policies to appeal to individual householders and businesses in the context of the reduction of greenhouse gases; if he can ensure sufficient uptake to achieve the result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49645/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which recognition is given to the fact that Ireland produces food to meet the need of more than 40 million persons under the most efficient production methods resulting in the lowest carbon level in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49646/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he remains satisfied that sufficient carbon reduction proposals are in place to meet national targets while at the same time protecting the agrifood sector here and the low carbon level in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49647/19]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects the national broadband plan to be in a position to compete internationally in terms of capacity, quality standards and speed in all areas nationwide; the degree to which this contrasts with previous developments over the past 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49648/19]

Mobile Telephony Services

Bernard Durkan

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the quality of mobile telephone services can be improved nationwide in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49649/19]

Electricity Generation

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of electricity being generated from onshore wind, offshore wind, hydro and solar sources; the extent to which this can form part of a reliable electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49650/19]

Electricity Generation

Bernard Durkan

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the daily electricity requirements as provided for by the national grid; the degree to which electricity generation sources are from non-fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49651/19]

Biofuel Obligation Scheme

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the full annual extent of the production and use of bio-diesel and ethanol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49652/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the action plan for climate change is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49668/19]

Alternative Energy Projects

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which alternative energy generation sources contribute to the national grid; the progress in this regard year on year over the past ten years; the expectation for the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49669/19]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Bernard Durkan

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a further basic payment or exceptional needs payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49658/19]

Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if exceptional need payments will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49659/19]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when fuel and heating allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49660/19]

Household Benefits Scheme

Bernard Durkan

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for free scheme and household package in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49661/19]

Farm Household Incomes

Bernard Durkan

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the income of farm families to be protected notwithstanding the impact from Brexit or other market forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49103/19]

Agrifood Sector

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that the agrifood sector will continue in line with expectations while at the same time meeting carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49102/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the proposed new post-primary school at Enfield, County Kildare; the manner in which it is expected to interact with other schools within the catchment area; if Johnstownbridge and Kilshanroe, County Kildare, will be included in the catchment area; the extent to which patronage has been determined; if parents in Johnstownbridge or Kilshanroe have an entitlement to vote in the determination of patronage; when the school will be open for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49350/19]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full extent of upgrades to facilities at a school (details supplied); the stage of the process; the timescale for conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/19]

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to retain the services of a paediatric pain specialist (details supplied) at Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, who may leave the service at the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49354/19]

Mental Health Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position in regard to the extension of the mental health facilities at Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49355/19]

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application by a person (details supplied) for TAMS 11 will be included in respect of tranche 14 of TAMS 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49353/19]

Food Labelling

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the reliability of labelling and traceability structures throughout the food industry with particular reference to imports from third countries; the average number of checks or tests carried out in 2018 and 2019; the way in which this compares with previous years; the number of cases detected which indicate a failure to meet the required standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49445/19]

Fishing Industry

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which fishing remains a viable option for fishing dependent families nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49446/19]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can encourage mitigation action in respect of greenhouse gases with the minimum impact on agriculture production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49447/19]

Cereal Sector

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future prospects for the cereal growing sector with a view to ensuring a reliable income for those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49448/19]

Poultry Industry

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the poultry sector to grow in the short, medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49449/19]

Bovine Disease Controls

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the trends discovered in the extermination of bovine tuberculosis; the areas in which a breakdown seems to have occurred; the causes of each; the action taken or to be taken to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49450/19]

Food Wise 2025 Strategy

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which objectives and targets as set out by Food Wise 2025 are being achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49451/19]

Animal Welfare

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor all aspects of animal welfare including canine and non-sporting equines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49452/19]

Brexit Supports

Bernard Durkan

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which financial supports and-or incentives are in place to address the negative impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49453/19]

Artisan Food Sector

Bernard Durkan

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which opportunities continue to exist for the artisan food sector; the degree to which the industry has grown over the past three years; his expectations for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49454/19]

Tús Programme

Bernard Durkan

276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an extension will be granted to a person (details supplied) on a Tús scheme. [49352/19]

Home Care Packages Provision

Bernard Durkan

56. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision has been made in respect of home care packages, with particular reference to the need to concentrate on home care, thereby alleviating the pressure on hospital bed spaces; if comparisons have been made to achieve best or most effective and efficient practice or both nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48820/19]

Emergency Departments Services

Bernard Durkan

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he continues to make progress in addressing the issue of overcrowding at accident and emergency departments in hospitals nationwide; the extent to which the issues affecting the situation have been identified and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48819/19]

Medicinal Products Availability

Bernard Durkan

349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which patients here have ready access to modern drugs in line with their availability throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49147/19]