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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I am saying it is virtually impossible to police what the Deputy is suggesting. He is suggesting that gardaí will have to walk into wherever there is a group of people and go from one to the other asking, "Do you have a doctor's certificate?" There could be a guy there who does not have one who is using it for recreational purposes. He is just having fun he is just getting a high for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I do not accept the analogy because there are issues regarding methadone which is the degree to which methadone reduces the level of indulgence, use or whatever the case may be and not for medicinal purposes. For that reason a new product, which I have mentioned to the Chairman, is now available which will in fact correct that. It breaks the habit-forming urge that is there. I presume that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: In fact it is not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Boyd Barrett seems to have the notion that medicinal cannabis will cure everything, including political ills. It will not do any of those things I can assure him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: It is not going to work that way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: There is always time. The Chairman should not encourage me.

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Domestic Violence Bill is proposed legislation. Can the Taoiseach indicate its current location and status, and when it is likely to be finally passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the level of school bullying at primary and second level schools throughout the country; if particular issues have arisen which may benefit from specific attention; if traditional methods of dealing with the issue continue to be effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the ability of his Department to meet the full requirements in respect of special needs teachers and special needs assistants at primary and second level; the steps being taken to address emerging needs in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16709/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a visa will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17039/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to previous parliamentary questions and arising therefrom in the case of a person (details supplied), if she will defer the proposal to deport pending a review of the evidence currently en route under separate cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17056/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Shortages (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which upskilling facilities continue to remain available to maximise the capability of the workforce in changing or challenging times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17127/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the number of apprenticeships created in the past 12 months; the likely development in this area in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17128/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which the requirements in terms of special needs teachers and SNAs has been met at primary and second level for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17129/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which negotiations have taken place with the relevant authorities to facilitate the construction of a urgently needed special school (details supplied); the reason the construction of a new bridge was allowed to interfere with the construction of the school; if discussions will take place to resolve the matter at an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the number of apprenticeships throughout the various trades awarded in County Kildare in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17131/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set down the number of extra teachers who have taken up employment at primary and second level over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17132/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which special needs school places are readily available at primary and second level throughout the country at appropriate locations to ensure the availability of such places within reason for children seeking the facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17133/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which facilities for children with autism or Asperger's syndrome continue to remain available and accessible at primary and second level throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17138/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Apr 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which facilities to meet the educational needs at primary and second level, of children with autism or Asperger's syndrome throughout County Kildare remain available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17139/17]