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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (24 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if adequate funding is available for housing adaptation grants, particularly for those local authorities facing the highest demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11865/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (24 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has examined the number of group water schemes in place or pending in all areas with a view to ascertaining if reliable provision and structures can be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11867/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (24 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress achieved in resolving outstanding issues of planning compliance or otherwise determining outstanding matters at the waterways in Sallins, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11868/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Air Quality (24 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he monitors and identifies air pollutants; if they are increasing; the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11869/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (24 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 433. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the eligibility of a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme, including when he will issue a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11326/16]

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the adequacy of provisions in the special needs sector, with particular reference to the number of teachers, special needs assistants and school places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10757/16]

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Arising from the Minister's reply, does he remain committed to re-evaluating the requirements? In light of demographic changes, is he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the provision of school places, particularly with regard to teachers and special needs assistants? Is he satisfied that throughout the country in all circumstances he will be able to meet the needs as presented by...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister believe it is possible to meet the needs in particular areas throughout the country where specific pressure for school places has arisen and where, annually, parents find themselves having to look for alternative places for their children, whether it be because of a need for resources or a diagnosis of autism? That involves both teaching and accommodation requirements which...

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As a former Whip and someone who has been around this Chamber for a couple of years, I should make some comments on the points made in the document. With every turn in the road, there comes a need for change. If one keeps going straight, one ends up in the fence. The general election saw the people bring about change in a certain direction. It is very difficult to figure out what was...

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Excuse me, Deputy, I need to correct the record. I may have inadvertently announced the name of Deputy Dara Murphy when I called out the list of speakers earlier. I should have called out Deputy Darragh O'Brien. Deputy Murphy was not on the list.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: As the next speakers on the list, Deputies Dara Murphy and Éamon Ó Cuív, are not present, I call Deputy Louise O'Reilly.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I propose to call Deputy Catherine Murphy. Deputy Thomas Byrne is in the House. The Ceann Comhairle had agreed that he would be facilitated as soon as possible. I will proceed with Deputy Catherine Murphy and then call Deputy Thomas Byrne. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The next speaker on my list is Deputy Thomas Byrne who, unfortunately, is stuck in traffic. Therefore, I call the next speaker who is Deputy Brendan Howlin.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Tiglin Challenge (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome and congratulate our visitors. It is clear that they have a thorough knowledge of the subject matter with which they deal, and with which we all deal every day. They have an understanding of the issues which is exemplary and I congratulate them on their approach. Does Tiglin have approved housing body status? As the Chairman knows, I am not a particular friend of the approved...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Tiglin Challenge (19 May 2016)

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Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Tiglin Challenge (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: However, I am a strong supporter of the kind of support being provided by Tiglin. The situation with regard to rough sleepers cannot be resolved just by providing an emergency bed for one night at a time. There must be some continuity of care, as Tiglin has proven. Has Tiglin reached a point where it cannot cope with the number of inquiries it receives? Has it assessed and quantified...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Tyrrelstown Residents (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Chairman will be shocked to know I agree most entirely with the previous speaker.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Tyrrelstown Residents (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: My party is open for membership at the moment.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Tyrrelstown Residents (19 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I disagree, however, with the resolution proposed by Deputy Coppinger. This is where we can do something and have a great deal in common. The Chairman will be equally shocked to know that a number of my constituents live in Tyrrelstown, Ongar and various other places and they come to me on a regular basis. Like every other member, I have a general knowledge of the position. I agree the...