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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Hospital Consultants Contract: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I do not accept that at all because it has been suggested to me that it is more economical to park patients in corridors and waiting areas and to close wards at the same time. I do not accept that. I think it is far more effective, efficient and comfortable for everybody, both those working in the system and those in receipt of services from the system, to at least have the wards open so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Hospital Consultants Contract: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry. I have to leave, as the Chairman knows. I ask that, at some stage in the not-too-distant future, we have another meeting to discuss this issue and to find out if we can monitor the activity in the system and identify the snags that some consultants make known to me that I think are simple to resolve, and I am only a simple guy, apart from the fact that my hair has gone grey now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Hospital Consultants Contract: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: What percentage of those were interviewed on RTÉ?

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which, in the context of the capital review programme, he expects to be in a position to make provision for the projects previously identified as being integral to crucial infrastructure investment; if he will extend the remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/17]

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which investment in infrastructure is likely to remain part of reform within the public sector while meeting necessary objectives to facilitate economic requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53942/17]

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the capital review, what is the extent to which the Minister has managed to identify the most critical elements of infrastructure with a view to completing them in a reasonable period?

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Has the Minister placed special emphasis on the need to identify particularly sensitive infrastructure items with a view to recognising the fundamental elements they present in terms of delivery to a wider circle? To what extent does he see the possibility of advancing those as a priority?

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: They are very important.

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. If the Minister intends going in that direction, will favourable consideration be given to requisitions from the various bodies whose responsibility it is to deliver in these projects, whether they relate to road, rail, bridge or elements of health and education services? To what extent will he sympathetically deal with those in the event of the responsible bodies and...

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: That is why I asked the question.

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I might be able to help the Minister with that.

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which his Department plans to incorporate further reforms throughout the services with a view to achieving better value for money, improved economic impact and delivery of services to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53472/17]

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he remain satisfied regarding the extent to which ongoing reforms are likely to continue to be of benefit in a meaningful way to the public, the public sector and the taxpayer in general?

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I raised this issue previously in the context of the Central Bank (Consolidation) Bill regarding the possibility of including in the legislation provisions to deal with the increased vigour with which third party lenders are pursuing borrowers. This will result in the repossession of family homes, small businesses and small farms and will create a huge problem for the housing market in terms...

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Deputies Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Seán Crowe and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire wish to share time. Is that agreed? Agreed. There are 15 minutes in the slot.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners can arrange for a deferral of payment in respect of income tax owed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53929/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Departments or bodies under their aegis that are deemed to be best performing in terms of public expenditure and reform with respect to impact on the economic situation in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53936/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if in the context of public expenditure and reform, he has identified specific areas of potential overexpenditure that may require attention in the course of 2017 or thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53937/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role he expects reform throughout the public sector to impact on economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53938/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects reform to remain part of economic strategy affecting the public or indirectly in the private sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53941/17]