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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council, Brexit, Future of Europe and Western Balkans: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (7 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Look around here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council, Brexit, Future of Europe and Western Balkans: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (7 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Minister of State on her personal input in the portfolio she has been given. She has done herself and the country proud. I compliment her colleagues - the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and other Ministers - who have engaged in the debate on Brexit. They have done extremely well. On that basis, I note that we are coming to a critical stage in the negotiations and should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Chronic Disease Management: Discussion (7 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the delegates for their attendance. I am sorry for hopping in and out of the meeting. I was supposed to be in the Dáil Chamber on two occasions, but I missed out on both. I welcome everything that has been said about addressing the needs of patients who have suffered a stroke, have a heart condition or general health issues. Advertising is hugely important and has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Chronic Disease Management: Discussion (7 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: It is ten years since we had them and there was huge sponsorship by our old friends, the pharmaceutical firms.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Chronic Disease Management: Discussion (7 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I could do one of them.

Business of Dáil (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Before proceeding to the next Topical Issue, the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy McHugh, wishes to make a statement to the House.

Business of Dáil (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which information is available in respect of links between major financial investment corporations or banking institutions with national or international aid agencies; if the agencies involved have been audited in recent times; if such links might indicate a conflict of interest; if there are other implications in the context...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which major private contributors to international aid organisations have secured an understanding for a quid pro quo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11571/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the United Nations might be reinvigorated with a view to re-establishing its importance as major peace keeper and champion of human rights in all areas throughout the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11572/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that will be taken by the membership of the UN with a view to making that organisation respected and effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11573/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which all Irish aid, bilateral and general, has successfully been delivered to those for whom it was intended in all locations throughout Africa, the Middle East, Haiti and-or other locations that have suffered disaster in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11575/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to address the threat of international terrorism; if particular initiatives are likely with a view to protecting peaceful citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11576/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts are ongoing within the European Union to address the issue of Euroscepticism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11577/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he remains assured that all other EU member states support Ireland's position in negotiations on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11578/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the new steps that can be taken to address the refugee crisis in Syria and Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11579/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia continue to receive cooperation and support from the European Union; the extent to which Ireland's trade with such countries can be enhanced post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11581/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth Rate (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which growth figures continue to remain in line with projections and in keeping with general economic targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11477/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth Rate (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic projections continue to be affected by Brexit; the degree to which it is likely that diversification in terms of trade can be provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11478/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth Rate (8 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which a review of economic targets is necessary in view of the increased potential impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11479/18]