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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (30 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which refurbishment plans are in hand in respect of existing Garda stations in County Kildare or replacement in lieu thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4665/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (30 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which promotional prospects remain available to prison staff in all prisons nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4666/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implications for Health Sector of United Kingdom's Withdrawal from the EU: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: After Brexit the United Kingdom will, effectively, be a third country. I acknowledge the preparatory work already done and congratulate the delegates on the options they have covered. Dipping a little further into the food quality controls that will apply, as a third country the United Kingdom will import from and export to third countries and, presumably, the European Union. If there is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implications for Health Sector of United Kingdom's Withdrawal from the EU: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: During the foot and mouth epidemic in the UK, satisfactory arrangements were put in place to ensure no contamination came from the UK or vice versa. There did not seem to be any great backlogs at ports or airports. It was done efficiently and effectively. I presume cognisance has been taken of that to put something comparable in place now. I will move on very quickly to the supply of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implications for Health Sector of United Kingdom's Withdrawal from the EU: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: They are available and manufactured here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implications for Health Sector of United Kingdom's Withdrawal from the EU: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Has the HSE revised any of that with a view to an alternative in the event of there being a difficulty gaining access to the UK site, either for children or for adults?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which she continues to maximise opportunities for the expansion of business through the medium of innovation technology nationally with particular reference to the need to encourage and ensure an even spread of investment throughout the regions thus alleviating the pressure on the more densely populated areas; and if she...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: On the same theme, my question is on the need for continued focus on increased investment throughout the regions, with a view to alleviating the pressure on the more densely populated areas and utilising modern technology in the course thereof.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Has consideration been given to the use of digital highways? I refer here to using modern technology such as broadband throughout the regions and prioritising investment in areas where such technology is available in order to alleviate traffic congestion in more densely-populated areas and create greater opportunities for employment?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: To what extend can the Department can monitor the level of the investment in those regions on a weekly or monthly basis with a view to creating specific job opportunities?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The adoption, tracing and information (No. 2) Bill, which follows on the Adoption, Tracing and Information (No. 1) Bill is still awaiting transition through the House. The Adoption, Tracing and Information (No. 1) Bill has been passed by the Oireachtas but the adoption, tracing and information (No. 2) Bill is still becalmed. When is it likely to be moved on?

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I call on Deputy Stephen Donnelly.

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Martin Kenny, who is sharing time with Deputy Quinlivan.

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Donnelly, please allow Deputy O'Sullivan to continue.

Message from Business Committee (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann has completed its consideration, under Standing Order 27AC, of a request from the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to waive the requirement to give the general scheme or draft heads of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Bill on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019 to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she continues to take the necessary measures to ensure continued investment in manufacturing and services nationally regardless of the shape Brexit may take; the degree to which new markets are being identified and created; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4640/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration is being given to appointing an Irish consul in Guinea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4911/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Assessments (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of property tax due in respect of the former home of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4933/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 274 of 18 December 2018, the residency status and potential for upgrade or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); if a case can take such a length of time to process; if there is a likelihood of action in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (31 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if travel documents will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4905/19]