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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1155. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in regard to domiciliary care allowance in respect of two children in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3138/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1156. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the circumstances in which it is assumed that an overpayment of jobseeker's allowance had taken place in the case of a person (details supplied); the extent to which current weekly deductions are being made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3139/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payments (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1179. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if arrangements to facilitate the exceptional needs or emergency payment can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3790/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1180. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3807/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1181. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidly pension is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3808/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1182. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3809/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 1183. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal has been made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3819/20]

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I seek further clarification on that issue. Some employers wanting to retain their staff for the duration of the emergency were of the belief that they could subsequently apply for a refund from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. My understanding is that still applies. I would like confirmation.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We now deal with the Department of Defence. I call the Minister of State, who has five minutes, followed by five minutes for each group or party.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy and congratulate him on his maiden speech. May it be the first of many.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the major economic challenges that are emerging now and will remain for a considerable time after the virus has been dealt with, can I be assured that we will not take our eye off the magnitude of the health and social issues that will continue for an equally long time?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask about nursing homes. What measures are being contemplated to maximise the impact of efforts to curtail and contain the disease?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Not at this moment.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I have two quick points relating to banking and the application of rules under the present circumstances. Some lending institutions are applying a system whereby arrears occurring and accruing will be capitalised. This will result in an increase in the monthly mortgage repayment. That will be no great help to the unfortunate mortgage holder. Could it be appended onto the end of the...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I support the expressions made by other Deputies about the victims of this pandemic. It is something that happens to individuals and their families. It hits them like it hits no one else. The battle goes on, as it must. I support what others have said that we must be safe. We must continue with the restrictions that are in place in order to achieve the best possible result. Even with all...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We shall now proceed to statements on Covid-19 and questions for the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I understand Deputy Thomas Byrne is sharing time with Deputy Lawless, six minutes and four minutes.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, as long as we stay within the time.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Bernard Durkan: That sounds like a good deal.