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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive reply. To what degree are he and his Department pursuing the alternative markets that are currently emerging and which might become available, with a view to identifying the best possible options as we proceed? Given that it is in the interests of businesses to keep costs as low as possible, to what extent is the Tánaiste satisfied that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: In the Tánaiste's experience, has the UK's position softened in any way as we approach the end of the year or has it hardened? To what extent does he expect the UK's attitude to impact on the final analysis of our particular economic situation?

Maternity Leave Benefit Extension: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Thursday, 16 July 2020.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We must wait for the appropriate Minister to arrive before taking the second Topical Issue matter. The third Topical Issue matter is in the name of Deputy Sherlock to discuss the planning and construction of an inner relief road for Mallow, County Cork. We have a Minister for that matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Who is taking it?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am aware of that but he is waiting quietly in the wings. Whether he remains quiet for long remains to be seen.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has exceeded the time anyway.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: As it is now past midnight, the Dáil stands adjourned until 9.30 a.m. when it will reconvene at the Convention Centre Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Priorities (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to combine enterprise and innovation in the context of maximising economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis; the degree to which he has identified precise job numbers to be realised in this context on an annual basis over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15688/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to encourage foreign direct investment in the future in view of Brexit and the international political scene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16003/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to set specific targets for job creation with a view to a major positive impact on the creation of employment in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16004/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he can liaise with his colleagues throughout the European Union with a view to maximisation of efforts in a co-ordinated fashion to support job creation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis and Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16005/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Priorities (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of the mission statement of his Department in the context of the recovery of Ireland and the European Union following the Covid-19 crisis and the added complication of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16006/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps to be taken to bring about economic recovery following the economic impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16007/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Relations (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which alternative markets continue to be found for Irish products in view of the impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16008/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Relations (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which efforts continue to be made to identify new markets throughout the European Union and globally for Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16011/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he is of the view that the available funding under the microenterprise loan scheme can be made available to a vastly increased number of applicants thereby increasing their chances of recovery and progress in the aftermath of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16009/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which efforts continue to be made to invest in modern industry throughout the island of Ireland with a view to ensuring the maximum positive impact on international markets for products originating throughout the island ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he continues to support and drive the creation of new enterprises in the indigenous sector nationally with particular reference on the need to encourage the generation of employment throughout the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16012/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he remains confident that Ireland continues to have the ability to attract foreign direct investment at a level required meet the economic needs of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16125/20]