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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (29 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the case of applicants for the State pension, contributory, who fall short of the required number of contributions in order to qualify has been examined; if pro rata payments will be considered in such cases in view of the fact that such contributors receive no benefit for their contributions; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Youth Unemployment (29 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which youth unemployment continues to be specifically targeted by way of ensuring the availability of the maximum number of training places, internships, apprenticeships or temporary employment opportunities particularly in the context of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19505/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Benefit (29 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review of eligibility for child benefit will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19517/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: While we all recognise the urgent need to continue with best safety practice regarding Covid-19, in the event that regulations might be lifted to allow the opening of pubs in mid-August, would it be possible to ensure that all pubs can open simultaneously, provided they can implement social distancing?

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on this Bill. I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on bringing it forward in good time. It is progressive and positive. It supports industry and companies that give employment. It is necessary. As a result of it coming before the House, jobs will definitely be saved. The investment is good and will benefit all of our...

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: He is getting impatient.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I remind Members that at approximately 8.10 p.m., the Minister has to reply. There are three speakers still to go. I ask them to keep that in mind.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to the Minister but I have to put the question at this time. Perhaps she can relay the rest of the information to the Deputies who raised that issue.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The information I have before me is that I must put the question at 8.15 p.m.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, Minister, but I have to put the question. The instructions are here in front of me and if I do not do it, I will be in trouble. There is a time limit and I must put the question now.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I advise Deputies to present their concerns regarding specific provisions on Committee Stage, if possible. I must put the question.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Howlin.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I know.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mattie McGrath is next. I am trying to get as many people as I can in and give the Minister time to reply to the points raised. I will then come to a second round of questions.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy. I must call on two more speakers, one of whom he knows well.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I again thank the Deputy. Deputies Michael Healy-Rae and Daly are the next speakers. I want to allow the Minister an opportunity to address the issues that have been raised because there is no sense in doing otherwise.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Deputy to apply the handbrake to his speech.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I want to be fair and bring in the final speaker.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I want to advise Deputy Kenny that in five minutes I will put a question.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has an opportunity to put the amendment now, or wait for the guillotine.