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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Equality Issues (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. Regarding his early observations, has he identified any particular issues pertaining to the Traveller or Roma community, such as lack of education leading to ongoing equality later in life, asylum seekers and refugees awaiting status or in direct provision, related not to the standard of accommodation but to their particular status and does he foresee ways and means of...

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I call on the Independent Group. Are Deputies Pringle and Connolly sharing time?

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Is it five minutes each?

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, and Deputy Duffy are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bullying in Educational Institutions (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which allegations of bullying in academia have been identified and resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31279/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bullying in Educational Institutions (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: My question refers to allegations of bullying alleged to have taken place or that is still taking place in third level institutions and to request that an investigation be carried out.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bullying in Educational Institutions (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. Was it a surprise that this activity was ongoing in third level institutions? Had there been many complaints made over the years in respect of it and, if so, what was done about them? Are they ongoing and being investigated? Presumably, the survey being done will uncover some of that. Is the Minister satisfied that the action being taken now will be adequate to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bullying in Educational Institutions (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Complaints were made to the institutions. Can he give any indication at this stage as to what the response was on foot of those complaints? Were they taken seriously? Was any internal investigation carried out at the time, which one would have expected to take place? If so, what action, if any, was taken? Was there a common reaction or...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he expects to influence the higher education system to ensure the ongoing availability of a steady stream of highly qualified technicians and academics on par with the best in the world, thus providing a workforce competent in the skills now required in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 492. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has observed a shortfall in the number of graduates emerging from third-level in any of the disciplines; if corrective measures may be appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31674/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the likely requirement of a very high level of technical and academic excellence in the future to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive workplace.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: In a previous incarnation, I had occasion to visit eastern Europe where great emphasis was placed on technical skills and on polytechnics and it produced very well qualified students. On the report which the Minister is awaiting, I welcome his response in respect of encouraging, through the educational system, the location of jobs with high skill requirements. This needs to continue well...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 385. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for jobseeker's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30943/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 397. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for jobseeker’s transitional payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31143/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 398. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for the one-parent family payment in the case of a person (details supplied); when the appeal will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31144/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 399. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); when the appeal will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31153/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 418. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31531/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 422. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review will be undertaken into an application for an increase for qualified adult and children in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31552/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 424. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to bring forward the increase in parental benefit from April 2021 to 2020, in view of the difficulty in obtaining suitable childcare options due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31578/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (20 Oct 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 436. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for a State pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31758/20]