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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent to which the Minister and her Department have been able to assist with issues of deprivation in both urban and rural communities arising from the impact of Covid.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his informative and comprehensive reply. Does the Minister of State and his Department continue to liaise with the various communities in both urban and rural areas with a view to determining the extent to which any further assistance might yet need to be added?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State again for his reply. Does his Department continue to be in contact with the local authorities and the health services in their respective areas with a view to having local input and advice at the coalface and to directing, or redirecting as the case may be, to ensure that assistance is available and continues to be available?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Corporate Governance (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Question No. 93 is in the name of Deputy O'Reilly and Deputy Quinlivan has been nominated.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Question No. 96 replied to with Written Answers.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she expects the LEADER programme to address the multi-various issues affecting urban and rural communities throughout the country in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43201/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Preparations (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he remains in contact with his EU colleagues in an effort to ensure the coordination of trans-EU efforts to cater for any aftershock of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43836/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Preparations (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he remains satisfied as to the adequacy of measures taken to protect the economy as Brexit unfolds; his views on whether the alternative arrangements are sufficient insofar as is possible, meet all eventualities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43835/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Preparations (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he is of the view sufficient provision has been made to compensate for losses of jobs or export markets in respect of goods or services in the aftermath of Brexit; if he remains satisfied that adequate provision has been made to withstand the initial trade shock of developments; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Unemployment Data (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he anticipates further reduction in unemployment levels as the curtailment of Covid-19 increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44635/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: National Training Fund (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which his Department anticipates re-employment of persons with specific skills after Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44636/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps taken or planned to protect employment in the event of another surge of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44637/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Preparations (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he and his Department continue to establish new trading links globally to compensate for job losses related to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44638/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Preparations (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department have engaged in the promotion of Irish exports, new trade links and alternative markets to compensate for any loss of markets through Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44641/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s international network of embassies can be utilised in the promotion of trade and Irish exports in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44639/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the continued availability of Covid-related supports in the services and manufacturing sectors particularly in the event of any further surge in the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44642/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Competitiveness (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which technology, education and the availability of suitable business and housing accommodation continue to be an issue in regard to the creation of further employment nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44643/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 239. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to further streamline the application process for work permits with particular reference to the issuing of decisions in a quick manner, therefore avoiding unnecessary delays for businesses in hiring the appropriate staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44644/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 240. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he expects the island of Ireland in its entirety to remain an attractive location for foreign direct investment post-Brexit and into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44608/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Enterprise Plans (17 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 241. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he continues to support and drive the creation of new enterprises in the indigenous sector nationally with particular reference to the need to encourage the generation of employment in all regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44609/20]