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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Covid-19 Public Health Measures: Update from Health Service Executive (9 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Mr. Reid.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Arising from yesterday's health committee meeting, it would appear that there are obvious fears in the HSE that it will not be possible to meet targets, as already indicated, and that the situation could change dramatically for the worse as time goes by. I support the other speakers in raising the urgent necessity to seek out other ways and means of providing an adequate vaccine supply in...

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this important debate. We must recognise that we have to change from the way we were to the way we will be in terms of standards and levels. We have to raise our game in order to compete with the best, not just nationally but internationally. On the international market, those people coming from a different place with a different background are...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to avail of the two minutes. The Ceann Comhairle and I know this subject well and it is very close to our hearts in the context of County Kildare. I would hate to lose any minute of support for this issue. I believe we need about 800 houses as a matter of urgency - direct build, local authority houses. We also need a revamping of what used to be the local authority loans...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which his Department continues to monitor the progress in the delivery of broadband in urban and rural areas throughout the country having particular regard to the increased reliance on electronic communications given the necessity to work from home; if he is satisfied that the progress to date is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in achieving emission reduction targets in line with the programme for Government whilst at the same time protecting economic progress in the agri-food business or other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the initiatives he plans to take to expedite the availability of reliable, effective, high-speed broadband nationally with particular reference to the need to facilitate those forced to work or study at home arising from the Covid-19 crisis; if he remains satisfied that everything is being done that can be done to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Data (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current ranking of Ireland on the Digital Economy and Society Index; the plans to improve Ireland’s position on the index, with particular reference to comparison with EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13230/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress towards achieving development of the various forms of renewable energy with a view to achieving carbon neutral status within the time limits set out by way of international agreement; if he will accelerate progress in this area while at the same time ensuring the protection of the economic base; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the broadband roll-out throughout the country can be expedited with a view to ensure the availability of sufficient connectivity to enable the maximum number of citizens to work from home or from hubs where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13220/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of new broadband connections being made on a monthly basis notwithstanding the lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13222/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the efforts being made to ensure the provision of reliable high-speed broadband to industrial hubs throughout the country in order to address communication deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which air quality is being protected; the degree to which the measures in place are achieving the desired result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the monitoring of air quality has shown the need for additional measures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13224/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the international community continues to ameliorate or exacerbate climate change trends; the measures taken or proposed to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13225/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the international community accepts the need to contribute to the fight against climate change in a meaningful way; the steps or actions that would need to be taken to achieve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13226/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in achieving targets as set out in the Climate Action Plan 2019 with particular reference to the decarbonisation of the energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13227/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which progress is being made towards the reduction of emissions in line with EU and international targets without negative impact on the agrifood sector; if it is possible at this stage to identify enhanced progress in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13228/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in the development of a new national digital strategy with particular reference to national connectivity being delivered by the national broadband plan; if specific targets in respect of this strategy have been identified; the progress to date in achieving same; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in achieving targets as set out in the waste action plan for a circular economy with particular reference to the reduction of plastic; if targets set in respect of a ban of single use plastics have been met or are on target to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/21]