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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Priorities Exiting Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests. I recall the many interesting exchanges we have had over the years. Dr. Healy and I have had more than one. It is good to renew the debate. First of all, I agree entirely in relation to the housing situation. I said that many years ago. Dr. Healy will recall, at a meeting that I had with him more than 20 years ago, I predicted that the biggest single issue to...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Priorities Exiting Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: That is true, as Dr. Healy said, but they are not people who are angry or are expressing the anger. That is a different group of people That is the point that I am making.

Situation in Belarus: Motion (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am happy to have an opportunity once again to speak on this subject. Through the good offices of the Ceann Comhairle, I had a Topical Issue debate on the subject last week. For that, I was grateful. I believe, having listened to the various speeches in the House, that it is generally recognised that a situation is developing in Belarus caused by its hijacking of a civilian aircraft en...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I will allow a supplementary question from Deputy Ó Murchú.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Ó Snodaigh was not interrupted when he was speaking. I ask that he not interrupt other speakers.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he is engaged in the protection against cyber-attacks across all Departments and the bodies under their aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29384/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his Department continues to meet targets in respect of the environment, climate and communications with particular reference to the ongoing progress in each sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29383/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the broadband roll-out throughout the country has been 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. [29807/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when effective and efficient high-speed broadband will be provided to a person (details supplied); his plans for upgrade of connection in this area given same is required for work and educational purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29138/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband is progressing and in such a way as to enhance the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29805/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his Department continues to meet climate change targets in conjunction with the protection of the agri-food business; the main issues of conflict if any, that exist with his proposals for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29798/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the success to date in meeting carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29799/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the main areas of environmental protection requirements deemed at present to be urgent; the action to date in hand or proposed to deal with any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29800/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he and his Department have in hand further enhanced measures to ensure the protection of all Departments and bodies under their aegis from any cyber-attacks in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29801/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent of the shift away from fossil fuels for the generation of electricity; if this is in line with targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29802/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the national grid currently relies and draws on renewable energy as a percentage of total requirement; if he has specific new proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29803/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the national waste management plan continues to address the relevant issues with particular reference to reduction, reuse and recycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29804/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in reducing the collective dependency on plastic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29806/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (1 Jun 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of broadband connection points installed in County Kildare to date in 2021; the number of points expected to be installed over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29808/21]