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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent of the time taken to process applications for visas, whether they be work visas or immigration requirements, in the immigration section of the Department, given the importance of the need to facilitate the economic recovery that will follow the pandemic.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate the magnitude of the task. Nonetheless, the size of the task ahead should not become a dominant factor or feature. It should be possible at this stage to make preparations, which would have to be made in any event. There is likely to be an upsurge in economic activity in the aftermath of the pandemic, which will result in applications for work permits and visas from abroad....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: By way of supplementary or further inquiries, two issues arise. The first issue is the extent to which a positive outcome can be expected with regard to applications for work-related visas. How quickly, for instance, can the employer here expect a positive decision given that all other requirements are met? In addition, the time taken to process applications is an issue, as is the degree...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Paul Donnelly - to discuss the current status of the move of Danu Community Special School school in Dublin 15 to Riversdale Community College; (2) Deputy Thomas Pringle - to discuss the Brandon report and the HSE response or...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Seanad amendment Nos. 4, 6, 9 and 13 are related and may be discussed together.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Agreement to the Seanad amendments is reported to the House. A message will be sent to Seanad Éireann acquainting it accordingly.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Boyd Barrett was in possession when the debate adjourned. There are ten minutes remaining in that slot. The rest of the time may be taken By Deputy Bríd Smith.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Boyd Barrett is quite prepared and well capable to fill the space. He may proceed.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: As there are no Government or other speakers, I invite the Minister of State to reply.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Sinn Féin's slot is next. Deputies Martin Kenny and Patricia Ryan have 20 minutes

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he is confident that adequate apprenticeships or retraining places remain available throughout 2021 and thereafter for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36764/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects the number of training and apprenticeship places to be sufficient to meet the demand in each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37115/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department continues to coordinate opportunities to emphasise the sciences, innovation and research with a view to ensuring the maximum level of preparedness to graduates through such channels having particular regard to the needs in an ever increasingly competitive market place; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the strength of An Garda Síochána at present is sufficient to meet the policing requirements in all areas throughout the country both urban and rural; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36758/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his Department continues to liaise with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with a view to maximising carbon sequestration without damaging the capacity of the food producing sector of the economy given the high level of sustainability of food production here which enables that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that can be taken to ensure the provision of a school place suitable to meeting requirements in the case of a person (details supplied); if immediate action will be taken to make provision for a person of such needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37149/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of an adequate number of places for students wishing to pursue courses of an academic or technical nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37114/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and his Department have planned for the likely increased demand in fourth-level education in the future with particular reference to the need to stay in pace with or at least on par with international trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37120/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and his Department can foresee opportunities in the future for fourth-level graduates given current market demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37131/21]