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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: A vital button: the silence button. I apologise for that. There are some situations where women, particularly in cases of nuisance or unwanted sexual advances, are reluctant to go outside, when taking the immediate step of reporting, the appropriate authority within the structures of the profession or the business. How do we respond to those kinds of situations? I do not wish to encourage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I have to move on. I have one last question, if the Chairman will allow. We all have dealt with cases where situations developed which required the disclosure to be made in the normal way. We also know cases in which people make allegations that are not well grounded. This brings me back to the initial examination of the complaint and who examines it, and the degree to which a clear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Chairman, I think there should be. It is important, particularly if we want a responsive situation in terms of the questions raised by the complainant. In the event that the complaint is not valid, that needs to be dealt with at an early stage in order to protect the complainant and the person against whom the complaint is made. Do we have procedures in place in that regard at present? If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: It is a race against time every morning. I thank our witnesses for coming before the committee and for the detail given in their submissions. It is hugely important in respect of an issue of this nature that adequate information is made available and that the integrity of the treatment is protected. The benefit-risk assessment carried out has been fairly thorough. Are the witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: That is fine. The other part of that question concerns the thoroughness, or otherwise, of an investigation in response to protected disclosures from complainants. How will it be possible to know that sufficient time, effort and impartiality will be applied to the investigation of complaints? I am willing to take answers from all witnesses.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this subject. In the first instance, I am one of those who would be reluctant to observe restrictions on persons travelling about their business and their enjoyment in the country. However, the call had to be made, and was made at the appropriate time. It was felt then that the restrictions were important in curtailing the degree to which the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department continue to assist in the recovery of the tourism, sport, culture and entertainment sectors in the context of Covid-19 with particular reference to rejuvenating these sectors within the shortest timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47900/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of any ongoing discussions she continues to have with the major stakeholders throughout the tourism, entertainment, sport, arts, media and culture sectors with a view to monitoring the progress to date in the alleviation of the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47901/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce waiting times to sit a driving test given that some persons are waiting at least six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47656/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the tourism industry is likely to recover over the next 12 months; if she plans to take any further initiatives to stimulate the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48344/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department have examined the most important features of the tourism industry to which she can offer assistance or encouragement towards recovery in the wake of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48345/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department propose to take specific initiatives to help the recovery of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48346/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which her Department has identified a particular need for the tourism sector with specific reference to recovery and restoration of employment to the maximum extent possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48347/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when capital sports grants are likely to be awarded and granted in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48348/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if major capital sports projects are likely to be announced; if any changes to previous policy in this regard are contemplated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48349/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department proposes to put special emphasis on local sporting and community organisations when considering the allocation of grants in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48350/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department has directly supported the arts in 2021; her plans for the future in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48351/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she and her Department have identified any particular areas in which further assistance to the arts will be provided in the wake of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48352/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 267. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which employment is being restored throughout the arts community; if any further particular issues have arisen which might warrant her attention in the wake of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48353/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department are engaged in the promotion of Irish culture at home and abroad targeting the tourism and education sectors in particular thereby creating a new awareness at home and abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48354/21]