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Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: One voice. I apologise to the Minister.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should resume his seat. He should be respectful to-----

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is long enough around to know he is out of order.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Please. The Deputy should not do that. That is not fair to anybody else.

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: It is not.

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Venezuela.

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Venezuela.

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: It is very difficult to address a finance Bill in any meaningful way in three and a half minutes but I will do my best. I was entertained by my colleague across the Chamber from Dún Laoghaire. He is a very nice fellow, I have to say, and I am very fond of him.

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: He comes up with some pearls of wisdom from time to time, but then he goes off on a tangent again and I get worried about him. It could be something in the water in Dún Laoghaire. I will have to go and check to see what it is.

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and I will both recall that during the Celtic tiger era, we were always reminded about the massive wealth this country had. We were told we were one of the wealthiest nations on the face of the earth and that we should be doing more for everybody, and so on. We all know what happened-----

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: We know what happened. The wealth was based on the value of property-----

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: -----and incomes. That is where it was based, but overnight - bang - it all disappeared. The whole lot went right out the window and we were soon one of the poorest countries, dependent on everybody else and on charity all around us. We had better believe that. I will follow on from my colleague in regard to utilising on behalf of the nation and encouraging the spending of money by...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which vacancies remain to be filled throughout the various economic sectors; the extent to which particular causes have been identified as being central to the vacancy difficulty; the proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52710/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which efforts are being made to facilitate sectors of industry having difficulty filling staff vacancies; the degree to which particular sectors have been severely affected by this issue; when it is expected that there might be a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52709/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Trade Data (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Irish products currently competing on world markets. [52859/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which staff remain available to return to their respective employment post-Covid-19; if any specific challenges have arisen in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52829/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he remains satisfied that job opportunities are being restored as soon as possible to pre-pandemic levels; the actions already in hand in this regard or contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52830/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which new enterprises continue to be funded in various forms in order to address the negative impact of Covid-19 and Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52831/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which incentives continue to be made available to encourage the manufacturing and services sectors given the impact of both Brexit and Covid-19; if new measures are planned or currently in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52832/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if particular incentives are being considered to encourage the entrepreneurial skills of younger persons throughout the country particularly in the aftermath of Covid-19 and Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52833/21]