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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 341. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status and potential for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25642/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (19 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 387. To ask the Minister for Health when medical card renewal will take place in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25643/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (19 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 388. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25644/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (19 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 404. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which efforts continue to be made to ensure the availability of sufficient applicants for the now readily-available workspaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25616/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (19 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 405. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the availability of job opportunities throughout the country, with particular reference to ensuring the ready-availability of such workplaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25618/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I accept all of that. I was listed to speak as well and I am not speaking, the Senator will be glad to know. I am sorry. One has to be fair to everybody. Making a rule and then breaking it at the same time, in the same sentence, is not going to happen here. I thank our witnesses for coming along. It has been a most informative debate, albeit a long drawn out one. It is up to people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests. Obviously, they are concerned about, and aware of, the issues raised by various other committee members who claim to represent the general public in its entirety. I remind everyone that we on this side of the table have also been elected by the people, and we represent the general public and the taxpayer to the same extent as has always been the case. Is Mr. Menton...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Without any difficulty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Is Mr. Menton aware of the concern expressed by some current and former clinicians in the National Maternity Hospital?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: How will he address those concerns?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Our guests are obviously all aware of the regulations incorporated into the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013, which applies to all hospital groups regardless. Are the witnesses aware of any situation where the full extent of that legislation has been denied to women in general?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy, I hope. At last count-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Similarly, are any of our guests aware of the implications of the 2018 legislation arising from the repeal of the eighth amendment to the Constitution? That legislation was debated at great length by a committee similar to this one. Have they have had any difficulty with the implementation of that legislation in the last four years? Do they foresee any difficulty with its continued...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: There has been much discussion around tradition, ethos and experiences of the past. Are our guests satisfied that we are looking at a new era, that this is sufficiently guaranteed and that the State's interest is sufficiently guaranteed? In the event of everything being liquidated, for example, are they satisfied that the State's interest is fully protected in so far as is possible?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Are they similarly satisfied that no other interest representing the nuns, the Vatican or anywhere else, is likely to exert an influence that would in any way impede the hospital in the context of its responsibility and ability to extend the full range of services required under the legislation for women, women's health and the protection of life during pregnancy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the much-discussed issue of the difference between ownership and leasehold, are the witnesses satisfied that the lease gives them sufficient leverage, in the event of any situations developing, some of which have been discussed and some of which have not, in terms of their ability to be able to control what happens in the hospital thereafter? In other words, is it certain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: One could call it ownership, then. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I am watching the clock very carefully. Unlike others, I have not exceeded the limits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I presume everybody is of one opinion on the provision of the much-needed maternity support services, which need to be updated as a matter of urgency to meet the health requirements of women and children in our society. I ask the witnesses to confirm that this is the case and to emphasise if possible, the extent to which it is important to proceed as early as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The word "gifting" has come up several times recently. I acknowledge that the various religious institutions of all shades of opinion have in the past gifted hospital, sports facilities, schools and other facilities to a fair extent. Is such a gift subject to taxation? Is it subject to a particular issue and hence the necessity to have a nominal payment or otherwise? We are aware that,...