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

Bernard Durkan: My final question is on the extent to which the investment by the taxpayer on the site is protected through the passage of time. For instance, is the taxpayer protected adequately in the event of circumstances, known or unknown, which might affect the arrangement?

Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: There has been a change so I call on the Independent Group.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, we are out of time.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (24 May 2022)

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 Éamon Ó Cuív - the urgent need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to reduce islander fares on public service obligation, PSO, services to the islands by ferry and by air by 20% in line with...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Inflation has become an ever-increasing feature in our economy and society, especially in the construction sector. I appreciate the measures being taken by the Minister. Will his Department undertake an audit into the impact that unavailability and reliability of the provision of utilities such as water, sewage and utility connections on individual sites across the country is having on the...

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this important debate. It should be remembered that from the outset, it was recognised that it was necessary to work at the Good Friday Agreement. This required all of the constituent bodies to work at it to ensure that it prevailed, regardless of what obstacles came their way. Unfortunately, at different times and for different reasons, parties...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial System (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the revised bail law legislation has been effective in preventing reoffending while on bail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26021/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial System (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 562. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which further measures in relation to bail are required in order to combat crime while on bail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26493/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which she and her Department remain alert to the increasing number of incidents of drug related crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26022/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 322. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26321/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 384. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when school places will be made available for children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26009/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 462. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for a jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25870/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 478. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for a carer's benefit in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26314/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 489. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention and that of his officials has been drawn to the situation of the female Afghan journalist (details supplied); if his Department has been able to provide any assistance to them with a view to providing an emergency visa to relocate here given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 559. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of arrests and prosecutions for drug dealing in the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26490/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 560. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which new measures to combat drug dealing are having success; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26491/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 561. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which new international measures to combat drug dealing are being successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26492/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 563. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cold cases currently under investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26494/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 564. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which backlogs in respect of applications for asylum have been overhauled in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26495/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 565. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of gardaí now available at any one given time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26496/22]