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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The next Topical Issue matter is in the name of Deputy Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which every effort is being made, similar to the coordinated efforts displayed in the fight against Covid-19, to ensure the recovery of the health services and the overhaul of long waiting lists; if the delivery plan will be coordinated in such a way as to achieve major objectives in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the Capital Building Programme is adequately provided for in the coming year with a view to ensuring the elimination of previously known pinch points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26836/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that carbon reduction measures are not allowed to impact negatively on the agri-food sector; if he will ensure that all the necessary steps will be taken to reduce carbon emissions; if the measures will be carried out in a responsible way to protect the agri-food sector and avoid food shortages which are already...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Energy Prices (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he can take to alleviate the massive rise in fuels costs affecting the agri-food sector which in turn will later in the year contribute to food cost inflation; if he will ensure that diesel costs in particular to the farming sector are brought back into line with previous moderate levels; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which the provision of utilities such as electricity and water to new houses is currently limiting progress in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27146/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent, if known, to which delays in the provision of utilities such as power and water to various building sites appears to delay progress; if immediate steps will be taken to ensure that such issues are addressed forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27165/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passports will issue for persons (details supplied) who made applications several months ago and who are travelling on 6 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27148/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated timeline that is in place in relation to the tender process in the case of a school (details supplied); if all milestones are on track to be met on time; if the inclusion of temporary accommodation on the permanent site has been considered with regard to the timing and spatial needs of the permanent school project; if a tender...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct number of contributions that have been made by a person (details supplied); if they will qualify for the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27150/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that carer's allowance has been stopped in respect of the daughter of a person (details supplied); when same will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27152/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Apprenticeship Programmes (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 318. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the availability of a motor mechanical apprenticeship for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27151/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 337. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which he and his Department remain alert to the evidence of serious drug abuse in towns, villages and cities throughout the country including Dublin; if specific measures are contemplated to encourage moving away from illicit drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26022/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 338. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which an adequate number of pharmacists remain available to meet requirements; the extent to which provision is being made for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22641/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 339. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which provision is being made for an adequate supply of qualified doctors is being made to compensate for general practitioner doctors who are retiring or otherwise becoming unavailable for practice; the total number of practices throughout County Kildare and nationwide that are having difficulty meeting such requirements at present; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 368. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which it is envisaged that deficiencies in CAMHS can be identified; the extent to which it is intended to address these issues in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27116/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 369. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected to make serious inroads on hospital waiting lists throughout the country by whatever means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27117/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 370. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of patients currently seeking orthopaedic interventionism; the extent of any such waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 371. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he has identified the ten most-regularly overcrowded accident and emergency departments throughout the country; the measures that are being put in place to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27119/22]