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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 453. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for citizenship received by her Department from 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022; the number of applications that were received in this period that have subsequently been granted; when it is expected to process these applications; the anticipated timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 538. To ask the Minister for Health if a fair deal application by a person (details supplied) will be reassessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44591/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 587. To ask the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the long-promised extension of facilities at Naas General Hospital; the extent, if any, to which the originally planned-for facilities have been or are being provided; if particular deficiencies have emerged during the Covid pandemic or thereafter; the extent to which particular shortcomings have been identified, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 588. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that plans to meet the requirements of scoliosis patients cannot be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44903/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 589. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which hospital waiting lists are being confronted with a view to a major reduction in such waiting lists and an improvement in the quality of life for those currently on such waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44904/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 651. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it may be possible for Ireland’s agri-food industry to help meet the challenges of world food shortages with particular reference to regions currently experiencing famine and starvation; if the international community can co-ordinate efforts in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 652. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future of the dairy and beef sectors in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44901/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I will speak on the same issue, which has affected all of us all over the country. I realise and accept that a review is taking place and is due to report fairly shortly. I request that the matter be resolved in good time for those left standing, for want of a better word, and for those, some of whom were children in very sensitive cases, who were asked to leave the bus, even though their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: We have a vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I do not think we will get agreement on that one. We had better come back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: That is all right. I will not take too long.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the witnesses for being here this afternoon. I have a few questions on digitalisation and the proposal to go digital, as well as about closing some branches. What would the witnesses say to the suggestion from some quarters at the time that the decision to close the branches was revenge, given that it came so quickly after a major fine being imposed on the bank? This was the bank's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I am aware of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Did Dr. Hunt have influence over the executive committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: That answers the question. Dr. Hunt had a good idea of what would happen in respect of the reaction because he has a good knowledge of banking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: It was down to Dr. Hunt's position in the final analysis. He made the decision and he stood over it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome that. It was a pity it did not happen three days sooner in which case it would not have happened at all. Dr. Hunt has considerable political knowledge and experience from his previous positions. To what extent did he examine the possible political implications, given that the Minister for Finance is a large shareholder in the bank and the bank, with the assistance of the people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: And grateful for it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Was it not then peculiar that the bank's way of rewarding the Irish people was to arbitrarily determine, "Sorry about that but you are going digital whether or not you understand it or it is convenient for you"?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Dr. Hunt mentioned that for the duration that he holds his position, it will remain as it is now..