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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Educational Institutions (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 449. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which procedures are in place to prevent school bullying; the number of reported incidents in all schools throughout the country in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50295/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 450. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which forward planning for extra school places at primary and second level throughout Kildare north continues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50296/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which ongoing discussion is taking place with the various school authorities at primary and second level in Kildare north, with particular reference to advancing existing projects or initiating new proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50297/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 452. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to be in a position to meet the requirements as set out by the various primary and second level school authorities in Kildare north to be met within reasonable time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50298/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 454. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in addressing deficiencies in accommodation at primary and second level in Naas, County Kildare, with particular reference to projects of long-standing projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50300/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 456. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor education requirements in Maynooth, County Kildare, having regard to the population growth in the area; the number of children who are currently in primary school and who are likely to be in need of second education in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 453. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position in regard to the replacement of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50299/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 455. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which second and third level education continues to focus on the need to supply suitably qualified staff, in both the public and private sectors, in areas currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining and retaining staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50301/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 457. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers who are currently employed at primary level throughout the country; the extent to which this meets requirements at the present time; the ongoing efforts that are being made to address shortages in respect of teachers for permanent and or temporary positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50303/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 458. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which provision continues to be made to ensure the viability of smaller and denominational rural or urban schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50304/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current and expected position in regard to the provision of permanent accommodation on a single site for a proposed school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50306/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the old school buildings at a school (details supplied) are scheduled to be utilised for educational or other purposes; if provision is being made for outlay for various improvements made by the former school authorities in respect of individual expenditure items; if the new school authorities are likely to be compensated...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 510. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the free fuel allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50050/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 619. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) is likely to be offered an urgent tonsillectomy having had eight infections in five months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49461/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (11 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 667. To ask the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) who suffers from a life-threatening illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49736/22]

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the introduction of the legislation. It is very important. I compliment the Minister on the work she is doing in this area. I make particular reference to organised crime and other issues, including stalking, that have been raised by Members. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, on the reference to the in camera rule where stalking is concerned. I do not see why...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Fees (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I concur.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which she and her Department remain sensitive to any issues arising from the availability of an adequate pension where applicants are factually deemed not to be unable to continue in employment and may not qualify for an appropriate pension on whatever grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which it continues to be possible to address particularly sensitive issues in respect of family income and the cost of living impact; if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of her Department's resources to address such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50592/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Reviews (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the consideration that he has given to a review of the legislation underpinning Section 47 reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50590/22]