Results 66,721-66,740 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 1050. To ask the Minister for Health the proposed best protection for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, within the public health sphere to ensure their protection to the best possible standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54687/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 1243. To ask the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the regulation of psychotherapy and counselling under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55608/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to remain satisfied that adequate measures have been taken to confront inflation here, and control any incoming inflation to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55812/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent does the Minister continue to monitor the efficacy of measures taken to tackle inflation, both locally generated and imported?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. To what extent are efforts being made across Europe and in this country to identify specific issues that might have a disproportionate impact on inflation throughout the EU and in this country, and has anything been identified? For example, various issues are suggested from time to time as being the cause of the rising inflation. In some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the emphasis on monitoring what is happening as a means of identifying generated sources of inflation, which we cannot afford at this time, whether here or elsewhere in Europe. I thank the Minister for the information he gave. Will this approach continue for the foreseeable future?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Do not go there.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I remind the Tánaiste of the continued use of section 47 reports, which deprive mothers of children who are removed forcibly from their care. They are being continuously punished for being mothers and being in the family law courts. We are failing to deliver to them natural justice, due process and their entitlement under the Constitution and the laws passed by this House. I ask the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: This relates to a matter that was raised recently, namely, the need to deploy Ukrainian refugees to various locations around the country. This case has to do with Kill in County Kildare. The people of Kill have set a high standard down the years in terms of being innovative, of welcoming new people to the area and of providing the maximum amount of backup and assistance. That is still the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply and for his knowledge of the situation in the area. The provision of information and extra facilities, as required, is welcomed by those who may be temporarily or permanently housed there. It is important that the quality of whatever accommodation is made available is of a standard that is in keeping with their requirements and is of a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. The local authority is also on hand to help.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I invite the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, to respond.

Visit of US Delegation (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Before calling on the next Member to reply, I welcome to the House US Ambassador Cronin and Congressman Bill Keating, with the delegation from the US Congress. They are more than welcome to a somewhat depleted membership of the House at this stage of the evening. We welcome them warmly and hope they have a very satisfactory and fulfilling visit.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Apologies have been received from an Cathaoirleach, Deputy McGuinness. I welcome members and any viewers who may be watching the proceedings on Oireachtas TV of the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach. I welcome the Minister and his officials, as well as the members to the sitting. Turning to the notice on privilege, members are reminded of the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: One speaker-----