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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I bring to the attention of the House the scandalous situation of the treatment of women who are mothers who are going through the family law courts, wherein their rights are being abolished virtually. Under the in camerarule, they are being subjected to the kind of abuse that was used in prisoner of war camps in years gone by and which is totally alien to the Irish Constitution and justice...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Message from Select Committee (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2023: Votes 16, 23 and 34.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 Feb 2023)

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: Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss a report examining the HSE reimbursement and pricing decision-making process in respect of new drugs. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss whether Cork will be considered for the provision of a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Cost of Living Issues (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current strategy in place to assist small businesses through the current cost-of-living crisis; if any further initiatives are contemplated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9179/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applicants for work permits currently awaiting approval; the extent to which it is expected to meet these requests in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which various sectors in industry are being accommodated by way of work permits in line with their requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which various sectors in industry are being accommodated by way of work permits in line with their requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade within the European Union and with third countries continues to prosper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9448/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which trade with Northern Ireland and or the UK continues at pace; the extent to which prospects for the future remain positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9451/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the market for Irish exports continues to develop in a sustainable fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9453/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which foreign direct investment continues at pace; if any particular issues have arisen which might require an early response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9449/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Prices (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which efforts continue to be made to identify the causes of price increases likely to impact on employment or employment prospects, with a view to ongoing remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9450/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his Department continues to monitor developments in the manufacturing and service sectors, including retail, with a view to endeavouring to address potential threats at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9452/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to assist both the manufacturing and service sectors, in order to deflect the impact of costs increases, whether generated internally or externally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9463/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which the future for Irish manufacturing and services sectors remains positive or is likely to come under threat from any particular area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9454/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for household benefits in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9462/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if all documentation associated with the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) has been received and processed; if there is any outstanding information required; if and when this might be dealt with and their application for citizenship approved; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Health if an alternative GP could be found for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9403/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cost of Living Issues (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 313. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline her Department’s programme for addressing particular issues of need arising from cost-of-living increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9436/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cost of Living Issues (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 314. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which she has identified particular requirements in the area of rural and community development, with particular reference to the need to make specific interventions to help those affected by increasing demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9437/23]