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Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (19 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: If I could add to that, could we have a list of those who have not been paid made available to the committee as a matter of urgency, with a view to addressing the issues involved at the earliest possible date?

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (19 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Although the number is small, it is felt more acutely by those directly affected because they feel that we have forgotten about them.

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (19 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the Minister and congratulate all those involved in making the strides that have been made over the past three years through the lockdowns and the pandemic. Trojan work was done by all sectors of the health service despite the magnitude of obstacles thrown in their path, but this work must continue apace. Issues remain that are not within the capacity of the staff to deal with and...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (19 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I do because this morning's discussion would see the need for setting up a new department of frustration where public representatives who have raised questions, such as those we have been listening to this morning, including those raised by the Minister, could vent their frustration rather than allow it to affect their health. We have dealt with an important issue this morning. I am not...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (19 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have identified blockages in the delivery of health services in order to ensure a seamless access to health services, including accident and emergencies, GPs and all public health services without restriction; the action(s) already taken in this regard; the anticipated remedial effect(s); and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor, assess and remedy any shortcomings in the delivery of health services whether in regard to access to home care, general medical services, capacity requirements in whatever area, with a view to resolution in the short term in order to make the health services in this country a more attractive...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains aware of the necessity to safeguard Irish food production given the distinct possibility of worldwide food shortages, Ireland’s natural ability to contribute to food production while at the same time addressing climate change issues; if it is accepted that rewetting or rewilding should not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which traffic management proposals for Celbridge, County Kildare are being activated in a manner which meets with the satisfaction of the local authority and councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18896/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if dialogue continues to exist between his Department and the local authority for Naas in the context of the traffic management proposals with a view to reaching agreement on the proposals supported by the local authority members and the residents most likely to be affected by the proposed changes; if he has been in recent contact with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in relation to the triple school project incorporating replacement school for schools (details supplied); the extent to which all outstanding matters have been resolved in this regard; the number of issues outstanding; the timescale for the resolution of same; when it is expected the proposed new schools will be ready for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she continues to liaise with the parents and management of various schools throughout north Kildare, with a view to ensuring the availability of school transport in the widest form possible, whether on a concessionary or regular basis with particular reference to children attending schools in Maynooth from Straffan, Clane,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which ongoing discussions are taking place in relation to the location and development of a school (details supplied); the progress to date, the discussions currently taking place in this regard, when it is expected that the process will conclude to the satisfaction of the school authorities and her Department; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Welfare (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 239. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of game birds currently under threat of possible extinction or already extinct such as the red grouse, partridge or others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18892/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of completed housing schemes, public and private, in the various towns and villages throughout County Kildare currently awaiting allocation, sale and affordable process; the reason there appears to be an inordinate delay in relation to such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18874/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 287. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which it is expected to expedite the LIHAF and/or other traffic management proposals for Maynooth, County Kildare approved for more than ten years and, as yet, remaining dormant; if urgent steps can be taken to activate the proposals within the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18894/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when jobseeker’s allowance will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18662/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 299. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to an increase in pension and the basis of the entitlement of a person (details supplied) from another EU member state; the entitlement they might qualify for here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18872/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a favourable decision in respect of residency and naturalisation is likely in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18875/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which consideration in respect of naturalisation is ongoing in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18900/23]