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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste. I fully agree with and support the measures taken by the Government and by the Tánaiste in particular. There now emerges a possibility for looking again, while recognising the great input of people like Michel Barnier in Europe when the threat was Brexit. That threat still remains. A period of inertia has developed. The focus has shifted from one issue to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste for his further reply. At this stage, would it be opportune to engage to an even greater extent with the communities on both sides of the debate in Northern Ireland and with the institutions in a helpful, non-aggressive and non-invasive way to assure them that the principles involved in the agreement are still alive and necessary and that we must strive to ensure...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I am happy to echo the words of my colleagues regarding our built heritage, historical sites and historical venues and the history attached to them. This is based on their educational value for future generations. We do not sufficiently value the extent to which future generations can learn from these historical sites and become part of pursuing the legend in this regard, or the legacy in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I raise this issue for obvious local reasons relating to the general hospital, which is pivotally located in an area of rapidly expanding population and is greatly instrumental in assisting the delivery of the health services in this catchment area. The population is growing at a rapid rate and any five-year population predictions are now accelerated. This enhances the importance and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his very detailed reply. I agree with the closing point he made in his statement, which is that the hospital will continue to play an important role but also an enhanced one, because the area is growing in population and in order to accommodate the growing population we have to be able to respond quickly to the demands of the hospital and its staff. That...

Final Report of the Joint Committee on International Surrogacy: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: There are a good number of speakers, but we should be able to accommodate everybody. If I have to ask Members to drop a minute of speaking time, I will do so. I call the Chair of the committee, Deputy Jennifer Whitmore.

Final Report of the Joint Committee on International Surrogacy: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The next slot is shared by the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, and the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris. They are sharing 15 minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he expects to take on board the various views arising from the recent and necessary focus on Northern Ireland, the Good Friday Agreement, the Northern Protocol and the Windsor Agreement and the advice and comments from national and international politicians, in order to continue and consolidate the peace process; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he continues to ensure a balance between meeting emission reduction targets and ensuring the future of the agri-food sector, ensuring the future of the agricultural production sector while meeting carbon reduction targets to the greatest possible extent; if he is satisfied that neither will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he continues to ensure a balance between meeting emission reduction targets and ensuring the future of the agri-food sector with particular reference to the need to ensure the future of the agricultural production sector while meeting carbon reduction targets to the greatest possible extent; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which broadband provision throughout the country is progressing as intended; if efforts continue to bridge communication gaps that have become obvious; if he can see a means whereby the provision of broadband throughout all the regions can be maximised in early date; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ministers posted abroad for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations continue to be successful in promoting Ireland as an attractive investment centre for job creation and modern technology. [13904/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European colleagues continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine with particular reference to the ongoing implications for European peace and security including food security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14099/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the representatives of all groups in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of the visit of President Biden, with particular reference to the need to engage with likeminded interests in the pursuit of the objectives of the Good Friday Agreement. [18058/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to indicate any new initiatives he has in mind towards achieving the fulfilment of the Good Friday Agreement. [18073/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects to encourage cooperation, mutual respect and interaction between the various communities in Northern Ireland, and including North/South relations, with a view to building on trust and understanding in a manner which enhances the ideals of the Good Friday Agreement. [18074/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he perceives opportunities to advance the letter and the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement in the aftermath of the visit of President Biden with particular reference to avail of any dividend from President Biden’s visit to reenergise the Good Friday Agreement. [18276/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland's overseas aid continues to be involved in various projects such as assisting with the provision of water supplies in countries affected by drought and lack of infrastructure for drinking water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20148/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to what extent overseas aid remains engaged with organisations involved in the provision of basic services such as water and/or food supplies at various locations that are particularly affected in Africa and other locations across the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20149/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (27 Apr 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the bilateral aid programme continues to identify with and assist countries and communities that continue to be affected by various shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20150/23]