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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I ask that the experts making these predictions at the beginning of the year be in a position to identify the possibility of something arising and specifying exactly what it is likely to cost in the event that it happens. If it does not happen, so much the better. Why can they not project more accurately in a simple way so that at the end of the year they are on budget and had anticipated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I am not suggesting that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: There are different places to deal with different types of patents seeking admission. If a person is involved in a drug or alcohol fight, the day before, the hour before or whatever then that is something that is not anticipated but it has to be dealt with somewhere. There is an appropriate place to deal with them and it is not at the accident and emergency unit mixed up with all the other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Chairman to allow me to comment again.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which progress towards emission targets are being met in such a way as to achieve the desired result without damage to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41803/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ensure that we do not panic about achieving emission targets on the basis that we have made considerable progress in recent years. If one looks at the transport system, in particular the buses of 20 years ago that moved away from the bus stops in a cloud of smoke, that has all been eliminated. Will the Minister of State comment on this?

Labour Exploitation and Trafficking (Audit of Supply Chains) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy. The Minister of State, who has 15 whole minutes, may go ahead.

Labour Exploitation and Trafficking (Audit of Supply Chains) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I call the proposer, Deputy Nash, to reply. He has ten minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he sees the need for change and improvements in the structure and operation of the United Nations in order to meet any challenges of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41804/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he anticipates the need for a seriously coordinated and structured response to recent natural and man-made disasters across the globe including recent events in Libya, Morocco and the invasion of Ukraine, if such a response can be delivered through existing structures or otherwise as required; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which sufficient progress is being made in the provision of broadband throughout the country in both urban and rural areas and in such a way as to meet the ever-growing demands in a competitive worldwide market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41802/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which his office is aware of and concerned with the recent statement from the former President of the Russian Federation effectively legitimising the targeting of vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure; and if he has had, or proposes to have, discussions at international level to investigate the possibility of an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he intends to raise the recent statement by the former President of the Russian Federation in respect of vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure at the next European Council meeting. [29517/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the rebellion in Russia affects European defence security, as observed in the course of any meetings he has had at European level. [32446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent, if any, to which his fellow European leaders have indicated concern at the recent rebellion in Russia; and whether any particular security threats have been highlighted as a result. [32447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which recent events in Russia have affected EU solidarity, as evidenced through his recent attendance at the EU Council. [32746/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to indicate, given recent events in Russia and indications at the recent European Council meeting which he attended, how it was concluded that Russia, in the aftermath of recent events, was deemed less stable from a European context; and if all EU leaders agree with the summation. [33082/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which reform of the UN and its charter can be undertaken in the shorter term, given the many challenges presenting in recent times; if Ireland can make specific suggestions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42078/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which EU enlargement continues, with particular reference to the Western Balkans, Ukraine or other nations likely to be threatened by similar aggressive action to that used by Russia against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42079/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (28 Sep 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which provision is being made at both EU and UN level to address the needs of people in Libya, Morocco, Maui and other locations that recently experienced devastation from natural disasters or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42080/23]