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Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: That concludes our debate. We thank all those who have contributed as well as those who have attended in the Public Gallery.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (12 Oct 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 Gino Kenny - To discuss the medical cannabis access programme and its potential expansion to other conditions. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss secondary school places in Greystones, County Wicklow. Deputy Darren O'Rourke -...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: We will suspend the House for a couple of minutes to allow the appropriate Minister to present himself.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue again and the Minister of State for coming in to answer questions in the House. I raise the matter on this occasion to ensure the focus remains on the vital issues surrounding access to Castletown House, Celbridge, in my constituency, and the future of the house, which is a stately mansion of historic significance. It is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. While discussions continue to take place, they have not been successful to date. It is opportune at this stage for the State to seek a temporary injunction to gain the access the Minister of State referred to in his reply from the M4 to the estate, including the estate house and the 227 acres the State already owns. It is not an unreasonable...

Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste: Message from Select Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the continued efforts of his Department in isolating and identifying the cause of the rising costs of energy and the negative impact on manufacturing, services and distribution sectors; the extent to which efforts continue to provide replacement sources by whatever means, preferably locally sourced; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Inflation Rate (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the causes of inflation, both internal and external, and their effects on business, trade and enterprise; the efforts to date in identifying possible remedies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44462/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications for work permits granted in of the past five years; the number of applications currently awaiting decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44570/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which applications for work permits can be expedited where the information has been provided previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44571/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 102. 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. [44572/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade within the EU and with third countries continues to prosper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44573/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 104. 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. [44574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of jobs believed to have accrued from foreign direct investment in each of the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to liaise with the tech industries in order to minimise any negative impact due to worldwide downturns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44578/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which diversification throughout the manufacturing and services sectors has resulted in increased employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44579/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the incentives currently available for small and start-up enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44580/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which new markets for Irish exports overseas are being sourced on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44581/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the targets for property development issued to Kildare County Council, under their respective Housing Needs and Demand Assessments (HNDA) broken down by area, and by year; the number of areas that have exceeded these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44587/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44532/23]