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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I know, but I had to wait a long time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I am aware.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: We can improve them.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: It is. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this particularly sensitive and important issue in the House at this time. I am aware a meeting took place this evening at about 5 p.m. but unfortunately we could not be in the two places; bilocation is not one of our achievements just yet. However, a continued discussion took place at that meeting between the Office of Public...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for the update. I recognise that we were all here all evening and that it was not possible to get the updated position otherwise. The situation is simply this. The local residents who have not agreed to the protocol at this stage are really concerned. They are concerned about Castletown House itself and they want to ensure the works to restore it and that its...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 16. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to promote Ireland as an attractive holiday location through the arts, sports and culture given the particular market that exists in these areas at the present time; the extent to which it is expected for this to be of benefit to the hotel and catering sectors, on and off season; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 21. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to allocate funds under the major or minor grants/schemes administered by her Department; the extent to which she can assist communities where cost overruns due to Covid are affecting projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45649/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a continuous supply of graduates in the academic and technical areas is provided for in order to meet requirements of industry and education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45641/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which provision is being made or will be made to meet the full requirement of student accommodation adjacent to schools or colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether the principal of a children’s school has given sufficient attention to their mother’s right to nominate an appropriate second school of her choice for her children in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46030/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether both parents or only one parent was consulted in respect of the most appropriate second level school for the children of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46031/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which hotel bed spaces continue to remain sufficiently available throughout Dublin city and the greater Dublin area, with a view to ensuring that tourists and those seeking hotel accommodation are not pressured into paying exorbitant prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45999/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 213. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to be satisfied regarding the availability of adequate hotel accommodation throughout the country in order to provide for increased numbers of tourists seeking autumn, winter, spring and/or summer holidays here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46003/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which opportunity exists for winter holidays in the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46000/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 211. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department continue to use the arts and Irish culture as a means of attracting tourism here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46001/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 212. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects a reconstruction of RTÉ, with particular reference to recent issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46002/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which particular emphasis is being placed on business tourism or international conferences here with a view to maximising employment in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46004/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department remain in contact with the various applicants for major and minor sports grants throughout Kildare North in an effort to ensure maximum response to an area experiencing rapid population increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46005/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the emphasis she expects to place on sport in the coming year, with particular reference to the need of facilities in all areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46012/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (19 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department continue to promote the Irish language and culture in Gaeltacht areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46006/23]