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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I note the Chair was shown a video when she was at school. I can assure her that in my time in school, videos were banned, they did not exist and even certain films were, at the very best, of dubious benefit to all ages.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: We will not go there. I am conscious of that. I do have a particular interest in this subject because I have put down numerous parliamentary questions on the subject, as some of our guests will know. We have had information that children did not seem to have a proper sex education in school. That is a bland statement that may be right or it may be wrong. I got an email or text from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: It is a question. I am not waiting for conformation of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: What way would the chair like me to ask the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I expect a response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Is that being done currently?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Just because I was deprived of a video in my youth does not mean I should l not ask another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I will be brief. The next phase is the youth services phase. We need to be conscious of the importance of it also. We need to ensure the our young people are positively influenced and that they are not hanging around corners with nothing to do. I compliment the witnesses on the work they are doing in this regard already. We need to be introducing new programmes annually to ensure that...

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (Malicious Injuries Compensation) Bill has been promised. In view of the fact that up to 5,000 gardaí have been seriously injured in the course of duty in the past few years, when can we expect to see the Bill before the House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Me too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: My apologies, as I was absent for a few minutes. Needs must. I welcome the witnesses. I do not wish to go over the previous questions in too much detail but I am a great believer in having local knowledge on each subject on the basis that it represents a microcosm of the total picture. From the point of view of both organisations, what do they see as the main points in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Why?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Can I ask a quick question in response to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I know that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: A rumour that a rural practice is going to close has an immediate knock-on effect on anyone who is considering applying to that practice. Somebody might wish to go into that practice, but he or she will be reluctant to do so as long as the rumour persists. It is quite common for rural practices to receive no applications or just one application. To my mind, that sounds the death knell for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for attending this morning. What issue do they consider most important to improve the service they provide to their patients in the community, whether in urban or rural settings? Apart from what we heard in the opening statement, what are the most immediate changes needed? We must recognise, however, that we do not have an open cheque book and have to keep an eye on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will ensure that officers have due cognisance for the housing situation of persons on certain payments, who may be advised through Intreo to seek employment, which might be low wage employment but could put the person outside the qualification for rent support, which in today's inflated market would effectively render...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Delays (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she will take to speed up the manner in which various appeals are being dealt with which can cause severe hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50548/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe for an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50773/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50825/17]