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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Medical Law Review: Dr. Ruth Fletcher, Queen Mary University London (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: They all fall within the category of women who had abortions. The statistics reflect the variations of their feelings afterwards.

Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I recently discovered by way of a reply to a parliamentary question that between 4,000 and 6,000 gardaí were injured in the course of their duties, some very seriously. In that context, when will the Garda Síochána compensation Bill be introduced in the House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Evaluating Orphan Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I support the view expressed by my colleague. We are all concerned that patients in this country have ready access to the best medicine as quickly as possible in line with best international standards. An evaluation has taken place in Europe, which has been undertaken recently in the case of Translarna and a number of other contentious drugs, and I do not know if the same process needs to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Evaluating Orphan Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy O'Connell and I have to go to another meeting and we would appreciate it if the questions we raised could be answered in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent of exploration to date of alternative markets for Irish food and food products throughout the EU and globally with particular regard to the need to make alternative arrangements with the onset of Brexit; the extent to which it seems likely to bridge the gap arising from the UK exit from the EU; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department has been in contact with the various producers throughout the country that have been affected by Brexit; the extent to which he will be in a position to offer tangible support with particular reference to particular sectors in the food chain more likely to be severely affected in the short term; if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate an extension at a school (details supplied); if required funding can be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47154/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Scholarships (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a scholarship fund exists for Irish nationals accepted to study at a university (details supplied) for one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47250/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47153/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); when the application will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47258/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects all agricultural support payments to be made on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47279/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which beef or other meat imports from third countries have been evaluated with particular reference their impact on Irish and EU producers; if steps are being taken to safeguard Irish and EU agrifood producers in view of current or potential imports from third countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that standards in the agrifood sector relating to husbandry, production, processing and traceability as applicable throughout the EU will not be compromised by imports from third countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47281/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the future of families depending on the fishing industry will not be jeopardised, post Brexit, and that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that the fishing sector here remains in a good position to develop now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47282/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the growth and development of the fish processing sector, including landings, over the past ten years; the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future development of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47283/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that the European Union in general continues to uphold the highest quality, hygiene and health standards in the food sector and that imports from third countries do not undermine such standards to the detriment of European food producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47284/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the agrifood sector here has been or is likely to be threatened by imports into the EU from third countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47286/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has had discussions with the farming sector with a view to identifying issues that have caused concern in the course of the past 12 months; if particular provisions are likely to be made to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47285/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the targets set in Food Harvest 2020 and Foodwise 2025 continue to be met; the areas which have raised concern; the proposals arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47287/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which growth in the dairy sector can continue; the extent to which new markets are being identified and or are identifiable; the progress in relation to such markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47288/17]