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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline her proposals for family law reform, with particular reference to the need for an indicative timescale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8246/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I seek to ascertain the timescale for the family law reform the Minister has been working hard on, for which there is considerable appreciation. In view of the fact that current procedures are going on at pace as if no reform were in the offing, we and the operators of family law need to know something decisive is happening.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her very comprehensive reply. I agree entirely with the extent to which she is proposing to change matters. In particular, the issue whereby parental alienation is becoming established in this country as part of our family law system is worrying. Under the radar, it is being imported from other jurisdictions for use here. It is clearly in violation of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I accept what the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has said, but I point out that we cannot change anything unless we direct our attention at the subject matter. I do not wish to disobey the Chair. I do not ever wish to do so, but it is very important we are clear in what we are about. If, at the end of the day-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I will do.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Law Cases (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. I again point out it is essential that the issues that have caused this anxiety and trauma for children and parents over a number of years, which are growing, are addressed. The use of parental alienation is growing and it appears that, in certain quarters, there is no intention to change. I thank the Minister for outlining the proposals, which she will have to pursue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to indicate the efforts currently in hand to ensure an adequate number of gardaí by way of recruitment to ensure the adequate strength of the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8247/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that productive agricultural land currently contributing to food production in this country is not decommissioned in favour of climate change objectives and that all possible scientific and dietary means are used to ensure carbon reduction without affecting the food-productive capacity of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that agrifood imports into this country from whatever source are only allowed from countries adhering to similar carbon reduction measures that apply in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8249/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of help and support his Department can offer to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8584/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in securing primary and second level educational school places in Prosperous, County Kildare, for September 2024; the progress to date in proceeding with the replacement of a school (details supplied); the proposals at present; when the new school will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8579/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which replacement facilities or a new school (details supplied) is progressing; whether the causes of the delay can be ameliorated in the short term; the extent to which security costs and maintenance in the interim might be a factor in the determination of any outcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8580/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if provision can be made for a second level place for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which provision and work is in hand to replace a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8590/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she is satisfied that all primary and second level school places required for September 2024 are available throughout County Kildare, including but not limited to Prosperous, Clane, Naas, Maynooth, Leixlip, Celbridge, Kilcock and Straffan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8591/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8577/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8581/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8583/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to an appropriate payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8586/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the maximum hours or income a person (details supplied) can work or receive to retain the one-parent family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8604/24]