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Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

...Carroll MacNeill, Jack Chambers, Niall Collins, Patrick Costello, Simon Coveney, Barry Cowen, Michael Creed, Cathal Crowe, Cormac Devlin, Alan Dillon, Stephen Donnelly, Paschal Donohoe, Francis Noel Duffy, Bernard Durkan, Damien English, Alan Farrell, Frank Feighan, Peter Fitzpatrick, Joe Flaherty, Charles Flanagan, Seán Fleming, Norma Foley, Noel Grealish, Brendan Griffin, Simon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (26 Jun 2024)

...an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 09:30 The Joint Committee met at 09:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí Dála / Deputies David Cullinane, Frances Black, Bernard J. Durkan, Martin Conway, Neasa Hourigan, Seán Kyne. Gino Kenny, Denise Mitchell,+ Patricia Ryan,+ Róisín Shortall. + In éagmais...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) (Licensing of Professional Home Support Providers) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2024) See 10 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their input over a number of years. I go back to the discussions we had with the founder, which was more than a couple of years ago. It was a satisfactory exchange of views. I will put it that way.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Labour Market (25 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: I note the often-sighted notices to the effect that various organisations are hiring, which is repeated many times in all aspects of employment all over the country. Having regard to that demand right now, to what extent is it possible to meet the challenge of supply and demand as it stands? If that can be achieved, what will it be like in a couple of years? Can we plan for that now in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: Can it be determined where the requirement for student accommodation is most acute? I am only seeking rough figures. To what extent, if any, are planning permissions already indicated likely to meet that requirement?

International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (Resumed) (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this issue. I have listened to the debate so far. I was intrigued by the tone it took at some stages, which was reminiscent of the debate that took place in the UK before Brexit. It would appear that we had decided we were going to assert ourselves in a way we had not known about before, we were going to go it alone and come up with our own...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [25390/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: ...the huge contributions they both made in their respective fields to this country’s society, politics, public life and sport in general. While I do that, I might also mention our own colleague, former Deputy Bernard Allen, who similarly made a great contribution to society. I want to briefly comment on the sad events that should not have happened in Limerick in the past week, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 476. To ask the Minister for Health the number of skull base surgery cases performed in 2023 and to date in 2024 in Beaumont Hospital, Cork University Hospital and the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, through the National Cancer Control Programme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27141/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (25 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this answer

Bernard Durkan: 527. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to pursue the objective of providing more graduates in both the academic and technical sectors in the future; if he has identified specific targets in this area; the extent to which those targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27246/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 529. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills arising from his discussions with the academic and technical sectors, the extent to which he satisfied that adequate provision continues to be made in both areas with a view to meeting demand and job specifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27248/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 530. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if this jurisdiction is likely to experience a shortage of graduates in the future within a particular area to meet the demand of the corresponding workforce; if so, his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27249/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 531. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of apprentices currently available; the extent to which this is sufficient to meet requirements; his plans to introduce any new apprenticeship programmes in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27250/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 532. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure continued access to third-level for all students seeking to avail of education at this level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Educational Institutions (25 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 535. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which provision continues to be made to eliminate bullying throughout the educational sector in both the academic and technical divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27254/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Bernard Durkan: I raise the question of antisocial behaviour, which is increasing to an alarming extent, with all-female and lone-occupant households being particular victims. This type of bullying takes various forms, for instance, playing loud music long into the night when people who have been at work during the day expect to be able to relax and get a night’s sleep. I ask that local authorities...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 Jun 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she proposes to assist urban and rural community groups throughout the country through the various schemes available to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26459/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the strength and deployment of An Garda Síochána continues to be sufficient to deal with drug and organised crime in line with population increases and the need to ensure adequate policing in areas currently appearing to have a deficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26461/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I strongly agree with the sentiments that were expressed by the Minister and the last speaker. I congratulate An Garda Síochána for its successes in this area. However, for every success, there is growing evidence of an extension of the drugs empire all over the place. It is the drugs empire that is feeding its own market in a way that ensures it has a steady income from that...