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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (29 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 679. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the latest broadband development programme can deliver the much required service in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37736/16]

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the Lansdowne Road agreement in respect of public expenditure remains intact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36538/16]

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The question is self-explanatory. It relates to the extent to which the Lansdowne Road agreement remains intact and will be a key feature of pay negotiations which are likely to take place in the future.

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive replies to this and related questions. What is the extent to which he is satisfied he can continue the progress made in recent years, albeit with great sacrifice, and at the same time reward those who have made such sacrifices to try to keep the strategy on the straight and narrow for the future?

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. On the basis of progress made to date, is he satisfied that it is likely the economy will remain as competitive as it was in the coming four or five years?

Other Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied that the unions that signed up to the various agreements such as the Lansdowne Road agreement are not penalised as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36715/16]

Other Questions: Appointments to State Boards (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Question No. 7 is in the name of Deputy Brendan Smith. I understand the Ceann Comhairle has agreed that the question will be put by Deputy Dara Calleary. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Lansdowne Road Agreement (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister should be allowed to reply without interruption.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: One speaker, Deputy.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Topical Issue Matters (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Declan Breathnach - the roll-out of the Rebuilding Ireland plan to all counties and possible grant for owners of derelict properties; (2) Deputies John Lahart, Jim O'Callaghan, John Curran - funding for our Lady's Hospice,...

Messages from Select Committee (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, and has made no amendments thereto, and of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016, and has made no amendments thereto.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Do you want to go again?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The mediation Bill is promised legislation. Could I ask the Tánaiste when it is expected to bring it before the House and if the heads of the Bill have been cleared?

Select Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Bill is a timely reminder of some of the sadder episodes in medical history, some of which were referred to by the Minister of State. It is no harm to reflect on them now and hope the necessary remedial action has been taken. The episodes are a sufficient warning to us all to ensure we do not repeat them.

Select Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: My thinking is similar to Deputy Kelleher's in the sense that I have always been worried about a number of issues in respect of health insurance premia. When I was a young person - I know it was a while ago but I can still remember that far back - we were charged a fee because we were allegedly supplementing older people. The age profile of the population has changed since then. Many more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy O'Connell and I are going to the Dáil Chamber to help to make up a quorum.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests and thank them for their submissions. It has been enlightening to hear of the first-hand experiences of patients and those who are directly involved in addressing the issues presented by same. Like everyone else present, I have seen epileptic seizures in children that were so severe as to be distressing, not only to their parents, but to people who were not accustomed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy O'Connell and I better go.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to emphasise something that caught my attention. Deputy Gino Kenny is right that we have to move on with the times. We also have to put in place the necessary safeguards to ensure we do not do something wrong. We need to recognise that it has to be prescribed. Of course, cannabis will make someone feel well. Recreational cannabis has been around for years and has made many people...