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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which value for money targets continue to be met by various Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5987/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which targets in respect of public expenditure for the year 2024 remain in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5988/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform whether he remains satisfied that levels of public expenditure here are adequately proofed to ensure best outcome for the Exchequer and taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Court (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which action is underway to meet staff shortages in the construction sector with particular reference to the need to meet such deficiencies in full in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5971/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit-related visa applications currently awaiting process with particular reference to various aspects of the economy particularly affected by staff shortages; the extent to which this issue is being addressed in the shortest time possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5972/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which Irish people overseas can be encouraged to return in order to meet staff vacancies throughout industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5973/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which employment has fluctuated in this jurisdiction over the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5974/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which working from home or working through digital hubs is being optimised and progressed with a view to ensuring the optimum results for employer, employee and the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5975/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade with EU countries has fluctuated over the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5976/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which his Department continues to support small and medium sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5977/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether any further particular incentives are being considered to encourage the entrepreneurial skills of younger people throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5978/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which this country’s workforce continues to have the increased skills necessary to meet modern market requirements; the extent to which this issue continues to be examined and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5979/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of job opportunities for women likely to emerge in the manufacturing or services sectors over the next twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5980/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will give an update in relation to the development of upgrading/provision of new schools at primary and second level in Naas, County Kildare; the degree to which plans are in hand to cater for the expanding population with particular reference to September 2024; the extent to which a solution has been found to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which it has been found possible to meet the pupil accommodation requirements in all schools throughout Kildare north, an area of rapid population expansion with particular reference to the need to ensure an adequacy of school places in time for enrolment in September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6031/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 240. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of a person (details supplied); whether they are entitled to an increase in the qualified adult payment in respect of their payment of invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6025/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 241. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a domiciliary care allowance in respect of her four-year-old child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6026/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for the fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6028/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6029/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (8 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6030/24]