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Other Questions: Skills Shortages (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: By way of a supplementary question, I further inquire as to the extent to which the Department is in a position to identify the likely requirements of the future, having regard to the requirements of the marketplace at the present time and the movement in that area over the past couple of years. I also ask the Minister of State to give an indication to the House the extent to which he can...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Have the Heads of the sex offenders (amendment) Bill, which has been promised for some time, been approved or agreed, and is the Bill likely to come before the House in the near future?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I would have liked to have contributed.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: It might not be possible. In future, we should avoid situations like this because while spokespersons are very important, each Member elected to this House is also a spokesperson on behalf of the community that elected them.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which her Department has achieved the various targets in respect of job creation in the manufacturing and services sectors over the past five years; the degree to which she expects to meet any further targets in this regard in the short and medium term; if any particular issue has been identified as deemed to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she expects the strength of An Garda Síochána to increase over the next three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23061/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of An Garda Síochána at present; the extent to which it is expected to increase Garda numbers over the next 12 months; if particular attention will be paid to areas experiencing an increase in crime when numbers are deployed in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23063/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which her Department and the Garda authorities have identified the total membership of criminal gangs operating in all parts of the country; if continued action is planned to combat them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23062/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of burglaries and-or other crimes reported in each Garda district or division throughout County Kildare in the past five years to date; the actions proposed to combat any increase in such incidents of crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23064/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which access to working capital continues to be made available to small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23284/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Debt (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the manner in which the various banks continue to accommodate customers who have found themselves in difficulty during the past number of years with particular reference to the need to ensure a positive accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Debt (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the level of mortgages arrears continues to be managed in a way that is accommodating to the circumstances of the borrower; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23088/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economy continues to remain competitive when compared to other competing jurisdictions within the European Union and without; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23086/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Charges (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the levels of bank charges being imposed by various banks; the basis for such charges, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23087/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to continue to make adequate provision in respect of primary and second level school places throughout County Kildare, having particular regard to the emerging demography; if he expects to have to make any adjustments to meet the demand, with particular reference to towns and villages...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he expects special needs teaching requirements in all schools throughout County Kildare at primary and second level to be met in 2016; his proposals for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23108/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which children with autism continue to have ready access to primary and second level school places throughout County Kildare; the extent to which any difficulties have arisen in meeting the ongoing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23110/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which upgrading of extension works at a school (details supplied) is likely to progress in the near future in line with submissions made by the school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23109/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department can assist the school authorities at Newtown, Enfield, County Kildare, in the provision of extra enhanced and upgraded accommodation, having particular reference to the availability of extra space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23111/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (20 Jul 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to accede to the request for extra facilities, including a sports hall, at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23112/16]