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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his extended reply. I acknowledge the work that has been done and agree that considerable progress has been made, and is being made, in respect of the provision of houses to the community despite the Covid-19 pandemic and all the other obstacles that were in the way. It is easy to say this is not enough. Of course, it is not enough but, at the same time, a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 14. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [1811/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his comprehensive reply. I accept there have been huge improvements in the delivery of vital health services in very difficult and challenging times. Sufficient recognition is not given to that. However, there are a couple of small measures that could have a considerable impact in improving the delivery of services. One such measure concerns the operation and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will meet next. [1813/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: Once again, I raise the question of the use of a particular alleged condition in family law cases. This situation continues without interruption or indication of an interruption other than what the Minister has already said which, I hope, will put an end to the practice. To ensure there is absolute certainty about that, either the in camerarule has to be abolished or there has to be a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. [2758/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the full extent of supportive measures she has taken in 2023 and proposes to take in 2024 to support urban and rural community issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3982/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues to remain in contact with various urban and rural community organisations, with a view to identifying to the maximum extent to which she can see potential for supportive measures in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3983/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 605. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to indicate her ambitions for the development of the national hub network in the future, the major beneficiaries to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4292/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 370. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the full amount of disability benefit will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3831/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 383. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to indicate if an entitlement to the widow’s pension can be backdated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4175/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 389. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for a domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4272/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 401. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3842/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 410. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the correct procedure to be followed to permit a person (details supplied) to regain entry to Ireland for employment purposes, who returned to the Philippines in 2021 due to a health issue, who previously lived and worked in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3916/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 465. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if and when required supports including assessment of need can be provided in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3841/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 501. To ask the Minister for Health if it can be arranged for a person (details supplied) to attend day care centre in Maynooth, who has been told it would be instrumental in this objective to keep them at home for as long as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3719/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 600. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues to liaise with various community groups in Kildare north and throughout the country with a view to assisting them with their requirements under the appropriate headings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4287/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 601. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues to engage with rural and community groups with a view to identifying the most pertinent needs of the respective communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4288/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 602. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to indicate whether she intends to expand the mission statement of her Department to meet particular areas that did not previously qualify for assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4289/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (30 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 609. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she and her Department have targeted areas of social isolation with a view to improving the prospects for those currently living in such areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4296/24]