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Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Yesterday, when Deputy Martin raised the question of the new children's hospital establishment Bill, I could not hear the answer. Has the timeline been established for the passage of the Bill through the House and thereafter in respect of the hospital? I refer to the road transport Bill, which aims to reduce the administration and associated costs of private road transport. Have the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Committee of Public Accounts.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Proper order.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: There is much Deputy Adams should know about himself.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What about cryptosporidium?

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Does Deputy Martin remember the supply in Galway?

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: What about the previous supply in Galway?

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: There was no water supply either.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: For 20 years Deputy Martin did nothing about it.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Fear of the future.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That is a sobering thought.

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Has Mattie sorted out the septic tanks?

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That is how it was done in the old days.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Chairman and the guests for their presentation. Is there any evidence that the international community is becoming seriously concerned about the situation there? To what extent has it put in place any plans to become involved in a meaningful way to try to ensure the safeguarding of human rights and that in the aftermath of conflict that the whole situation will not slide back...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget Submissions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to be in a position to reassure the farming community in regard to the various issues it has raised with him in its recent budget submission; if the various farm support payments are paid and up-to-date in line with expectations; if a means can be found to address the issue of fluctuating food prices,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the attainment of the objectives set out in Food Harvest 2020; he expects the prospects to remain good for the dairy, beef, pig meat, lamb, poultry, and fishing sectors in the next five years; if he has identified particular or specific likely requirements during this period; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare given that the person's rent has now increased to €1,300 per month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34748/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which a system may be devised to protect producers and consumers against peaks and troughs in the food production sector, which alternately affect food producers and consumers; if he has studied means whereby the more serious fluctuations may be ameliorated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34840/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects this country to capitalise on the global food market in the future, with particular reference to added-value product; if he remains satisfied regarding the extent to which the markets for dairy, beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry and fish continue to be available for Irish producers; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to assess global markets with a view to identifying the scope for Irish exports, whether in niche or general markets in respect of dairy, beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry and fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34842/15]