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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. While discussions continue to take place, they have not been successful to date. It is opportune at this stage for the State to seek a temporary injunction to gain the access the Minister of State referred to in his reply from the M4 to the estate, including the estate house and the 227 acres the State already owns. It is not an unreasonable...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue again and the Minister of State for coming in to answer questions in the House. I raise the matter on this occasion to ensure the focus remains on the vital issues surrounding access to Castletown House, Celbridge, in my constituency, and the future of the house, which is a stately mansion of historic significance. It is...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: We will suspend the House for a couple of minutes to allow the appropriate Minister to present himself.

Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: That concludes our debate. We thank all those who have contributed as well as those who have attended in the Public Gallery.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Gino Kenny - To discuss the medical cannabis access programme and its potential expansion to other conditions. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss secondary school places in Greystones, County Wicklow. Deputy Darren O'Rourke -...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the budget and I thank both the Ministers who presented it and all the other Ministers who made their contributions to it throughout the year. I will not spend too much time talking about the refrains that come from the Opposition at times like this when there is a call for more, and whatever it was, and when would you like it? Now. Of course, it inevitably comes to that. Then...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Given the appalling vista that now opens up in the Middle East and the continuous conflict between all sides, I ask the Tánaiste if it might now be an opportunity - a tragic opportunity but one nonetheless - for Ireland to make a particular case to the international community, through the United Nations, the EU and wherever, to set up a permanent structure in situin the Middle East to...

Select Committee on Health: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I would agree with a lot of what my colleague, Deputy Shortall, has said there. The purpose of the exercise, insofar as I was concerned and from the previous discussions, was to address all of the issues that looked like a threat through encouraging adults or children back into smoking by a circuitous route. That means all of the possible issues, including the sale to children, which the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the continued efforts of his Department in isolating and identifying the cause of the rising costs of energy and the negative impact on manufacturing, services and distribution sectors; the extent to which efforts continue to provide replacement sources by whatever means, preferably locally sourced; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Inflation Rate (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the causes of inflation, both internal and external, and their effects on business, trade and enterprise; the efforts to date in identifying possible remedies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44462/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications for work permits granted in of the past five years; the number of applications currently awaiting decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44570/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which applications for work permits can be expedited where the information has been provided previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44571/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to assist both the manufacturing and service sectors in order to deflect the impact of costs increases, whether generated internally or externally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44572/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade within the EU and with third countries continues to prosper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44573/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the market for Irish exports continues to develop in a sustainable fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of jobs believed to have accrued from foreign direct investment in each of the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to liaise with the tech industries in order to minimise any negative impact due to worldwide downturns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44578/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which diversification throughout the manufacturing and services sectors has resulted in increased employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44579/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the incentives currently available for small and start-up enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44580/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (12 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which new markets for Irish exports overseas are being sourced on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44581/23]