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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Poverty (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 241. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he proposes to take to address any or all inequalities affecting children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department has noted various experiences of women and children who may be under threat from domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, including those in the care of the State and-or by orders of courts; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Projects (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised national development plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the treatment of children in residential care or fosterage, or those placed with a guardian by court order, with particular reference to the need to ensure their welfare and well-being on follow-up in relation to issues of any concern; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the higher education grant or similar payment can be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16038/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if this jurisdiction is likely to experience a shortage of graduates in the future within a particular area to meet the demand of the corresponding workforce; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15888/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to liaise with the technical sector with a view to ensuring adequate provision in respect of graduates in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15890/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to liaise with the academic sector with a view to ensuring adequate provision in respect of graduates in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15891/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to research future requirements in the education sector with a view to ensuring an adequate supply of graduates throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15892/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate, arising from his discussions with the academic and technical sectors, the extent to which he is satisfied that adequate provision continues to be made in both areas with a view to meeting demand and job specifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15893/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department is focused on the health sector in terms of ensuring a steady supply of graduates with a view to ensuring the filling of the maximum possible number of posts in the health services in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15894/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of apprentices currently available; the extent to which this is sufficient to meet requirements; his plans to introduce new apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15889/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to indicate the extent to which his Department continues to monitor incidents of professional bullying throughout the higher education system; the extent to which bullying is evident in colleges throughout the country; the action taken or being taken to counter this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15895/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure continued access to third level for all students seeking to avail of education at this level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15896/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he and his Department have identified any specific obstacles which may impede improvement and achievement in the further and higher educational sectors and impact our ability to continue to establish Ireland’s reputation as equal to the best globally in higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15897/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to an application for family reunification in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16031/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16032/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 280. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status with reference to access to education and employment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16033/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which treatment at James Connolly Hospital is progressing satisfactorily in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16040/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (30 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 348. To ask the Minister for Health when a full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16043/23]