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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Sláintecare Implementation: Centre for Health Policy and Management, Trinity College Dublin (1 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Some of us mere politicians strongly opposed the reduction in bed numbers precisely because we would not have sufficient capacity to meet the situation, particularly in the context of an increased population. The next thing we come to is care in the community and in the home. I have always held the view that it will take at least twice, if not three times, as many staff to operate care in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Sláintecare Implementation: Centre for Health Policy and Management, Trinity College Dublin (1 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Surely all aspects of the delivery of health services are a priority. If any element is removed, it throws the weight or burden onto some other sector within the services. Dr. Burke asked which hospital I was in recently. I was in St. James's Hospital. I went in as a public patient, not as a private patient, through the public hospital system to test the system we are always talking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Sláintecare Implementation: Centre for Health Policy and Management, Trinity College Dublin (1 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I know where Dr. Burke is coming from but the counterargument is that, if 100 people arrive in an accident and emergency department, some will obviously be more severely in need of care than others. There could be a situation whereby many people require emergency treatment at the same time. If that is not demand led, I do not know what is. I am just mentioning that to Dr. Burke. There are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Litter Pollution (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Gould also agrees with the Deputy and strongly supports him.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Litter Pollution (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Before adjourning, I note the points raised by other speakers on the manner in which the Topical Issue matters are being delegated. I realise that there is great difficulty in making time for everything but this is one of the things we have to make time for. We thank the Minister of State for making himself available but it should be noted that the responsible Ministers are expected to be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: With the agreement of Deputy Stanton, we will move on to the third Topical Issue matter from Deputy O'Reilly on the need for improved bus services in Fingal.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: That concludes Question Time. We overran the runway.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: We have a Minister of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, we have what we have.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State has made himself available and is prepared to reply. Deputy Ó Cuív has four minutes and is using them.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I will ensure that is conveyed.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: We will convey that to the Minister. The Ceann Comhairle will be made aware of that as well. The Deputy has four minutes, which is gone.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Anyway, proceed.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I ask the extent to which the earthquake and the survivors in Türkiye and Syria have been the focus of attention, with particular reference to the co-ordination of European rescue efforts and help and support to Türkiye and Syria at this very important time, given Türkiye's support for the EU and, in fact, previous anxiety to join the EU...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the European Council; and the extent to which pressing issues were dealt with. [7398/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the extent of any recent discussions he has had with the Ukrainian President or Ukrainian authorities, directly or at European level. [9876/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he continues to ensure the meeting of emission targets, while protecting the agri-food industry, given the likelihood of food shortages in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9889/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband continues to meet targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9890/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress in advancing high-quality, high-speed broadband in all areas throughout County Kildare and throughout the country, with a view to the need to ensure maximum availability for business and education and all those with a requirement for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10235/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which efforts continue to be made to ensure the availability of high-quality, high-speed broadband in all areas throughout County Kildare without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10236/23]