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Estimates for Public Services 2023: Message from Select Committee (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2023: Votes 16, 23 and 34.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 Feb 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 Colm Burke - To discuss a report examining the HSE reimbursement and pricing decision-making process in respect of new drugs. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss whether Cork will be considered for the provision of a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I bring to the attention of the House the scandalous situation of the treatment of women who are mothers who are going through the family law courts, wherein their rights are being abolished virtually. Under the in camerarule, they are being subjected to the kind of abuse that was used in prisoner of war camps in years gone by and which is totally alien to the Irish Constitution and justice...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I support the concept, as I did in my earlier question. There is a benefit for everybody in the existing community, where in many cases there have been deficiencies for several years by virtue of emigration, a declining population and so forth. There is now an opportunity to address those issues for the benefit of refugees and the existing community to make it an attractive place for local...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment the Minister for the extensive work and benefit to all areas throughout the country arising from this particular initiative. I would like to ask the extent to which she expects to be able to encourage inclusivity in communities throughout the country, to encourage the recognition by communities of others within their community, whether they be local, national, or whatever in an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment the Minister on her approach. Without doubt the bottom-up approach is the correct one, recognising the wisdom of the community and the local knowledge that exists in every community and putting to use that local knowledge to improve the situation for everybody all round. As I said before, we are now a bigger community but one can be isolated in a big community as well as in a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline her programme for rural and community development throughout the country in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9178/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which she continues to fund infrastructure throughout the country, in such a way as to encourage the retention of jobs and the attraction of investors in jobs throughout the regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9177/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Cost of Living Issues (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current strategy in place to assist small businesses through the current cost-of-living crisis; if any further initiatives are contemplated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9179/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applicants for work permits currently awaiting approval; the extent to which it is expected to meet these requests in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which various sectors in industry are being accommodated by way of work permits in line with their requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which various sectors in industry are being accommodated by way of work permits in line with their requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade within the European Union and with third countries continues to prosper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9448/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which trade with Northern Ireland and or the UK continues at pace; the extent to which prospects for the future remain positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9451/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 161. 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. [9453/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which foreign direct investment continues at pace; if any particular issues have arisen which might require an early response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9449/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Prices (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which efforts continue to be made to identify the causes of price increases likely to impact on employment or employment prospects, with a view to ongoing remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9450/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his Department continues to monitor developments in the manufacturing and service sectors, including retail, with a view to endeavouring to address potential threats at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9452/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 163. 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. [9463/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which the future for Irish manufacturing and services sectors remains positive or is likely to come under threat from any particular area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9454/23]