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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, with regard to the powers the inspectorate, regulator or whoever. We need to get to a situation where we do not wake up some morning and find there is an issue in an institution that has been going on for a considerable time, has been reported and no action has been taken. I can think of at least one such situation off the top of my head. We know this will be averted by virtue of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The Chair or another one of my colleagues made the point earlier on whether it was a good policy to have the legislation as it is, hanging on to other legislation, or whether this was sufficiently serious to require specific legislation or an amendment to a major Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: It is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Will the name of the Bill sufficiently advise the observer as to what the Bill is supposed to do?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Will we ask that it be a little bit more specific? The intention to have it vague, as it would appear to be, is not good for the quality of the service or its reputation.

Death of Professor Brian Hillery: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Any accolade going his way is well deserved. He was a really nice man, which is the best thing that can be said about a politician in the modern era. He took his job seriously and generated respect. That was the hallmark of his membership of the Houses of the Oireachtas on which he left an indelible mark. He was able to speak frequently, well and strongly in support of the views he held...

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: European Council (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: From the Taoiseach's observations at the EU Council and COP27 meetings, does he detect an urgency on providing alternative energy in such a way as to make it possible in the short term rather than way off into the future? Has he observed whether there is a cohesive approach in the European Union to the aggression of Russia and the possibility that it might spread elsewhere? What action is...

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: European Council (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the European Council; and if he will refer to the items under discussion and their order of importance. [57727/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I strongly welcome the proposal from the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to reform the family law courts. There is an outstanding issue whereby a mechanism is applied, allegedly to prevent parental alienation, to such an extent that women who are mothers of children are being excluded from due process and natural justice. I ask the Taoiseach to consider the possibility of a public inquiry into...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Child Protection (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the UN and Ireland through its membership of the UN Security Council continue to remain alert to the various threats to children from whatever source on a worldwide basis; the actions in hand in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57724/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland continues to respond to the needs of poorer communities often beset by war, famine and national disasters; the extent to which membership of the UN Security Council can be used as a means of accelerating help that is needed in such challenging situations; the extent to which Ireland continues to promote...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high-speed broadband will be available to a person (details supplied) given that their house appears to be the only one not included in service available to other houses in the locality; the efforts that will be taken to rectify this issue in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57900/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount paid in tolls in the past five years to date in regard to all tolled locations throughout the country without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58121/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount paid by motorists in public car parking including kerbside throughout Dublin city in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58122/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 326. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the latest position in regard to Brexit, with particular reference to an improvement in Anglo-Irish relations. [49947/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 331. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has had the opportunity in recent weeks to engage with the parties in Northern Ireland and his counterpart in the UK with a view to availing of every opportunity to address issues arising from Brexit. [55376/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 353. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to engage with all sides in Northern Ireland with a view to bringing about an amicable solution to the aftermath of the Brexit issue with particular reference to the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58109/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 327. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the possibility of world food shortages has engaged the international community at the highest level; his level of contribution in such instances; and the extent to which he has been able to influence policy in this area. [51981/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 332. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which his attention and that of his head-of-government colleagues across Europe has been drawn to the prospect of a world-wide war arising from activities towards this end on a global basis. [55617/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 339. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his Department continue to highlight issues such as the trafficking of women and children throughout the globe with particular reference to the seriously affected locations; the extent to which he continues to use the UN Security Council as a vehicle for challenging such activities; and if he will make a...