Results 7,621-7,640 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 623. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates in the technological area likely to emerge for their respective colleges/apprenticeships on an annual basis over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51987/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 624. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates in the area of academia likely to emerge for their respective colleges on an annual basis over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51988/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 626. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he expects science to play an increased role in the higher education sector with particular reference to ensuring an adequate number of graduates to meet the demands of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51990/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 629. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects third and fourth level student numbers to increase at academic and technical level in the future, in line with demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51993/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 622. 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 number of posts in the health services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51986/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 625. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills 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. [51989/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 627. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure the 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. [51991/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 636. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51135/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 639. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for a visa in the case of a person (details supplied); when same can expect to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 642. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason that a visa has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied); if the application can be reviewed at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51188/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 652. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application is expected to be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51427/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 661. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) which was submitted in March 2022, if all is in order with the application; if the application can be expedited given the urgent need to travel to visit sick elderly relatives in South Africa; if a travel...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 662. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to set up a formal register for suitably qualified persons such as social workers or child psychologists to assist in family law cases. [51800/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 667. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will be considered for naturalisation given the precarious nature of their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51924/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 669. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52008/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 717. To ask the Minister for Health if Ireland will be participating in the European Union joint action on diabetes and cardiovascular disease initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51309/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 846. To ask the Minister for Health if any emergency fund exists to assist with gaps in fair deal funding with particular reference to the case of a person (details supplied), who has no family and no assets and no means with which to clear her debt to the facility which now cares for her, who still has a debt outstanding after many months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51995/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 853. To ask the Minister for Health if the appropriate level of care at the highest possible level can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) whose case is considered a high priority; if all appropriate avenues can be pursued to ensure that the required level of care is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52046/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Fees (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I concur.

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the introduction of the legislation. It is very important. I compliment the Minister on the work she is doing in this area. I make particular reference to organised crime and other issues, including stalking, that have been raised by Members. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, on the reference to the in camera rule where stalking is concerned. I do not see why...