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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The next Topical Issue matter is in the name of Deputy Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (26 May 2022)

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: (1) Deputy Darren O'Rourke - to discuss the need to secure the site and buildings of the former National School, Clonalvy, County Meath; (2) Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss when the national medicines agency will be...

Passport Services: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The next speakers are Deputies Joan Collins, McNamara and Pringle.

Passport Services: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Like other speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on this subject. It is a very sensitive subject for the people for a number of reasons. Many people and many families have not had a holiday in up to ten years because when they were ready to go the Covid lockdowns came about and they could not go anywhere. Families have changed and there are more people involved....

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank my colleague for sharing her slot. I acknowledge and congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on the tremendous work they are doing to raise awareness of the need for more apprentices, including highly qualified apprentices, in a way that has not been done before. Today's news that we have 2.5 million people at work is a major achievement that should not go astray. I was a...

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, the naming of people outside the House is not in order.

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is naming institutions. On a point of order again, the continuous naming of institutions-----

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: -----by name or in such a way as to make them identifiable is in breach of Standing Orders.

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: It is not on the record.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which every effort is being made, similar to the coordinated efforts displayed in the fight against Covid-19, to ensure the recovery of the health services and the overhaul of long waiting lists; if the delivery plan will be coordinated in such a way as to achieve major objectives in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the Capital Building Programme is adequately provided for in the coming year with a view to ensuring the elimination of previously known pinch points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26836/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that carbon reduction measures are not allowed to impact negatively on the agri-food sector; if he will ensure that all the necessary steps will be taken to reduce carbon emissions; if the measures will be carried out in a responsible way to protect the agri-food sector and avoid food shortages which are already...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Energy Prices (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he can take to alleviate the massive rise in fuels costs affecting the agri-food sector which in turn will later in the year contribute to food cost inflation; if he will ensure that diesel costs in particular to the farming sector are brought back into line with previous moderate levels; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which the provision of utilities such as electricity and water to new houses is currently limiting progress in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27146/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent, if known, to which delays in the provision of utilities such as power and water to various building sites appears to delay progress; if immediate steps will be taken to ensure that such issues are addressed forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27165/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passports will issue for persons (details supplied) who made applications several months ago and who are travelling on 6 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27148/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated timeline that is in place in relation to the tender process in the case of a school (details supplied); if all milestones are on track to be met on time; if the inclusion of temporary accommodation on the permanent site has been considered with regard to the timing and spatial needs of the permanent school project; if a tender...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct number of contributions that have been made by a person (details supplied); if they will qualify for the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27150/22]