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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (26 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 1483. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that it is held that an increased use of illegal drugs by drug users is deemed to be successful; if it is anticipated that the usage is increased, that supply is increased and that families all over the country continue to suffer as a result; if methadone treatment is sufficiently safeguarded to bring about a reduction in drug use; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (26 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 1490. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of drug task forces throughout the country; the extent of their operation over the past five years; the amount offered in support; the number of successful outcomes achieved in terms of a reduction in the reliance on drugs; the degree to which methadone is effective or ineffective as seen over the past five years; and if he will make a...

Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important legislation. The old saying is that it is an ill wind that does not blow some good. The pandemic caused us all to concentrate on the particular circumstances that applied in some situations. People were vulnerable in particular situations and were called upon to work for as long as possible in order to keep the show on the road...

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I did not intend to speak on this particular subject, but, like the Minister of State, having a fair amount of experience of the vicissitudes of the electorate and the electoral system, I think one should always avail of the opportunity to speak on it. First, the proposals always need to reflect through democracy. I note that Deputy Connolly referred to draconian measures. Nobody ever...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level to which he expects Irish trade to develop with EU countries and non-EU countries over the next five years; if particular trends have been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19098/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the various levels of support that were made available to enterprises throughout the country in the course of the pandemic; the extent to which such assistance remains available; the duration for which support remains available; the degree to which the assistance has addressed insofar as is possible the challenges to business as a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which priority continues to be given to various enterprises affected by Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which emergency steps can be taken to ensure the provision of locally-based electricity generation to offset growing shortages and increased electricity costs to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband throughout the country is adequately meeting the ongoing requirements with particular reference to providing high-speed, high-quality broadband in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to the needs of job retention and job creation; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the extension of broadband throughout the country continues as anticipated; the extent to which targets are not being met or are ahead of target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19119/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 211. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which modern high-speed broadband is readily available in all areas throughout the country or will be in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which Ireland is expected to meet its targets in respect of climate change; the challenges or shortcomings in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19118/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 212. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which domestic waste is currently referred for incineration or landfill sites; the intended progression in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current level of investment in wind, wave or solar energy onshore or offshore with a view to moving towards self-sufficiency in the medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19125/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the services and manufacturing services have improved and recovered given the existence of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19099/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which extra investment in jobs continues here notwithstanding the lingering effect of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19100/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which work permit-related visas continue to be issued in line with the requirements of those seeking such visas, if a quick turnaround can be managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19101/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which job retention and creation effort continues to be made in the manufacturing sector throughout Ireland and in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19102/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which job expansion and retention continues to be made in the services sector throughout Ireland and in County Kildare, the expectations in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (7 Apr 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Irish-manufactured products continues to compete on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19104/22]