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Estimates for Public Services 2022: Message from Select Committee (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for the public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2022: Vote 38.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine Invasion (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I allowed a certain amount of latitude because of the seriousness of the situation.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: As a student of European history I am strongly supportive of the Government's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I ask that everything be done to assist in every way we can. On a related matter, I ask the Tánaiste about an issue he has been reported as having commented on in the past, namely, that the Government should adopt an inflation strategy. This should cover how to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department will investigate the proliferation of various media channels which specialise in the glorification of violence against women of all ages and younger persons of both sexes and wherein in relation to society in general the theme of the survival of the fittest continues to be promoted...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she proposes to expand and extend the pursuit of the mission statement of her Department in respect of tourism, culture, arts, Gaeltacht, sport and media, with particular reference to the need to address issues arising in the trail of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10446/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which adequate progress is being made in the provision of broadband to all locations throughout the country, with particular reference to the need to provide services in areas previously not serviced and keeping in mind the need to provide for job creation on an even basis throughout the country; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he communicates with other Departments to ensure carbon reduction targets are met to the highest extent possible, having regard to the need to meet such targets but at the same time ensure the retention and continued development of the agrifood sector, incorporating best practice both to achieve...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the discussions and deliberations at the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference fall within Ireland’s carbon reduction targets; and if an equitable coexistence can emerge with obvious benefits for Ireland’s economy. [7800/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which the provision of broadband on a nationwide basis is progressing; if any particular shortcomings have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband continues in such a way as to ensure that all areas throughout the country are beneficiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10768/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the efforts being made to accelerate the provision of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10769/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which efforts are being made to ensure that the provision of broadband does not leave intermittent patches of poor or no service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10770/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the efforts being made to ensure that broadband is provided in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of leaving areas without service at a time when digital hubs are necessary throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10771/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which carbon reduction measures continue at pace while avoiding damage to the agrifood sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10772/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which carbon reduction measures can be best served without damage in the agrifood sector given the extent of hunger and starvation worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10773/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the various programmes for carbon sequestration have advanced; the methods most commonly used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10774/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which methods of carbon sequestration have grown in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10776/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that he and his Department continue to take to incentivise carbon reduction without penalising the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10775/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which it is intended to use renewable energy as a means of carbon reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10777/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (24 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which it is intended to use wind energy as a means of carbon reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10782/22]