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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 920. To ask the Minister for Health if specific obstructions to Sláintecare have been identified within the health services; if so, the action he will take as a response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8431/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 921. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress on the National Children’s Hospital; the anticipated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8432/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 923. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the management and-or termination of pregnancies as anticipated in the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 has been observed by various practitioners at various levels throughout the country; if this is in accordance with the Act in terms of the availability of services to women; and if he will make a statement on...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Vótáil Pharlaiminteach Chianda), 2020: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Remote Parliamentary Voting) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy. He has been very co-operative. He should be in a watch factory as he has perfect timing. The Government has five minutes.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Vótáil Pharlaiminteach Chianda), 2020: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Remote Parliamentary Voting) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: We have to recalibrate because we have nine speakers and limited time. I propose that each speaker would take three minutes. I call Deputy Farrell.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Vótáil Pharlaiminteach Chianda), 2020: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Remote Parliamentary Voting) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Before proceeding, I wish to bring a couple of points to the attention of Members. The Minister, representing the Government, and the proposer must have a right to reply at 6.07 p.m. We have four speakers already in attendance over and above the listed time allowed for speakers if everyone is to take their full time. I suggest that Members might consider sharing, in which case we will get...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Vótáil Pharlaiminteach Chianda), 2020: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Remote Parliamentary Voting) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (10 Feb 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 Kathleen Funchion - to discuss an update on the DEIS status of Scoil Mhuire Lourdes girls' school in Tullow, County Carlow; (2) Deputy Barry Cowen - to discuss delays in the provision of work permits; (3) Deputy Niamh Smyth -...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that the future of the dairy sector remains secure and capable of creating and generating employment in the future to the extent needed notwithstanding CAP reform or other issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7052/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: The question relates to the extent to which the Minister recognises the future of the dairy sector and its major role in the economy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: That is a very welcome assessment of the future. To follow up, I ask the extent to which it will remain the Minister's endeavour to ensure emissions continue to be reduced in tandem with, but not damaging, the growth of the agrifood sector, with particular reference to the dairy sector, given that other countries seem to be able to do so to a huge extent.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he expects Ireland to continue to attract foreign direct investment in the future notwithstanding changes in corporation profits tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7050/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that the future of the beef, pig meat and lamb sectors remain secure notwithstanding the various issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7051/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Growth (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he sees opportunities for reform to be of benefit to the public and private sectors in 2022, with particular reference to the need to ensure competitiveness and effectiveness throughout these sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2077/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which his Department continues to attract foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7324/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Irish exports to the UK and the European Union have fluctuated since Brexit; if particular trends are emerging in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7326/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the concept of working from home or via digital hubs is being progressed with a view to ensuring the optimum results for employer, employee and the taxpayer; the extent of recent progress in this area; the extent to which the need for flexibility can be recognised by all parties within working from home...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Education Policy (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to liaise with the educational sector in order to ensure the ready supply of suitably qualified employees for a competitive workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7329/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Data (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created and retained in the services sectors over the past three years to date; if particular trends have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7330/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland continues to remain an attractive location for foreign direct investment in both the manufacturing and services sectors; the countries inside or outside the European Union with which Ireland is in direct competition in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7332/22]