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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Along with my colleagues, I want to congratulate the Taoiseach on the initiatives taken. Having regard to his discussions with the various leaders, community groups and academics in Northern Ireland, is it accepted that the potential for the concept is greater than was first anticipated? Can the Taoiseach see a situation where this particular initiative can take the place of encouraging...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which he sees the shared island initiative developing in the future. [51254/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Like others, I compliment all the witnesses for the tremendous work they have done pre- and post-Covid and that they continue to do. Our society owes them a great debt of gratitude for the dedication they have shown in that regard. All of them can take that on board. With regard to the one in 200 people identified in the 30-year-old age cohort, what is the outcome to their treatment on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Yes or in that cohort.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: In what way?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Professor Hill. On average, how long would those detected as suspected of having breast cancer have to wait for treatment? Again, on average, what is the outcome?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: For a woman who is diagnosed as being in need of treatment, for example, which is a very traumatic experience for anybody, of course, what in general is the best message Professor Hill can give to someone regarding the outcome, treatment and options he said are available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: With regard to catching up on screening arising from the pause period during Covid-19, from what has already been said, the presumption is that we will catch up probably halfway through next year or around the second or third quarter. Are the witnesses satisfied that is attainable and achievable given the ongoing screening now taking place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: What kind of follow-up is there in respect of women who do not show up for screening? Is contact made with a view to following up on their appointments and is such follow-up happening?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I have one more question. Do the witnesses have evidence as to what outcomes are likely in the case of women who do not show up for screening for whatever reason but are subsequently screened? Is there any evidence to suggest that early detection could have been of benefit in their cases, or did the delayed screening not make any difference?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate that. It seems to me there is a need for an early alert system in regard to personnel shortages in areas such as radiology or any other group in the medical field. An alert system would let the public and system know of such shortages in time, so that arrangements can be made or encouraged to get more people into that particular area.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Taoiseach the nature and the extent of discussions he had with the various leaders during his recent visit to the United States of America and attendance at the United Nations. [46753/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which he expects to advance the Sláintecare project in the next 12 months; his plans for dealing with the various hospital waiting lists in the same period and at the same time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50776/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 212. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the implementation of Sláintecare incorporating dealing with accumulated hospital waiting lists with particular reference to the need to make urgent and positive impact on such lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50775/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress to date in the National Remote Work Strategy; when it is expected to implement the recommendations from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the provisions of the Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 applies to situations in which coal is imported, whether for direct delivery or redistribution throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51016/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Sales (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 374. To ask the Minister for Finance the procedure to be followed in the case in which a consumer purchases coal from Northern Ireland as advertised on social media for direct delivery to other homes throughout the country in which low smoke zones exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51013/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Sales (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 375. To ask the Minister for Finance if solid fuel carbon tax and VAT is applicable in situations in which a purchaser or distributor imports fossil fuels from Northern Ireland for sale and distribution throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51014/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Sales (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 376. To ask the Minister for Finance if the purchase of coal imported from Northern Ireland requires VAT and or solid fuel carbon tax to be paid before the goods are distributed throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51015/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 492. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50421/21]