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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 457. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49665/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Development Plan (12 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 498. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 537. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable for children to wait in excess of 52 weeks for access to psychology services with particular reference to the importance of early intervention; the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time; the success to date in reducing the waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49451/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: National Development Plan (12 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 655. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Development Plan (12 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 683. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of her Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if she...

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have the opportunity to participate in this debate. As my colleagues have pointed out, this is a very important sector for every part of the country. In every town and village there are people involved or associated with the tourism, catering or transport sectors, as well as the aviation sector, particularly in certain areas. We must first empathise with the sacrifices they...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Today, as I have done in the past, I raise again the urgent necessity for confirmation from EirGrid as to the adequacy for a non-fossil fuel-dependent generation of electricity to meet the domestic and industrial requirements over the next two years, in particular, and for it to outline its plans to enhance that generation of non-fossil fuel electricity in that period.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I know, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Can we get from EirGrid an assurance of its ability to meet the domestic and industrial electricity load over the next two years and have it outline also its plans to enhance the generation of non-fossil fuel-dependent electricity in the same period?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I believe Deputy Calleary is authorised to ask this question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to Deputy Ó Cuív but we have only 20 seconds left.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to the Deputy but the clock has overtaken us.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will ensure that employees about to finish their Covid-19 related payment have ready access to an alternative payment or a job offer within reasonable distance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48449/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which reports relating to children at risk have been updated during the lockdown; the extent to which appropriate action was taken in circumstances in which it was necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Policies (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 314. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department has encouraged and promoted integration in all areas throughout the country; the extent of any issues that have arisen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49011/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the treatment of children in residential care or fosterage with particular reference to the need to ensure their welfare and well-being on follow up in relation to issues of any concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48448/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 305. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he continues to monitor the welfare of children in State care, fosterage or other forms of care other than parental care with a view to ensuring strict observance of child welfare requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49002/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 306. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which breaches of child welfare supports have been observed or reported in respect of children in various forms of State care including fosterage; the action taken on foot of any such reports; the follow up in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49003/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Policies (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which she expects to be in a position to respond to the various demands received in pre-budget 2022 submissions to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48985/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current and expected position regarding the age at which applicants may qualify for the old age pension in the future, having particular regard to the wider debate on the subject that has taken place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48986/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 274. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which her Department can accommodate earlier processing of appeals in respect of all categories of payment under her Department's control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48987/21]