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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Facilities (13 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (13 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. We now proceed to Priority Question No. 33 in the name of Deputy Cullinane.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (13 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Health the current and expected position in regard to the proposed location of the new national maternity hospital; the extent to which all issues of concern have been addressed and resolved to date; if any further matters are outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (13 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 337. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if small landlords dependent on income from their rented property have protection in the event of the tenants paying no rent and overholding the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37460/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (13 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 449. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of self-employed pension contributions made by a person (details supplied) from when they first entered the scheme to reaching pension age; if the contributions in this case are refundable; if additional contributions can be purchased at this stage with a view to qualification for State pension (contributory); if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 549. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37403/21]

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Sinn Féin's slot is next. Deputies Martin Kenny and Patricia Ryan have 20 minutes

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: As there are no Government or other speakers, I invite the Minister of State to reply.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Agreement to the Seanad amendments is reported to the House. A message will be sent to Seanad Éireann acquainting it accordingly.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Boyd Barrett was in possession when the debate adjourned. There are ten minutes remaining in that slot. The rest of the time may be taken By Deputy Bríd Smith.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Boyd Barrett is quite prepared and well capable to fill the space. He may proceed.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (8 Jul 2021)

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 Paul Donnelly - to discuss the current status of the move of Danu Community Special School school in Dublin 15 to Riversdale Community College; (2) Deputy Thomas Pringle - to discuss the Brandon report and the HSE response or...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Seanad amendment Nos. 4, 6, 9 and 13 are related and may be discussed together.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which improvements can be made in the processing of visas for employment here and the processing of applications for naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36757/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent of the time taken to process applications for visas, whether they be work visas or immigration requirements, in the immigration section of the Department, given the importance of the need to facilitate the economic recovery that will follow the pandemic.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate the magnitude of the task. Nonetheless, the size of the task ahead should not become a dominant factor or feature. It should be possible at this stage to make preparations, which would have to be made in any event. There is likely to be an upsurge in economic activity in the aftermath of the pandemic, which will result in applications for work permits and visas from abroad....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: By way of supplementary or further inquiries, two issues arise. The first issue is the extent to which a positive outcome can be expected with regard to applications for work-related visas. How quickly, for instance, can the employer here expect a positive decision given that all other requirements are met? In addition, the time taken to process applications is an issue, as is the degree...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he is confident that adequate apprenticeships or retraining places remain available throughout 2021 and thereafter for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36764/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects the number of training and apprenticeship places to be sufficient to meet the demand in each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37115/21]