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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Promotion (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate alternative provision is being made for Irish exports abroad to compensate for any losses arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to ensure the future of the agri-food sector in the aftermath of Brexit and notwithstanding carbon reduction targets; the degree to which he has identified opportunities for the meeting of such targets while minimising the impact on production; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he remains satisfied that progress in expanding higher educational opportunities to date is sufficient to facilitate an upsurge in economic activity post-Covid-19 and as a result an increased need for third and fourth-level technical academic graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26956/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which extra provision is being made to extend and expand third and fourth-level education with particular reference to the ongoing requirements of the jobs market and the need to respond on a continuing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5975/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 327. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he remains satisfied with the number of students at third and fourth-level pursuing academic or technical goals with a view to maximising the ability of Irish graduates in their respective fields; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27414/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the total number and description if available of all animals and or birds deemed extinct or in danger thereof as identified by trends over the past thirty years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27390/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action taken to protect animals or birds deemed in danger of extinction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27391/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which the numbers of landrail continue to be monitored throughout the country; if any revival is indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27392/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent of areas throughout the country currently regarded as habitats for native and migratory game birds; the extent to which their habitats are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27395/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the degree to which Irish game birds and songbirds deemed to be at risk of extinction continue to be monitored with a view to protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27396/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which efforts are being made to protect the yellow hammer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27399/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Conservation (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the full extent of the numbers of deer here including each separate breed; the most likely location or habitat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27394/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an independent medical officer can assess the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27421/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional provisions being made to ensure an adequate supply of graduates with appropriate qualifications in the sciences, innovation and research with particular reference to the need to enhance Ireland’s capabilities in these areas and to fill the posts currently required and likely to be required in the future given...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 314. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he proposes to facilitate the development of the sciences throughout the higher educational system with a view to the preparing of undergraduates for the competition that lies ahead with particular reference to job opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27401/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which, through higher education he plans to use innovation as a means of advancing educational abilities and as a result, economic preparedness to meet the challenges of the modern educational and employment challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27402/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he plans to further the capabilities of graduates in respect of research with particular reference to the need to maximise Ireland’s capabilities in that field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27403/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the areas in respect of which he through higher education plans to include innovation as a means of enhancing capability and reputation globally of Irish graduates on the global stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27409/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the higher education system incorporates research as a means of further advancing the capabilities of Irish graduates using research as a basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27410/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he plans to make special provision to the advancement of the sciences with the higher educational system with a view to maximisation of opportunities for Irish graduates in order to enhance their opportunities against allcomers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/21]