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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Developments in the Insurance Industry: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: What do the companies do with their cash flow? They have a good cash flow and moneys to invest on any given day or week, sometimes very considerable amounts. Is it put into a bank account with a return of 1% or 2% or is it invested in a fund?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Ventilation and Covid-19: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: This is an issue in which I have a special interest because I happen to suffer from a sinus condition. My sinuses are particularly irritated by dust and particles of all descriptions. It is of the utmost importance to address the needs identified. It is necessary to avail of technology in every way possible, particularly in the context of hospital wards, nursing homes, public transport,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Ventilation and Covid-19: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: How big would the investment be for the school, airline company or building?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Ventilation and Covid-19: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I will return to the matter at some point. I did not get an answer on whether measurements are in microns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Developments in the Insurance Industry: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I will not delay. The Chairman knows I am very good at taking-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Ventilation and Covid-19: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Is the measurement in microns? To what extent has evidence been produced? Has it been made available to the witnesses? I am aware that there is an efficacy rate of almost 100%. To the extent that technology is of the quality required to remove 100% of viruses, it is possible not to have draughts, including for schools, without having draughts. We all had air conditioning in the form of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Under the bilateral arrangements that exist between this country and a number of other countries in respect of social welfare, is it possible to arrange a payment based on their contributions in the country from which they are leaving?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which her Department anticipates a reduction in Covid-19 support payments to be replaced by employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26152/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for the previous replies and reiterate our appreciation of the work being done. Is it possible to determine the areas most likely to respond quickly in bringing their employees back to work? Have the indicators so far given that information? For instance, the construction, retail and wholesale sectors. Does she see them progressing in the way anticipated?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Is it possible at this stage to give some indication from available information as to the areas most likely to be affected by jobs being no longer available? Is the potential for recovery still there for those sectors and, as a result, the employment potential for employees?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have indicated their intention to withdraw from Covid-19 support payments and return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26153/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the extent to which the Minister has information derived from the contact she has received from employers and employees. What is the extent to which those who have contacted, or have been contacted, have an indication of work available to them when they are ready to go back? I have two questions on the same subject. I am sorry about that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her reply. Can any indication be gleaned from the information available as to which sectors show the most likely signs of recovering in the earliest stages, be it agrifood, retail or transport? In order to ensure continuity of payment, with the phasing out of one payment and its replacement with employment, at this stage people need to know where they are heading in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I join other Deputies in complimenting the work done by the Minister and her Department in what were very challenging times. I have no doubt that in the weeks ahead she will be equally up to the task of dovetailing activities in such a way as to ensure a smooth return to work for the people who have been out of work, be they employers or employees, and that such a return will be backed up...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 483. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is her policy to provide gender neutral toilets in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25872/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 531. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a social welfare payment will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25612/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 550. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the scale and availability of Covid-19-related supports with particular reference to the demands arising from the extension of restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5574/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 551. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which bereavement support applications have been approved in the past 12 months; the degree to which the demand has grown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5575/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 576. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of exceptional needs payments made by her Department in each of the past three years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26557/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 567. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the processing of applications for various social welfare payments is in line with the most expeditious practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26548/21]