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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Regulation of Nursing Homes and Development of a New Model of Care for Older People: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: In comparison to what used to be the system, I used to be a member of a visiting committee to a number of hospitals. A small group of people, normally five or six, visited on a fairly regular basis. We were directed by the authorities based on continuous observance of the situation whatever it was, whether it was a public or private institution. We usually made decisions on the spot. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Regulation of Nursing Homes and Development of a New Model of Care for Older People: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: During the course of the judicial review-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Regulation of Nursing Homes and Development of a New Model of Care for Older People: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I was waiting for the Chairman's voice. I am always glad to hear it.

Young People and Access to Further and Higher Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The next slot goes to Sinn Féin. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh is leading off.

Children (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy still has a minute to go. I was counting ahead of the time.

Children (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy can have two more minutes.

Children (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I know the Deputy was in full flight and I apologise for that because I hate to stem the flow of a speech.

Children (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy still has a minute or so if he moves the adjournment of the debate.

Young People and Access to Further and Higher Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Is Deputy Boyd Barrett sharing time?

Young People and Access to Further and Higher Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has it all worked out. Fair play.

Children (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The next group to speak is Solidarity-People Before Profit. Deputies Boyd Barrett and Barry have 20 minutes to share but I will have to interrupt their contribution in four minutes.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The general data protection regulation, GDPR, seems to be cropping up with increased frequency in public administration, most recently in the context of the debate on the report of the commission on mother and baby homes. It has also arisen in regard to the processing of medical cards. There appears to be an urgent need for a definition of precisely what falls within the scope of this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he continues to support and drive the creation of new enterprises in the indigenous sector nationally with particular reference to the need to encourage the generation of employment in all regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13844/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that the steps taken to date to offset the impact of Brexit remain sufficiently robust to ensure Ireland’s economic future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13842/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects Covid-19-related payments to continue into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied that her Department and Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training and Board have liaised sufficiently with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications and Kildare County Council with a view to ensuring that provisions likely to be made in respect of funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will ensure that regular basic social welfare payments are made in the case of a person (details supplied); if their payment will be guaranteed on an emergency basis until such time as the residency element is complied with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13865/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Maternity Leave (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which consideration has been given to the extension of maternity leave for expectant mothers that have been diagnosed with cancer with a view to alleviating the impact of the diagnosis during their pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13635/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence Policy (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to put in place a 24-7 nationwide support service for male victims of domestic abuse; the extent of future funding planned for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he hopes to encourage participation in third and fourth-level education throughout the country regardless of socioeconomic background; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/21]