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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she and her Department can offer a pathway towards naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) notwithstanding replies to previous Parliamentary Questions or the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13864/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parking Charges (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which consideration has or can be given to the possibility of the abolition of car parking charges for cancer patients while undergoing treatment given that the patient already has sufficient other issues to worry about without having the added complication of being pursued by debt collectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that can be taken to speed up the processing of applications for medical cards with particular reference to applications and renewals from persons that may have a terminal illness and the fact that any delays can only exacerbate concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13637/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the shortcomings in the mental health services with particular reference to north County Kildare and the need to provide for those seeking institutional care or specific treatment not currently readily available in Ireland and or local access to psychology services without waiting prolonged periods of time; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he expects to improve the supports for children with special needs while requiring therapeutic or residential short-term or long-term assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13841/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (11 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the Sláintecare programme is being enacted; the progress to date in this regard; the targets achievable in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13845/21]

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to avail of the two minutes. The Ceann Comhairle and I know this subject well and it is very close to our hearts in the context of County Kildare. I would hate to lose any minute of support for this issue. I believe we need about 800 houses as a matter of urgency - direct build, local authority houses. We also need a revamping of what used to be the local authority loans...

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this important debate. We must recognise that we have to change from the way we were to the way we will be in terms of standards and levels. We have to raise our game in order to compete with the best, not just nationally but internationally. On the international market, those people coming from a different place with a different background are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Arising from yesterday's health committee meeting, it would appear that there are obvious fears in the HSE that it will not be possible to meet targets, as already indicated, and that the situation could change dramatically for the worse as time goes by. I support the other speakers in raising the urgent necessity to seek out other ways and means of providing an adequate vaccine supply in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which his Department continues to monitor the progress in the delivery of broadband in urban and rural areas throughout the country having particular regard to the increased reliance on electronic communications given the necessity to work from home; if he is satisfied that the progress to date is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in achieving emission reduction targets in line with the programme for Government whilst at the same time protecting economic progress in the agri-food business or other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the initiatives he plans to take to expedite the availability of reliable, effective, high-speed broadband nationally with particular reference to the need to facilitate those forced to work or study at home arising from the Covid-19 crisis; if he remains satisfied that everything is being done that can be done to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Data (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current ranking of Ireland on the Digital Economy and Society Index; the plans to improve Ireland’s position on the index, with particular reference to comparison with EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13230/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress towards achieving development of the various forms of renewable energy with a view to achieving carbon neutral status within the time limits set out by way of international agreement; if he will accelerate progress in this area while at the same time ensuring the protection of the economic base; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the broadband roll-out throughout the country can be expedited with a view to ensure the availability of sufficient connectivity to enable the maximum number of citizens to work from home or from hubs where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13220/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of new broadband connections being made on a monthly basis notwithstanding the lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13222/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the efforts being made to ensure the provision of reliable high-speed broadband to industrial hubs throughout the country in order to address communication deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which air quality is being protected; the degree to which the measures in place are achieving the desired result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the monitoring of air quality has shown the need for additional measures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13224/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the international community continues to ameliorate or exacerbate climate change trends; the measures taken or proposed to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13225/21]