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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has kept under observation Departments or bodies under their aegis that have a tendency to overspend; if particular action is needed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10899/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that public expenditure remains within acceptable guidelines; if corrective measures are needed at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10900/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Capital Expenditure Programme (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all public capital projects under his aegis are subjected to appropriate tests of costing and administration with a view to minimising any potential overruns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10895/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Capital Expenditure Programme (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if steps are needed to address potential overheating in the costs for capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10897/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Department that has achieved most in terms of public expenditure and reform; the Departments that need to do better in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10898/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Reform (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which reform remains part of Government policy in the context of meeting specific annual targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pay (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which commitments made in the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI, Acts are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10902/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pay (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which progress is being made on agreements achieved under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI, legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10903/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an emergency basic social welfare payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will set aside an order to deport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Health when a renewed medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10678/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which standard procurement procedures have been applied in the case of the proposed relocation of the centre of excellence of Horse Sport Ireland to a new location; if the normal procurement tests have been applied and incorporated in the process; if best value for money has been proven; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 351. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the proposal by Horse Sport Ireland to relocate to a centre of excellence further away from the focal points of activity associated with the horse industry in respect of both bloodstock and sport horse genetics as an essential part of the business meets the principals of good value for money and reform; and if...

New Decade, New Approach Agreement: Statements (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important subject. At the outset I congratulate An Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs for the tremendous work they have done and continue to do. I include past Taoisigh and Ministers for Foreign Affairs in that as well. It is no harm to take stock. Politics has many challenges around every corner. Brexit was one such challenge...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he sees a need to support Irish air transport having particular regard to the impact of Covid-19; his plans for measures to address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10298/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and his Department will continue to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on Irish owned and operated airlines given the extent to which other countries have had to support their airlines with obvious implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10299/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects public road transport vehicles to convert to non-fossil fuels over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with stakeholders in the transport sector with a view to maximising a changeover to the use of non-fossil fuels while maintaining best economic focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10288/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role he sees for sea and air transport in the future, with particular reference to issues arising in the aftermath of Brexit; if specific sea and air routes are being considered in order to ensure the most effective and efficient routes and transport methods for Irish exporters and importers; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the turnaround in respect of driver licences; if means have been found to eliminate delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10290/21]