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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 1073. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which applications under the town and village renewal scheme have been submitted to her Department for consideration in 2021; if adequate resources remain available to her to address the subject adequately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8614/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (17 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 1074. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to address issues affecting island inhabitants and their quality of life on the islands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8615/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I ask contributors to remove their face coverings when speaking to ensure their contributions can be recorded adequately, before replacing their face coverings. I welcome members and viewers who may be watching proceedings on Oireachtas TV to the public session of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach. We are joined by Mr. Brendan Whelan and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: It is improving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I might throw in my tuppence as well. All Members of the Oireachtas over the years have had to deal with cases of overlending or overborrowing. If a person falls into difficulty with repayments, regardless of the borrowing source, the resolution should not entail recapitalisation of the loan. That always leads to increased repayments. If a person gets into difficulty in the first place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Deputy Doherty for tabling the Bill and focusing public attention on an alternative to deal with a difficult social situation, especially in these straitened times. I thank our expert witnesses for their submissions and the detail with which they addressed the issues. I thank them for attending. I thank all other stakeholders who responded with written submissions for their work,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding: Law Reform Commission (16 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: There are so many issues here that one would like to address, but the witnesses will be glad to hear that I do not intend to take the tourist route. However, a number of issues come to mind. First is the abuse of vulnerable people in public and private institutions. Are we satisfied with the system in each? What are the weaknesses in the reporting system and the follow-up? On the issue...

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important legislation. I will comment on the extent to which technology is moving ahead and making it easier for authorities to counter money laundering and criminal gang activity. However, technology is also available to those who do not obey the law. There is ample evidence to tell us that these criminal gangs use updated technology to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) qualifies for exemption from residential property tax, having regard to the various illnesses from which they suffer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7785/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the ongoing progress in meeting the requirement of schools (details supplied); the extent to which logistical issues in respect of traffic management and transport have been resolved with Kildare County Council; the degree to which the various stages of the proposed school development schedule are being addressed; when the visible progress can...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review in respect of eligibility for the fuel allowance will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7493/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of a citizenship application in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7761/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an appeal will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied) notwithstanding the most recent decision in their case; if their appeal will be reinstated and the deportation order reviewed in view of the fact that they have been in this jurisdiction for many years and were employed under stamp 4 until the Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 289. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have coordinated the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines; the extent to which the process is smooth and effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7733/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 290. To ask the Minister for Health the extent of the provision made for the various categories of patient awaiting Covid-19 vaccination; if the vaccination process will be rolled out on time and in sufficient numbers to make a serious impact on the spread of the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7734/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he expects the health services to be in a position to maintain normal services while at the same time meeting the challenge of vaccination throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7735/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 292. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the availability of sufficient hospital beds to meet the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and at the same time meet the normally expected requirements from non-Covid-19 patients and elective procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7736/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 293. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied that non-Covid hospital procedures continue in sufficient scale to meet the demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7737/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 294. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which more than average noticeable waiting lists have built up or are likely to build up arising from Covid-19-related demands and requirements; if backlogs remain manageable; the most apparent disciplines under stress at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7738/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 295. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the provisions currently in place to deal with non-Covid-19-related health demands are sufficient in every respect; his plans for specific changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7739/21]