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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Protection and Support for Covid-19 Front-line Workers: Discussion (9 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I will direct my first question to everybody. Has a deadline been set for the roll-out of vaccines for all front-line staff who are in contact with patients or potential patients? If not, why not? My second point relates to student nurses. Has the emergency nature of the call to student nurses to work in extraordinary circumstances in which they would not normally have to work been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Protection and Support for Covid-19 Front-line Workers: Discussion (9 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Could I have written replies, if possible, to the rest of the queries I raised?

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am happy to have the opportunity to say a few words on this important legislation on the basis that I once learned to fly aeroplanes and also flew in them. I learned to ride motorbikes as well, but I have to confess I did not fly on a motorbike. It is important legislation. Regulation and health and safety are issues we need to be aware of and have been aware of since the foundation of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Traditionally, Ireland has rejected racism in all shapes and forms, and rightly so. However, in recent times there appears to have been a sneaking back into the system and a tacit acceptance of racism. I ask the Tánaiste whether it might be expedient now to introduce legislation to address this issue.

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for being here to reply to the debate. The area of mental health services has traditionally been neglected. That has been acknowledged over the last 20 years, particularly since the decongregation of the mental institutions. That was a good thing in itself but alternatives had to be put in place and were not put in place. They need to be put in place now as a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he can prioritise for funding the childcare sector given the pressure generated by the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6296/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which childcare and the growing need for such facilities remains a priority for Government given the ongoing threat by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6327/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Migrant Integration (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the initiatives he has taken or proposes to take to encourage integration and address issues likely to impede progress in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6257/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Migrant Integration (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department have examined issues of integration in the course of the past twelve months with particular reference to identifying issues of performance success or weakness; if specific targets have been set for achievement; the success to date; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Migrant Integration (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if specific issues to highlight the need for better integration in society have been brought to his attention; the actions taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6269/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department continues to influence equality issues throughout the public and private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6258/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions taken or proposed by his Department to address issues of inequality in the workplace or in the social context; the extent to which directions have been issued in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6266/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of incidences of prejudice or inequality his attention has been drawn to in the course of the past twelve months; the actions taken or proposed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6267/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the degree to which he has been alerted to issues affecting children during the course of the Covid-19 crisis with particular reference to the need to prevent abuse and neglect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6261/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent of his Department’s interaction with various youth organisations throughout the country with particular reference to the need to offer support to youth organisations and the protection of the vulnerable in the context of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6262/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Abuse (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department continues to receive updates in respect of children at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6263/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Abuse (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of reports received by his Department of children at risk through neglect or all forms of abuse in the past twelve months; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6264/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Abuse (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department have been able to respond positively to reports of child abuse in the past twelve months; if fluctuations in the number of incidents have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6265/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he expects to be in a position to offer financial or other support to the various youth organisations throughout the country in 2021; if his Department continues to maintain contact on a regular basis with such groups in order to identify their current or ongoing requirements; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (4 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he expects science to play an increased role in the higher education sector with particular reference to ensuring an adequate number of graduates to meet the demands of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6271/21]