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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Roll-out of Covid-19 Vaccination: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Given that it takes two shots to complete the dose for individuals, at what stage do the witnesses expect it will be possible to determine that the virus has been contained by way of the vaccination programme? At what stage after the double inoculation should we expect to see a visible improvement in our control of the virus? Will we monitor the situation in Northern Ireland, which has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Data (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated number of academic and apprentice graduates expected to be available for employment annually over the next five years; the degree to which these numbers can increase in line with demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43198/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Data (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent of the availability of both academic and technical graduates in sufficient numbers to meet the demands of the workplace in the years ahead.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Data (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for the comprehensive reply. To what extent is the Department in contact with IBEC and other employment providers in the community with a view to concentrating on the areas most likely to show deficiencies in available skills, given that in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and Brexit there will be a requirement for increased investment in that area?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Data (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent is contact maintained with the major employers with a view to identifying from them the precise skills they anticipate will be required in the future, both academically and technically? To what degree does the Minister believe that this can be provided for?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the number of graduates specialising in innovation, research and science is likely to increase annually in the future with particular reference to increased skills in their respective areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43199/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This is a similar question, but it concentrates on research, innovation and science. It relates to the old story that people traditionally emigrated from this country to take up positions abroad. There is now a climate in which people invest here and jobs are created as a result. To what extent will those higher qualifications in science, research and other areas be available?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied that the provisions in this area, insofar as they can be determined at this stage, are sufficient to warrant confidence in people from abroad seeking to invest in jobs in this country?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Finally, is the Minister satisfied that we are capable of competing with competitors in Europe in respect of innovation, science and research well into the future, and that sufficient provision is being made now to cater for that?

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Work Permits (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the procedure to be followed to obtain an up to date work permit by a person (details supplied) who previously held the holder of a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43396/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has assisted or can assist the provision or improvement of rural transport nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43517/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has assisted or can assist with the provision and improvement of rural transport in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43518/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intercede with Kildare County Council with a view to addressing the serious traffic problems that exist in Celbridge, County Kildare (details supplied); if these matters will be addressed with maximum urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43350/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 339. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the replacement of primary school facilities at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43281/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 448. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43127/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 449. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43187/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 455. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43367/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 497. To ask the Minister for Health the clinical grounds on which referral for specialist services abroad has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied); the actions proposed, given that the course of treatment currently in place is not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42925/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange for a public health nurse to call again to a person (details supplied); if this can be arranged as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (15 Dec 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 692. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she expects the LEADER funds to be of assistance to the various community groups throughout 2020 or in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43505/20]