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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Review of Budget 2021: Minister for Health (4 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: It did not contain congregation, however. There were widespread abuses related to congregation that are well documented. Whatever it did, it did not contain that. There was not the feeling of responsibility as to what would happen due to people ignoring the regulations. That is where the challenge arises. I do not want to delay the meeting but my own belief is that there must be huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Review of Budget 2021: Minister for Health (4 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 4 November 2020.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Steven Matthews - to ask the Minister for Education for an up-to-date report and timeline for Greystones Community College, Greystones, County Wicklow, as it stands the schools faces increasing uncertainty regarding their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Is he satisfied that progress to date is sufficient to reassure him that there will be adequate resources available to his Department to meet future challenges, including the normal challenges as well as the Covid challenges? Is he satisfied that the recruitments sought already have been taken up by the HSE to the extent necessary?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Comment has been made regarding the availability of staff who answered the Be on Call for Ireland initiative and are available and ready to take up duties but have encountered delays. I understand there are logistical issues. Will the Minister assure the House that these offers will be taken up at the earliest possible date? In the event of there being an inability in the early stages to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of staff at all levels throughout the health services; the degree to which he has identified staff shortages at consultancy, nursing, general practitioner or other levels; his plans to address these issues in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33482/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the extent to which the Minister has examined the need for vacancies to be filled at various levels throughout the HSE, with particular reference to the need for adequate permanent staff to deal with all exigencies that arise in the future.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. In his opinion and that of his Department, does he think adequate provision has been made to avoid a touchdown in the UK in the event that long queues or delays take place? That could make Irish products uncompetitive on UK or world markets, assuming the UK market will still be open. Are they satisfied that the necessary measures have been put...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of access to alternative markets for Irish food and food products post Brexit in all circumstances; if sufficient provision has been made to ensure Irish exporters can access alternative markets quickly and efficiently bypassing the UK if necessary; and if he will make...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of this question is to ascertain the degree of preparedness as we approach 1 January for access to the continental and worldwide markets for Irish products.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. Can I further inquire as to whether absolute plans are in place to bypass the UK itself in the event of there being no deal? The breakout from the EU could have more serious consequences for this country than we think at the present time. What has been put in place to address that issue? Are we prepared for both options, deal or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which standards of husbandry, processing and traceability in the food sector here continues with particular reference to the need to ensure the highest possible standards for beef, lamb, pig meat, poultry or fish leaving for international markets given the intense competition worldwide and the importance of being able...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he has put in place measures to address issues arising in the delivery of services in the context of Covid-19; if adequate resources remain available to address in full any issues arising having regard to the experience to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33483/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if a business (details supplied) which is currently unable to operate as a restaurant due to Covid-19 restrictions, is able to function as a wedding venue and accommodate up to 25 persons as per current regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32811/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 240. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the restocking of freshwater fish continues on an ongoing basis; the degree of this work annually over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33808/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 241. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which freshwater fish catches such as salmon and trout have fluctuated in each of the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33810/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high-speed broadband will be available for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that there is a connection to same 200 metres from their house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32849/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high-speed broadband will be delivered to a person (details supplied); the timeline to implement same as part of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33715/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 281. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to rely on onshore and offshore wind-generated electricity over the next ten years; the extent to which he expects to meet overall targets in respect of alternative energy production throughout the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33917/20]