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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am only going to use five minutes anyway so-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Whosoever wishes to respond. I am willing to entertain answers from all and sundry.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I have no wish to become part of the advertising campaign but there is an advertisement on television which says that if we leave children to their devices, they might never leave their devices. It is an interesting advertisement. I agree that if we leave it to the common sense of people to make up their minds, they generally might make up their minds in favour of what suits their objects...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Human Rights and Civil Liberty Considerations (9 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I will take five, please. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their attendance and opening statements. It is generally accepted that certain intrusions into human rights and civil liberties took place as a result of restrictions introduced for a particular purpose. On balance were the measures taken necessary and did they do the job they were intended to do, that is, curtail the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Human Rights and Civil Liberty Considerations (9 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: It is four.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the airline industry is likely to benefit from current or any further proposed Covid-19 related rescue packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 415. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps that can be taken to meet the health and housing needs of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 458. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason further information confirming residency is required in the case of the children of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21681/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 511. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of children that were unsuccessful in the lottery for concessionary places on school transport in 2019 and again in the 2020-2021 school year will be re-examined with a view to meeting the concerns of the parents involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21581/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a further SNA allocation will be facilitated in the case of a school (details supplied) in view of the fact the current allocation is insufficient to manage four pupils who require full-time support throughout the school day; if an exceptional request will be facilitated in view of the health and safety requirements of the children involved...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 693. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an invalidity pension appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); when their application is likely to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21726/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 697. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review will be undertaken of the recent decision to cease disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if same will be undertaken as soon as possible in view of the fact the family has limited means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21814/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 698. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if payment at the same rate will continue in the case of a person (details supplied); if the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment is more applicable in these circumstances; if every effort can be made to ensure the payment is not reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21815/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 699. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the application for an exceptional needs payment in respect of payment for a funeral in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21816/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 722. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review can be undertaken into eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21973/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 827. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports of children at risk received in each of the past twelve months to date; the extent to which it was possible to deploy the necessary assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22664/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 828. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which, notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis, a rapid response is available for children at risk or in distress with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and seamless programme to address the issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 829. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate counselling, support and rescue services remain available through his Department to meet the requirements of at-risk children notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 830. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the availability of sufficient resources for his Department to meet challenges likely in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22668/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 890. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which renewed efforts are being made to facilitate integration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22660/20]