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Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I advise Deputies to present their concerns regarding specific provisions on Committee Stage, if possible. I must put the question.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I remind Members that at approximately 8.10 p.m., the Minister has to reply. There are three speakers still to go. I ask them to keep that in mind.

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: He is getting impatient.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on this Bill. I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on bringing it forward in good time. It is progressive and positive. It supports industry and companies that give employment. It is necessary. As a result of it coming before the House, jobs will definitely be saved. The investment is good and will benefit all of our...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: While we all recognise the urgent need to continue with best safety practice regarding Covid-19, in the event that regulations might be lifted to allow the opening of pubs in mid-August, would it be possible to ensure that all pubs can open simultaneously, provided they can implement social distancing?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which comprehensive preparations are in place to facilitate the return of children to the classrooms at primary and second level after the summer break; if issues have arisen that might need further attention; if she is satisfied that the return to the classroom will be nationwide without exception; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which adequate classroom accommodation remains available at primary and second-level schools nationally with reference to those areas of concentrated population and high pupil-teacher ratios; if she is satisfied that deficiencies in space can be adequately provided for in the short term; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 368. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that all customers of lending institutions that availed of a Covid-19 related break in their payments are subsequently being treated in accordance with best practice in view of the existence of numerous incidences in which serious penalties have been imposed costing the borrower up to 20% extra; if doubt has been expressed by the lenders...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 562. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which he anticipates local authority housing or loan qualification income guidelines and conditions might be relaxed in order to facilitate those in search of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21055/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 563. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which adequate funding and authority remains available to Kildare County Council to purchase and or build sufficient housing units to meet the demand in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21062/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 564. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding that has been provided, approved or is available to Kildare County Council to facilitate inner and outer relief roads in Naas, County Kildare to alleviate severe traffic congestion and an alternative to the proposals already put forward by the local authority which did not receive support from the residents...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 565. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding that has been provided, approved or is available to Kildare County Council to facilitate inner and outer relief road and or second bridge crossing upstream bypass bridge in Celbridge, County Kildare to alleviate severe traffic congestion and an alternative to the proposals already put forward by the local...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 744. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school building projects currently in progress, such as a project (details supplied) are scheduled for completion as originally anticipated; the extent to which interim arrangements are in place to meet any further unforeseen difficulties; when such schools are likely to open, if on time; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 743. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she is satisfied that adequate plans are in place to ensure that all schools, primary and post-primary, throughout northern areas of County Kildare are adequately equipped and prepared for reopening in September 2020; the extent to which the necessary number of teachers, assistants and special needs assistants are being...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 748. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if any schools at which the extension of facilities and teachers is deemed necessary are proceeding as anticipated; those not included; a revised timeline, if applicable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21043/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 745. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school building projects at primary school level throughout northern areas of County Kildare in hand or at planning stage that are likely to continue uninterrupted with a view to meeting anticipated opening dates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21040/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 747. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the primary and second level school development and-or replacement projects that are in progress at all primary and second level schools in Naas, County Kildare; the extent to which original timelines are likely to be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21042/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 746. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of the extra required accommodation at a school (details supplied); when the project will proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21041/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 749. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which school transport issues throughout northern areas of County Kildare have been resolved or are likely to be resolved in the near future with particular reference to those in respect of which difficulties arose in the last school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21044/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 750. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to meet the necessary school building adaptation requirements as arising from Covid-19 in all schools throughout the country in time for reopening in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21045/20]