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Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We now move to the Rural Independent Group. Are Deputies Nolan, Mattie McGrath and Danny Healy-Rae sharing ten minutes?

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: At five minutes each.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: In the Labour Party slot I call Deputy Sherlock to speak.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Sinn Féin has the next slot with Deputies Martin Browne, Mitchell and Crowe.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry to interrupt the Minister, but has the speech been circulated?

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: It might be possible to make a call.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Point taken. It might be no harm.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Point taken. I am sure it can be arranged as quickly as possible. The Minister to proceed.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry to interrupt again. I understand the speech has been circulated by email. If that is not satisfactory, Deputies should say so.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I accept the point. We will proceed and let it be a learning curve.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: This business is to conclude in two hours, in the usual way. I understand that Deputy Funchion is sharing time.

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I invite the Deputy to proceed.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State. Does he foresee a situation whereby the Government will be able to identify accurately possible overruns in respect of Government contracts at an early date with a view to putting in place measures to correct such overruns if necessary and how does he foresee this interacting with contracts?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the guidelines he has issued to Departments in the context of complying with expenditure guidelines and meeting the various targets this year and for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16860/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he remains satisfied that public expenditure targets can be met by the end of the year inclusive of revisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16859/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I seek to ascertain the extent and nature of the guidelines issued by the Minister to various public bodies throughout the country. This relates procurement and so on. Incidentally, I congratulate the new Minister and Ministers of State. This is the first occasion I have had to put questions to them directly.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. To what degree does he foresee the Government's ability to monitor the various Departments' demands in the first instance as well as the possible shortfall in available resources in view of the fact that changes in the economy, market and so on may take place in the meantime? Is it possible to identify accurately the kinds of need each Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce or enhance supports and assistance for small coach operators post-Covid-19 with particular reference to the severe financial pressure currently being placed on these businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16691/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce or enhance supports and assistance for small coach operators post-Covid-19 with reference to the severe financial pressure currently being placed on these businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16692/20]