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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for extending to me an opportunity that we all relish, that is, to speak on this particular issue that has engaged us over the past ten years with increasing frequency and severity in terms of the people who require housing. There is a simple way to deal with the issue. We are thinking of new ways and new descriptions to deal with it, but it is the...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, the time has expired so the Minister will have to reply in writing.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State can provide answers at the end.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: We will take them all together.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to make a final point. The other issue that comes to mind is the need for a balanced diet throughout the world for the future. Sometimes this is forgotten. Sometimes we hear statements to the effect that we need low-protein diets. Not everybody needs a low-protein diet. Sometimes it is necessary to have a high-protein diet. There are millions of people throughout the world in...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome this opportunity to say a few words on this very important subject. There are, of course, two subjects involved. First, there is the issue of retaining a viable agricultural sector and then, at the same time, there is the issue of meeting international norms in respect of carbon reduction. It is entirely possible for the two to run alongside each other without either being...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passport applications received by the passport office prior to Covid-19 restrictions are due to be processed; when the passport office is due to reopen to the public under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the estimated date for the reopening of passport applications online; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue generated from the land zoning windfall tax when previously in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10442/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate students due to sit leaving certificate examinations this summer that are not presently enrolled in a second-level educational institution and may be unable to obtain a calculated grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10434/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate provision is being made in primary and second-level schools throughout County Kildare to accommodate the needs of children that are living in the area or that have moved permanently to the area; the degree to which such accommodation needs have been identified; the proposals for resolution including special needs accommodation; and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination for residency and naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a decision in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10443/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10447/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 303. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the supports being made available to private bus and coach companies negatively affected by the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10445/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 434. To ask the Minister for Health when cancer screening services such as CervicalCheck which were postponed due to Covid-19 will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10435/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 435. To ask the Minister for Health when the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 is likely to be restored to the Houses of the Oireachtas with a view to early passage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10436/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 596. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NDLS centres nationwide are due to reopen to the public under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10438/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports being made available by his Department to private bus and coach companies negatively affected by the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10444/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (9 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 685. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1287 of 20 May 2020, if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10437/20]

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I do not need an oral reply; I will accept a written one. I join others in expressing my appreciation of An Garda Síochána in the manner gardaí have deported themselves in dealing with the community, involving themselves with the community and supporting the community along with all other members of the public services who have been on the front line for the past two or three...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, Minister. The next party to speak is Fianna Fáil which has five speakers lined up to share 15 minutes.