Parliamentary questions

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

831. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he plans to improve facilities and staff numbers available for homecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24093/20]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

832. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of posts at all levels awaiting to be filled throughout the public health sector in hospitals and community care; the extent to which numbers have been augmented in the past year to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/20]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

833. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital consultant posts awaiting to be filled; the number of such posts already filled in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24095/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

834. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he plans to facilitate ready access to mental health services in respect of children and adults in all areas nationwide without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24096/20]

Disability Support Services

Bernard Durkan

835. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can foresee the restoration of support services for all children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24097/20]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

836. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which consideration is being given to the provision of alternative community-based health facilities or accommodation at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Crooksling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24098/20]

Health Screening Programmes

Bernard Durkan

837. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which BreastCheck, CervicalCheck and other health services are being restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24099/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

838. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied at the extent to which the public and the private sector have combined their efforts to deal with the Covid-19 virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24100/20]

Hospital Data

Bernard Durkan

839. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which heart and lung transplants have continued throughout the Covid-19 crisis; the degree to which he foresees the need for changes in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24101/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

840. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the time taken to process medical cards is being reduced; if cancer patients continue to receive special treatment in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24102/20]

Departmental Budgets

Bernard Durkan

841. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he envisages the availability of adequate resources to meet the full requirements of his Department arising from normal running costs in addition to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24103/20]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

842. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the ongoing progress in relation to the construction of the National Children’s Hospital; the extent to which progress is in line with previously identified targets; if costs have similarly remained as anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24104/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which waiting lists for cataract treatment are being reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24198/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the levels of reported crime in each category throughout the past 12 months with particular reference to the extent to which the Covid-19 crisis has impacted on the justice system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22807/20]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which applications for citizenship and stamp 4 are up to date; if particular steps have been taken or are in hand to deal with backlogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22808/20]

Springboard Programme

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a further education course remains available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23232/20]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); if the matter can be urgently examined with a view a resolution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23235/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when urgent humanitarian consideration will be given to an application for residency or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); if their case can be urgently considered at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23236/20]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to a person (details supplied) who has left the jurisdiction and returned to their homeland prior to the issue of a deportation order and therefore left the jurisdiction voluntarily; if the order will now be set aside under joint spousal arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23237/20]

Direct Provision System

Bernard Durkan

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which provisions are in place or are being negotiated to improve living conditions at the various direct provision sites where it has not been possible to upgrade the facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23238/20]

Criminal Assets Bureau

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the Criminal Assets Bureau continues to be successful in dealing with organised crime in all areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23239/20]

Legislative Measures

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when the proposed legislation to amend the law on Garda compensation in respect of more than 4,000 gardaí currently off duty due to injuries received in the course of their work will be introduced; the extent to which she expects the concerns of the gardaí to be dealt with adequately in the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23240/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total strength of An Garda Síochána as of 1 June in each of the past five years to date and on 1 June 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23241/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the degree to which she remains satisfied that the increase in Garda numbers is continuing on course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23242/20]

Garda Stations

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the various Garda stations throughout the country are in the course of refurbishment or replacement or scheduled for works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23243/20]

Prisoner Data

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners deemed to have absconded who have not been recaptured in each of the past seven years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23244/20]

Gender Balance

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which gender balance is maintained throughout An Garda Síochána at all ranks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23245/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which drug trafficking has been successfully curtailed throughout the Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23246/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of extra gardaí who have been provided for police work at various locations throughout the country in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23247/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of crimes reported in County Kildare on a monthly basis for the past 12 months by category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23248/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current strength of An Garda Síochána at the various Garda stations throughout County Kildare; the degree to which numbers have fluctuated in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23249/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which noticeable increases and decreases in various crime categories have occurred in County Kildare in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23250/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the various categories of crimes in respect of which increases or decreases have been noted in the past 12 months throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23251/20]

Travel Documents

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when new travel documents will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23252/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application process is likely to be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23253/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23254/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23255/20]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the number of suitably qualified science and technical graduates to meet the continued requirements of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22626/20]

Third Level Admissions

Bernard Durkan

63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate third-level places remain available for students seeking such places in 2020; if he foresees difficulties arising from the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22625/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his vision for the further and higher education, research, innovation and science sector with particular reference to the need to compete on the international market for available job vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22971/20]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for the development of an enhanced polytechnic equivalent here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22972/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role he sees for the further and higher education, research, innovation and science sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/20]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his ambition for the development of a ready supply of graduates specialising in research in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22974/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which challenges arising in the course of the Covid-19 crisis have identified the need for specific educational response at third and fourth level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22975/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which the higher level education sector is in discussion with business and enterprise with a view to matching requirements in the workplace with suitable graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22976/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he has identified the areas in which most opportunities are likely to arise for graduates throughout the various employment sectors in both the public and private sectors; if he has received indications showing specific requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22977/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the areas in the higher education sector likely to be in most need of adapting to new challenges with particular reference to the scientific, innovation and research sectors meeting requirements now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22978/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps needed in the higher educational sector to ensure an adequate supply of suitably qualified personnel to ensure the attainment of the highest number of employment positions at home and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22979/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which adequate college places remain available to meet the requirements of a changing workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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]