Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21753/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21754/22]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

368. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the status of a certificate of naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21755/22]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21785/22]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the cases of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21886/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

378. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for a residency permit in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21887/22]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

522. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in relation to any ongoing HSE investigations into any tobacco products currently on the market in Ireland for having a characterising flavour of menthol, contrary to the EU Tobacco Products Directive; if the investigations have concluded and the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22211/22]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans if any to address legislation that permits the sale of menthol cigarettes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22212/22]

Financial Services

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which his Department monitors activities in the banking and financial services sectors with particular reference to the need to ensure that inflation is not generated from that area given the extent to which monies are made available throughout Europe at a low interest rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

57. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which steps can be taken to curb inflation in the short to medium term; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21409/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he and his Department expect strategically to increase areas of public expenditure that may be suffering in the aftermath of the financial crisis and the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he continues to have reforms in mind that may be helpful in the current inflationary climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21414/22]

Wind Energy Generation

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the degree to which investment in wind turbines that are capable of producing electricity in the short term can be funded as a matter of urgency, with particular reference to the dependency of Ireland and Europe on imported fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21598/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to examine the contributory factors to inflation; the extent to which each and any can be controlled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21575/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the causes of inflation continue to be examined by his Department with a view to addressing these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21576/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which all issues deemed to be a cause of inflation are being examined by his Department with a view to ensuring that unattributable inflation does not occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21577/22]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland’s economy continues to compete with other European economies inside and outside the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21578/22]

House Prices

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which efforts are in place to curtail the upward spiral of inflation affecting house prices; the extent of the measures anticipated to control this surge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21579/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the alleged causes of inflation can be traced directly to their sources, thus avoiding unnecessary price spirals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21580/22]

House Prices

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which investment funds here are contributing to the spiral of house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21581/22]

House Prices

Bernard Durkan

176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether investment funds in Ireland are making an opportunistic profit through the use of the construction sector given the fact that the main banks here are not competing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21582/22]

Cost of Living Issues

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can continue to take measures to control the cost of living without contributing to inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21584/22]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which Irish manufacturing and services costs remain competitive within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21585/22]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which the OECD agreement on corporation profits tax remains; if attempts in some European countries to derail the proposal are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21586/22]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which home borrowers in Ireland have to pay higher interest rates than many of their counterparts throughout the European Union; if these issues are being addressed in the short and medium-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21880/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he proposes to continue to use reform as a means of controlling costs in this jurisdiction for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21587/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which public expenditure on infrastructure can be targeted at those areas most in need of infrastructural investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21588/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied that levels of public expenditure are necessary and in line with budgetary targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21589/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects reform to be a part of Government policy in the future, having particular regard to success in this area in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21590/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that the curbs on public expenditure in Ireland will not inhibit progress on infrastructural investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21591/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied that the level of reform interposed with public expenditure is sufficient to continue to meet the targets as laid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21592/22]

Wage-setting Mechanisms

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if reform will play a central role in the context of national wage agreements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21593/22]

Public Procurement Contracts

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the progress of Government contracts, with particular reference to the need to ensure any progress of a positive nature continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21594/22]

Public Procurement Contracts

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which delays in public procurement are currently contributing to rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21595/22]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the concept of reform continues to be applied across all Departments with a view to ensuring best practice, value for money and compliance with the principles of reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21596/22]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects all Government projects to continue to be completed on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21597/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in the processing of a passport application in the case of a person (details supplied); if further documentation remains outstanding in this case; when the mother’s passport will be returned given that both passports are required at an early date; when the passport for the minor will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21532/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for assistance with the payment of funeral expenses in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21507/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if financial assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21543/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which her Department can help to facilitate a person (details supplied) who requires a basic social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21645/22]

Family Reunification

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if requested documentation from a person (details supplied) has been received given that they have yet to receive a response or acknowledgement for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21514/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for a residency permit card renewal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21530/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21531/22]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress that has been made to date in the determination of applications for citizenship in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21533/22]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

291. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the Leader programme administrators in County Kildare who are concerned regarding a financial shortfall; if she can make provision to address the issues of concern; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21635/22]

Traveller Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which moneys earmarked for housing expenditure for the Travelling community have been expended to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21456/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if documents in relation to an application for a passport in the case of a person (details supplied) will be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21463/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an invalidity pension application in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application process will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21324/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current position in regard to an application for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) who has given up their employment to care for their relatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21405/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21315/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21316/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the residency status of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21338/22]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for a visa in the case of persons (details supplied); if an application can be treated as an emergency application given the worsening situation in Nigeria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21348/22]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress that has been made 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. [21381/22]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when arrears for nursing home care for 31 January to 29 March 2022 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21351/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which adequate provision has been made or is being made to meet the commuter requirements throughout north Kildare now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21019/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuter rail and bus routes throughout north Kildare are adequately provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21020/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

456. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that travel reduction targets for the transport sector in general continues to be attainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21273/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

457. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of capital investment in the transport sector for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21274/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

458. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to increase when the lines are upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21275/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

459. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of carriages serving the north County Kildare rail commuter routes or alternatively increasing the frequency of trains thereby improving the service for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21276/22]

Aviation Industry

Bernard Durkan

460. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of any ongoing assistance being provided to the aviation sector post-Covid given the pressures experienced by airlines during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21277/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

461. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date towards the extension of DART services to Maynooth, County Kildare and further afield in north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21278/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

462. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his vision for the future for enabling the transport sector to meet its obligations while complying with international agreements affecting the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21279/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

463. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which the transport sector can avail or is availing of bio or non-fossil fuels in such a way as to meet carbon reduction targets as well as transport requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21280/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

464. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which the relevant authority is willing to accept the concerns expressed at various stakeholder discussions with the public and public representatives with particular reference to the need to avail of the opportunity to extend electric rail services beyond Maynooth to Kilcock as well as Hazelhatch and Sallins thereby investing for the future transport needs of the north County Kildare region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21281/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

465. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the electrification of the Maynooth rail line with particular reference to the need to ensure that car parking facilities are supplied to the west of Kilcock thereby facilitating Enfield, Kilcock and the wider hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21282/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

466. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that can be taken to accelerate the programme to upgrade the Hazelhatch and Sallins railway line; if plans are being advanced to connect the Maynooth line with Hazelhatch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21283/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

467. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that realignment of roads and bridges in the context of the extension and electrification of rail services throughout north County Kildare does not involve disadvantaging local communities and that road and bridge realignments outstanding for many years are satisfactorily dealt with in the course of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21284/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

980. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for fuel allowance will be reviewed given the recent rise in the cost of living and energy prices in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19447/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

996. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19738/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

1025. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of a request to review an appeal decision to refuse an invalidity pension based on further medical evidence in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is expected to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20027/22]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

1027. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the process to date in the determination of an application for a State pension in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20032/22]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

1048. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of State pension payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20369/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

1241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for renewal of stamp 4 and residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application is likely to be brought to a conclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19347/22]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

1243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application to have a deportation order set aside in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision can be expected to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19377/22]

Drug Dealing

Bernard Durkan

1262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the degree to which illegal drugs continue to be supplied on the streets of Dublin and cities and towns throughout Ireland in the context of progress made in terms of a reduction in supply and usage in the past five years; the extent to which statistical evidence is available to support the present policy in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19789/22]

Drug Dealing

Bernard Durkan

1263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which drug-related crime has been recorded over the past five years; the extent to which an increase or decrease has been noted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19792/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

1272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19996/22]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

1318. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21294/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1442. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a procedure to remove cataracts will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19596/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1482. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of drug users referred to a methadone or similar programme over the past five years; the extent to which the outcome was satisfactory from the point of view of a reduction or cessation of dependency on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19786/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1483. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason that it is held that an increased use of illegal drugs by drug users is deemed to be successful; if it is anticipated that the usage is increased, that supply is increased and that families all over the country continue to suffer as a result; if methadone treatment is sufficiently safeguarded to bring about a reduction in drug use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1484. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the use of illegal drugs continues throughout Ireland notwithstanding the various measures in place to curtail the activity; if efforts are being made to measure the extent of the availability of such drugs on the street to the obvious detriment of drug users and addicts throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19793/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1485. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the various drug task forces are combatting the rise in drug abuse all over the country, with particular reference to open trading, injecting and usage of same; if it is possible to evaluate policy with a view to requiring that a reduction in use can be shown on foot of treatment programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19795/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1490. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of drug task forces throughout the country; the extent of their operation over the past five years; the amount offered in support; the number of successful outcomes achieved in terms of a reduction in the reliance on drugs; the degree to which methadone is effective or ineffective as seen over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19815/22]

Enterprise Support Services

Bernard Durkan

31. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the various levels of support that were made available to enterprises throughout the country in the course of the pandemic; the extent to which such assistance remains available; the duration for which support remains available; the degree to which the assistance has addressed insofar as is possible the challenges to business as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18759/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which priority continues to be given to various enterprises affected by Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18760/22]

Electricity Generation

Bernard Durkan

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which emergency steps can be taken to ensure the provision of locally-based electricity generation to offset growing shortages and increased electricity costs to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/22]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which the provision of broadband throughout the country is adequately meeting the ongoing requirements with particular reference to providing high-speed, high-quality broadband in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to the needs of job retention and job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18768/22]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level to which he expects Irish trade to develop with EU countries and non-EU countries over the next five years; if particular trends have been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19098/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the services and manufacturing services have improved and recovered given the existence of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19099/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which extra investment in jobs continues here notwithstanding the lingering effect of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19100/22]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which work permit-related visas continue to be issued in line with the requirements of those seeking such visas, if a quick turnaround can be managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19101/22]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which job retention and creation effort continues to be made in the manufacturing sector throughout Ireland and in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19102/22]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which job expansion and retention continues to be made in the services sector throughout Ireland and in County Kildare, the expectations in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/22]

Industrial Development

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Irish-manufactured products continues to compete on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19104/22]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to ensure an even spread of job creation investment throughout the country with a view to ensuring the availability of an increasing number of job opportunities in those areas previously not experiencing this with consequent benefit in respect of road transport, traffic congestion and journeys to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19105/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of persons deemed to be in employment at the present time; the extent to which this shows an improvement on any recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19106/22]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which any changes in foreign direct investment have been affected by international issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19107/22]