Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Army Barracks

Bernard Durkan

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which accommodation at military barracks is in keeping with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29533/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29534/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequately trained members of the Defence Forces are available for the various duties required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29535/20]

Defence Forces Training

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient personnel trained to the appropriate standard, are available for Naval Service missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29536/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which recruits are attracted to the Air Corps; if issues have become obvious which might deter recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29537/20]

Defence Forces Training

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which appropriate training has been made available to all members of the Defence Forces throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps including the Army Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29538/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total strength in each branch of the Defence Forces at present; the extent to which membership of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps has fluctuated in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29539/20]

Defence Forces Equipment

Bernard Durkan

176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including telecommunications continues to be updated and renewed throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29540/20]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps currently awaiting approval at each rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29541/20]

Defence Forces Data

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women throughout the Defence Forces has fluctuated in each of the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29542/20]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which payment has been received in respect of all overseas military deployment in the past eight years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29543/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be prepared for emergency missions such as air, sea rescue or in assistance with the civil authorities in the case of a national disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29544/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if eligibility for the pandemic unemployment payment can be reconsidered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29330/20]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of payment including the jobseeker’s allowance, Covid-19 related support payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29546/20]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

226. 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. [29277/20]

Garda Deployment

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice her views on the retention of the Garda roster in place since the beginning of Covid-19 restrictions; if changes should be made so as to enable community gardaí to be out on the beat when they are needed as opposed to being out when they can as a result of the existing roster; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29289/20]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29307/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if an appeal will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29545/20]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the options available to regularise residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29548/20]

Forestry Grants

Bernard Durkan

336. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a forestry application in the case of a person (details supplied) will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29547/20]

Social and Affordable Housing

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the precise targets he has identified in respect of the provision of local authority affordable housing to meet the ever pressing needs of those on local authority housing lists and others whose incomes are insufficient to purchase a house on the open market; the extent to which he expects to purchase houses on the market to meet this requirement; the number of houses to be built for the local authorities in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28440/20]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which he expects to address the housing needs of families nationwide that are unable to provide themselves with affordable housing on the open market; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet the requirements of the local authorities in respect of housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28441/20]

Human Rights

Bernard Durkan

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he, through the EU and UN, continues to engage with NGOs and others involved in seeking an improvement in how refugees are treated internationally; the efforts being made to ensure a reasonable standard of emergency accommodation is available and that renewed efforts are made to address the causes of such mass migration, whether they be war or economic factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28443/20]

Brexit Preparations

Bernard Durkan

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he continues to make alternative provisions in respect of the post-Brexit era in the event of no agreement and limited access to the UK landbridge for exporters and importers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28442/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will identify the precise number of affordable local authority houses he expects to provide by county based on the number of housing applicants in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28796/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for the development of private sites as a means of ameliorating the housing shortage by county taking into account the specific needs of each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28797/20]

Home Loan Scheme

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which he expects to ensure the availability of adequate resources through the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme or alternative with a view to addressing the housing shortage directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28798/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

368. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which he expects local authorities to refurbish void houses in the coming year thereby alleviating the threat of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28799/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his proposals for direct and rapid build housing as required in each local authority area nationally with a view to making provisions to avoid homelessness in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28800/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the various locations throughout County Kildare earmarked for local authority or affordable housing by way of purchase or direct build in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28801/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

371. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of families on Kildare County Council housing list; when he expects them to be accommodated through the various proposals before him via the private sector or the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28802/20]

Water and Sewerage Schemes

Bernard Durkan

372. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the sewerage treatment works in County Kildare to meet domestic and industrial demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28803/20]

Heritage Schemes

Bernard Durkan

373. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which he proposes to support, fund and-or develop specific heritage projects throughout County Kildare with particular reference to houses or sites of an historic nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28805/20]

Heritage Schemes

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for the continued protection of heritage houses or sites nationally with particular reference to those threatened or likely to be threatened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28806/20]

Heritage Schemes

Bernard Durkan

375. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his proposals to protect, preserve and promote various houses, buildings sites or locations of an historic nature throughout County Kildare with potential use for tourism and education in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28807/20]

EU Migration Crisis

Bernard Durkan

402. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and the international community have engaged with the situation in Lesbos with the objective of addressing the issues arising from the destructive fire there and consequent homelessness in respect of the refugees; if he and his EU colleagues can identify a formula to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28818/20]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

403. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which progress is being made between the European Union and the UK in the context of Brexit; the extent to which alternative preparations are being made to facilitate industry here in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28820/20]

Conflict Resolution

Bernard Durkan

404. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of the discussions taking place at EU and UN level to address the situation at various war zones worldwide including the Armenian Azerbaijani strife; if particular initiatives are contemplated to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28821/20]

Irish Aid

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which bilateral and multilateral aid from Ireland continues to find the destination for which it was intended; the exceptions to the rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28822/20]

Irish Aid

Bernard Durkan

406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which Ireland continues to live up to international commitments in terms of overseas aid, bilateral and multilateral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28823/20]

EU Enlargement

Bernard Durkan

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which discussions between the EU and countries in the western Balkans continue in the context of EU enlargement; the level of agreement reached to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28824/20]

Foreign Conflicts

Bernard Durkan

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU and the UN continue to monitor the activities of Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28825/20]

Foreign Conflicts

Bernard Durkan

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which the EU and the UN continue to focus on various trouble spots worldwide in which child soldiers are involved in conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28875/20]

Middle East Peace Process

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which efforts continue in the Middle Eastern peace process, in particular with reference to the need for permanent structures to encourage progress in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28816/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Bernard Durkan

514. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to the Covid-19 payment in the case a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28275/20]

Third Level Costs

Bernard Durkan

574. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the procedure to be followed or expected in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awarded their second choice place in DCU and has now been informed that the course will operate as a virtual course; if they are entitled to a refund of the maintenance element of their payment which they have already made to the college in respect of accommodation; if the course is likely to continue remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28269/20]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

617. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress 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. [28794/20]

Guardians Ad Litem

Bernard Durkan

639. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been issued with a summons in respect of an alleged breach of guardian ad litem regulations given that they were unable to persuade their child otherwise; if instead urgent action will be taken in respect of their child; if immediate arrangements will be made to provide a course of adequate treatment for the child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28148/20]

Audiology Services

Bernard Durkan

658. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that audiology services are minimally impacted by Covid-19 with particular reference to ensuring regular testing, as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28266/20]

Departmental Strategies

Bernard Durkan

39. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the mission statement of her Department in respect of media, tourism, arts, culture, sport and the Gaeltacht, with particular reference to the urgent needs arising from the Covid-19 pandemic; the extent to which she has engaged with the stakeholders involved; the parameters within which she expects to be in a position to assist towards maintaining and increasing employment and public interest in the sectors in the difficult times presenting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27366/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she can assist the events, tourism and sport sectors which have been severely and negatively hit by the Covid-19 virus; the extent to which she has engaged with those involved with a view to a longer term strategy in an effort to maintain employment in these vital areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27367/20]

EU Legislation

Bernard Durkan

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration is being given to the need to ensure compliance with EU legislation in the context of a review of recyclability provisions as opposed to further extension beyond that which might create a serious disadvantage for small to medium-sized businesses here in the packaging industry, which could cause serious loss of employment; if he will ensure that the EU standards remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28068/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if and when Covid-19 support payments are likely to be made in the case of employee directors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28062/20]

Social Media Regulation

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht her views on whether there is a need for adherence to certain standards in social media thereby ensuring customer confidence and reliability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28047/20]

Social Media Regulation

Bernard Durkan

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the degree to which an examination has been carried out as to whether the established media, print, electronic and broadcasting, are being disadvantaged by social media; if steps will be taken to address these issues without interfering with the freedom of the press; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28048/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the tourism sector can be further assisted in the short and medium term given the severe impact of Covid-19 on the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28049/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to explore ways to assist the tourism sector at home and internationally in an effort to address issues caused by Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28050/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to explore ways and means of assisting the arts, notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, with particular reference to the need to regenerate employment in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28051/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to have dialogue with stakeholders in the arts with a view to achieving a means of addressing the crisis arising from the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28052/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to promote the arts and culture sectors as a means of recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28053/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects cultural activities to assist in Ireland's recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28054/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the steps she can take to promote and develop the recovery of sport in Ireland with particular reference to the restrictions caused by Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28055/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she continues to liaise with the various sporting organisations with a view to restoration of sport to normality in the course of recovery from restrictions imposed due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28056/20]

Irish Language

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht her vision for the promotion of the Irish language in all areas throughout the country in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28057/20]

Island Communities

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she foresees opportunities to improve the conditions of life on the islands with particular reference to employment, sporting and cultural opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28058/20]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if access to a concessionary school bus seat can be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28071/20]

Fuel Allowance

Bernard Durkan

220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when the free fuel allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28060/20]

Fuel Allowance

Bernard Durkan

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when the free fuel allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28061/20]

Widow's Pension

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when consideration for a widow's pension will be concluded and the pension awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28064/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when Covid-19 support payments are likely to be made in the case of employee directors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28069/20]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if the six-week period is deducted in its entirety from the reckonable residency calculation; if not, if only the days in excess of the six-week yearly period is reckoned in cases in which a person has been absent from the State for more than the allowable six weeks in a year when calculating reckonable residency for an application for citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27837/20]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if the humanitarian grounds already listed in the case of a person (details supplied) can be used as a sufficient case for the deportation order to be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28059/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

392. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will activate all necessary means of attention and support for a person (details supplied); if the case will be immediately examined with a view to appropriate attention and treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28063/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Bernard Durkan

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when applications for the fair deal scheme will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28065/20]

Carer's Allowance

Bernard Durkan

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed in view of the fact that both their parents require full-time care and attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27476/20]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

57. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the economy to remain competitive in the short to medium-term notwithstanding the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26671/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

84. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects to be in a position to support ongoing and normal economic activity in the context of the forthcoming Budget notwithstanding the effect of Brexit and the Covid-19 virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/20]

Public Sector Pay

Bernard Durkan

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to continue with outstanding issues relating to the FEMPI legislation in the course of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects the Exchequer to benefit from public expenditure and reform strategies in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26669/20]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he remains satisfied that Ireland remains an attractive investment location for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27249/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans for further measures to assist the business sector negatively impacted by Covid-19, with particular reference to the likelihood that the virus will remain a threat for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/20]

Employment Rights

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 22 September 2020, the information being sought in the case from the employer; if it is accepted that there is no change of employer in this instance; if the employer requires the two employees in question to move to another site as per prior agreement with his Department at the time of application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27156/20]

Traffic Data

Bernard Durkan

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which traffic congestion points have been identified throughout north County Kildare with particular reference to Maynooth, Leixlip, Celbridge and Kilcock; the measures proposed to eliminate any such bottlenecks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27269/20]

Brexit Preparations

Bernard Durkan

299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has had discussions in the context of the operation of the financial services here post-Brexit; if he remains satisfied that the new emerging situation will not damage the sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27244/20]

Brexit Preparations

Bernard Durkan

300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he sees the double threat from Covid-19 and Brexit to impact on the economy here; if he remains satisfied that provision can be made to cater for the challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27245/20]

Mortgage Lending

Bernard Durkan

301. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps that can be taken to bring interest rates charged to home borrowers and others here into line with the levels prevailing throughout the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27246/20]

Renewable Energy Generation

Bernard Durkan

302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects to be in a position to incentivise alternatives to fossil fuels in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27247/20]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to discourage entrants into the banking or insurance sector here by applicants seeking market share to distort the market and, subsequently, exiting with no apparent penalties; the number of banking and insurance companies that have done so in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27248/20]

Financial Services Sector

Bernard Durkan

304. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he has examined opportunities in the financial services sector for the financial sector here in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27250/20]

Mortgage Lending

Bernard Durkan

305. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if further assistance is contemplated in respect of home borrowers that find themselves in arrears with the mortgages arising initially from the economic collapse and further complicated by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27252/20]

Mortgage Data

Bernard Durkan

306. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of the information available in respect of mortgages in arrears purchased by investment funds, with particular reference to the price at which such loans or arrears were purchased by the funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27253/20]

Carbon Tax Yield

Bernard Durkan

307. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance his expectations of likely funding available from carbon tax in 2020 and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27254/20]

National Debt

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland's debt as a proportion of GDP, GNP and GNI has fluctuated in the past ten years to date; if there is a need for corrective action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27349/20]

Flood Relief Schemes

Bernard Durkan

330. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of flood relief projects nationwide by county including the Morell river drainage scheme Naas, County Kildare, those already approved in respect of which funding has been allocated, those still awaiting funding, those planned in respect of the areas most recently affected by flooding; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to allocate sufficient funds to meet the planned programme in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/20]

Legislative Measures

Bernard Durkan

339. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has achieved or plans to achieve closure on the issue of FEMPI in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27255/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

340. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to rely on the principle of reform to meet various spending targets in 2020 and subsequently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27256/20]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Bernard Durkan

341. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects to be in a position to meet in full the expenditure anticipated in 2020 and subsequent years in the National Capital Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27257/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

342. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects increases in public expenditure to be necessitated in 2021 and subsequently in respect of current expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27261/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

343. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which current and capital expenditure have evolved in the course of the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27262/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

344. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he foresees an increased reliance on borrowing to meet current expenditure costs over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27263/20]