Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

888. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if interim calming measures are being contemplated to address any new Covid-19 issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51256/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

889. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which research has shown whether unvaccinated groups are directly contributing to a re-emergence of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51257/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

890. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which plans to put in place a new winter programme are afoot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51258/21]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

891. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the intended progress with the Sláintecare programme; if changes are anticipated in respect of its original function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51259/21]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

892. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the source of the indication to impede the regionalisation features of Sláintecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51260/21]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

893. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which a special programme incorporating Sláintecare can be utilised to deal with hospital waiting lists as well as ensuring that no further waiting lists are created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51261/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

894. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which an evaluation has been done in respect of the full staff requirements to tackle and eliminate hospital waiting lists in respect of all procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51262/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

895. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting cardiovascular treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51263/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

896. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on orthopaedic waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51264/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

897. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which cancer patients awaiting treatment are able to receive treatment as and when required; the extent of any waiting lists in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51265/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

898. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which endoscopy facilities are sufficiently and readily available to ensure the minimisation of waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51266/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

899. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department has identified the most sensitive and pressing hospital waiting lists; if his Department has identified a specific period within which to deal with all such patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51267/21]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

900. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed extension of facilities and buildings at Naas General Hospital; the extent to which the plans are in place or envisaged in order to alleviate the pressure in the short to medium-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51268/21]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

901. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres fully operational in County Kildare; the extent to which further centres are anticipated or planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51269/21]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

902. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the network of primary care centres throughout Ireland is being used to ease the pressure on hospital accident and emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51270/21]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

903. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in respect of the national children’s hospital including the facilities at Connolly and Tallaght; the extent to which the status of the projects are in line with expectation in terms of capacity and progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51271/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

904. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which women’s health specifically remains central to the provision and delivery of a reliable level and quality of health services in all areas throughout Ireland without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51272/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

905. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which children’s health issues have continued to receive appropriate attention throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; if particular or specific action is required to address any issues arising or any backlog which has occurred as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51273/21]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

906. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the ongoing efforts underway to enhance the quality and scale of community and institutional mental health services with particular reference to the need to achieve quality of service in line with the requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51274/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she expects to be in a position to address issues affecting rural life in the context of the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50129/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues to liaise with urban and rural communities with a view to addressing such concerns as isolation and the ongoing need for services to address issues arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50130/21]

Human Rights

Bernard Durkan

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of political prisoners in Belarus; the extent to which the international community has concerned itself with the issue; the response from the authorities in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50199/21]

Community Employment Schemes

Bernard Durkan

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if preparations are being made to ensure adequate staffing levels to maintain community employment schemes throughout County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50223/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

154. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the status of a naturalisation application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50303/21]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she will review a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50304/21]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the position in regard to residency and stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50305/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) can be urgently considered having regard to the situation and the need to regularise their residency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50306/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which air purifiers have or are being deployed to combat any further threats of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50201/21]

Veterinary Services

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which DVO and RVO staff at Naas, County Kildare have been augmented in line with demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50200/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she expects to engage with urban and rural communities with the objective of improving their quality of life; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50283/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department is concerned regarding rural depopulation leading to closure of rural schools, post offices and Garda stations all of which have a major contribution to make in the social and economic life of communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50284/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she expects to further enhance the quality of life for rural or urban communities with particular reference to the need for inclusivity leading to stability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50285/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of monies allocated by her Department to various community groups in the past 12 months; her plans to continue this policy in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50286/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues to support urban and rural based groups involved in reviving community activity and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50287/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues to liaise with women's groups in urban and rural Ireland with a view to offering social and or economic support; the degree to which she has studied the beneficial effects of such interaction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50288/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

245. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department has supported rural and community renewal throughout County Kildare in the past year; her plans in this regard in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50289/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

246. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department through the CLÁR programme her Department has assisted communities throughout the country including County Kildare in the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50290/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department has assisted, directly or indirectly, voluntary and or community groups throughout County Kildare in the past year; her plans in this regard for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50291/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she might consider broadening the eligibility for the various rural community schemes operated by her Department in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50292/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she and her Department have assisted towns and villages throughout County Kildare through the town and village renewal scheme in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50293/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she and her Department have assisted various towns and villages through the country through the town and village renewal scheme; her intentions in this regard in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50294/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she continues to take to encourage economic investment in social supports to encourage investment in jobs and services in all areas throughout the country leading to increased economic activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50295/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total monies allocated by her Department for urban and rural development and renewal purposes in the past two years to date in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50296/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department has continued to monitor areas throughout the country deemed to be deficient in adequate infrastructure with a view to supporting development to meet modern day challenges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50297/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent of her Department's support through the public participation network for various groups and communities around the country over the past two years; her future proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50298/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department has supported various communities throughout the country through the Leader programme in the past year; her current engagements and future proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50299/21]

Digital Hubs

Bernard Durkan

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department continues to support the use of digital hubs as a means of replicating the workplace without having to travel to and from work; the extent to which opportunities may arise in the future with particular reference to attract persons living in rural or isolated areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50300/21]

Rural Schemes

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department has been in contact with Kildare County Council in respect of local improvement schemes; the number of applications on hand in the county at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50301/21]

Community Development Projects

Bernard Durkan

258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which her Department has identified specific local initiatives in County Kildare worthy of support by her Department since its inception; her ongoing proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50302/21]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

29. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he continues to remain satisfied regarding the availability of adequate third and fourth level graduates to meet the demands of the workforce now and in the future with particular reference to the need to ensure the availability of the skills at both academic and technical levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49801/21]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Bernard Durkan

30. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which his Department continues to facilitate the development of apprenticeship and upskilling educational and or retraining facilities to ensure the availability of sufficient numbers of skilled operatives for the workforce to meet the needs of the recovering and expanding economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49800/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure continued access to third level for all students seeking to avail of third-level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50141/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

169. 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. [50142/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which male and female students continued to be attracted in equal proportions to participation in the sciences; if a corrective measure or inducement is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50143/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts being made to ensure the availability of an adequate supply of graduates at third and fourth level in order to attract inward investment here in the specialised areas of medical science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50144/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which adequate resources and expertise remain available to ensure sufficient emphasis and investment in medical science here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50145/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which his Department continues to liaise with the business sector with a view to maximise the use of innovation in manufacturing, marketing and services in Ireland in the future with particular reference to the need to achieve standards and opportunities on par with the best globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50146/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure that in future years the effect of Covid-19 will not materially affect the supply of qualified academic and technical graduates to the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50147/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to specifically target the areas of key demand in the economy with particular reference to science, information and communications technology and engineering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50148/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of new educational programmes and qualifications in the past three years developed to reflect the demands of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50149/21]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he and his Department have identified specific issues likely to contribute to further improvement and achievement in the further and higher educational sectors with a view to establishing a reputation equal to the best globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50150/21]

Human Rights

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the way in which a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas can raise an issue on behalf of a person (details supplied) which affects the constituents civil rights of the person given past history wherein analogous situations ultimately became the subject of a public enquiry; if it is accepted that a member of the public has the right to raise with Parliamentary representatives any such matter in strict observance of the principles of openness, transparency, accountability and democracy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50151/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

7. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; and the expected delivery date of each. [49262/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

26. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49251/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49252/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which projects that fall under his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49264/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which projects that fall under his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49253/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49259/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of her Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49263/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49257/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49086/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49254/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49249/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of her Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49250/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

321. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of her Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49261/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for the back to education allowance can be reconsidered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49439/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full review will take place into a jobseeker’s allowance application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49441/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised national development plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49248/21]

Education Policy

Bernard Durkan

384. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49255/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

414. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of her Department and are within the revised national development plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49258/21]

International Protection

Bernard Durkan

438. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the procedure to be followed to cancel an International Protection Office application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49420/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

439. 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. [49424/21]

Departmental Programmes

Bernard Durkan

442. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the implementation of the Justice Plan 2021 with particular reference to the relevant sections supporting a victim's journey and the availability of counselling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49443/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

456. 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. [49663/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

457. 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. [49665/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

498. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49256/21]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

537. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable for children to wait in excess of 52 weeks for access to psychology services with particular reference to the importance of early intervention; the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time; the success to date in reducing the waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49451/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

655. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49247/21]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

683. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of her Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49260/21]

Employment Support Services

Bernard Durkan

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that employees about to finish their Covid-19 related payment have ready access to an alternative payment or a job offer within reasonable distance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48449/21]

Child Protection

Bernard Durkan

149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which reports relating to children at risk have been updated during the lockdown; the extent to which appropriate action was taken in circumstances in which it was necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/21]

Child Protection

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the treatment of children in residential care or fosterage with particular reference to the need to ensure their welfare and well-being on follow up in relation to issues of any concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48448/21]

Departmental Policies

Bernard Durkan

272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she expects to be in a position to respond to the various demands received in pre-budget 2022 submissions to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48985/21]

Social Welfare Schemes

Bernard Durkan

273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current and expected position regarding the age at which applicants may qualify for the old age pension in the future, having particular regard to the wider debate on the subject that has taken place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48986/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

274. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which her Department can accommodate earlier processing of appeals in respect of all categories of payment under her Department's control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48987/21]

Social Welfare Rates

Bernard Durkan

275. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she can foresee an increase in the various allowances operated by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48988/21]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of the State pension, contributory; the extent to which this number is likely to fluctuate in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48989/21]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

277. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance; the extent to which this number has fluctuated in the past two years and is likely to so do in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48990/21]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

278. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of recipients of long-term jobseeker’s support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48991/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of recipients of invalidity pension; the extent to which the number has fluctuated over the past two years or is likely to so do in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48992/21]