Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in regard to an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50973/19]

HSE Funding

Bernard Durkan

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which grant aid support will be offered to support a community-based organisation (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50827/19]

Public Transport Provision

Bernard Durkan

314. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which assistance is available to facilitate localised transport with particular reference to areas not covered by public transport with a view to facilitating shopping, socialising or community interaction with specific reference to the need to prevent isolation in either urban or rural communities nationwide and in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50826/19]

Social Isolation

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which he expects to be a position to address issues of isolation in either urban or rural settings in respect of persons who may be affected by age or socioeconomic issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50821/19]

Library Services Funding

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent of library support provisions he expects to be in a position to make nationwide in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50822/19]

LEADER Programmes Administration

Bernard Durkan

368. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which his Department will interact with the LEADER programme when identifying suitable projects for attention and support in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50823/19]

Community Development Initiatives

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for various voluntary and community groups and projects nationwide and in County Kildare in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50824/19]

Heritage Promotion

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he can assist in the promotion of local historic sites or buildings heretofore undeveloped for education or tourism purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50825/19]

Community Development Initiatives

Bernard Durkan

371. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the development of the various community support schemes operated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50828/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Bernard Durkan

372. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he will address issues such as local connectivity in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50829/19]

Departmental Funding

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next tranche of grant aid will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51078/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Review

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review in respect of a rent allowance payment will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied); when they will receive notification in regard to changes made to the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50974/19]

Social Welfare Appeals Data

Bernard Durkan

52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of appeals in her Department in respect to various decisions made regarding applications for payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50366/19]

Jobseeker's Allowance Data

Bernard Durkan

73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons registered as being in receipt of short-term jobseekers’ allowance and long-term jobseeker’s allowance payments, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50367/19]

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

245. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the case of applicants for the State pension (contributory) who fall short of the required number of contributions in order to qualify has been examined; if pro rata payments will be considered in such cases in view of the fact that such contributors receive no benefit for their contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50625/19]

Social Welfare Appeals Data

Bernard Durkan

246. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of social welfare appeals being determined on a weekly basis; the number of appeals arising each week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50626/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Bernard Durkan

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of various disability payments; the extent to which the number has fluctuated in the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50627/19]

Social Welfare Schemes Data

Bernard Durkan

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants in receipt of household packages and free schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50628/19]

State Pension (Contributory) Data

Bernard Durkan

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which previous arrangements in respect of applicants for the State pension (contributory) continue to qualify and benefit from joint contributions in the UK and here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50629/19]

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the entitlement to a State pension (contributory) in case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50630/19]

State Pension (Contributory) Data

Bernard Durkan

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants for the State pension (contributory) who have been refused on the basis of insufficient contributions in each of the past three years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50631/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Bernard Durkan

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which backlogs have been addressed in respect of various headings and payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50632/19]

Tús Programme

Bernard Durkan

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the situation will be examined in which participants in the Tús scheme who wish to continue employment through the scheme in their local communities are restricted from so doing after one year despite the fact that they can make a significant contribution to their respective communities that subsequently have difficulty replacing them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50633/19]

Community Welfare Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which community welfare services remain readily accessible in all areas throughout County Kildare with particular reference to meeting out of hours and emergency needs in circumstances in which it is necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50634/19]

Brexit Preparations

Bernard Durkan

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which Ireland has identified new trading partners to compensate for Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46374/19]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she continues to encourage investment on the island of Ireland with a view to ensuring the continued prosperity North and South, notwithstanding issues arising from Brexit; if further initiatives are planned to enhance the continued development of economies North and South with equally beneficial results; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50045/19]

School Transport Provision

Bernard Durkan

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport to a school (details supplied) can be extended to Clogherinkoe, Broadford, County Kildare, to accommodate children living in the area who are hoping to attend the school in 2020/2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50264/19]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which his Department can favourably consider offering a stamp 4 visa to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49775/19]

Regional Enterprise Plans

Bernard Durkan

308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; her views on the way in which this will impact County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50412/19]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which job creation through enterprise and innovation continues notwithstanding competition by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50413/19]

Work Permits Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she can assist companies and sole traders seeking to employ persons from outside the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50414/19]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which she continues to encourage and foster job opportunities throughout the regions with particular reference to the need to ensure an even spread of employment opportunities nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50415/19]

Small and Medium Enterprises Supports

Bernard Durkan

312. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which she continues to assist small and medium enterprises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50416/19]

Equal Opportunities Employment

Bernard Durkan

313. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which she continues to assist enterprises headed by women nationally, with particular reference to the need to address previously recognised employment blackspots; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50417/19]

Enterprise Support Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

314. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which she continues to promote, generate and support Irish business at home and abroad in view of ongoing challenges such as Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50418/19]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

315. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which adequate incentives remain available to encourage the indigenous sector with particular reference to job creation enterprises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50419/19]

Work Permits Applications

Bernard Durkan

316. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to streamline the application process for work permits further, with particular reference to the issuing of decisions in a quick manner therefore avoiding unnecessary delays for businesses in hiring the appropriate staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50420/19]

Departmental Staff

Bernard Durkan

317. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department and agencies under her remit will take a leading role in terms of promoting a better work-life balance for employees; the way in which remote working can assist with this objective; if consideration will be given to introducing guidelines regarding the right to disconnect as has happened in France; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50421/19]

Health Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

429. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for chiropody treatment will be made available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50265/19]

Childcare Services Funding

Bernard Durkan

547. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if AIM support funding awarded to a school (details supplied) can be backdated allowing for 38 weeks of payment in line with the number of weeks in the preschool year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50262/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Payments

Bernard Durkan

591. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when backdated partial capacity and invalidity pension payments will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50263/19]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the national broadband plan addresses the requirements nationwide; the extent to which other options have been examined; the main benefits of the plan now in process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49408/19]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to meet the challenges of climate change and reduction of greenhouse gases over the next 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49409/19]

Tax Credits

Bernard Durkan

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the tax free allowance in the case of a person (details supplied). [49665/19]

Family Reunification Applications

Bernard Durkan

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in the event of proof of available accommodation in the case of a person (details supplied) he will be prepared to review the refusal of IHAP family reunification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49631/19]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to obtain a passport for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49632/19]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reckonable residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49633/19]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when stamp 4 will be updated to facilitate an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49634/19]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of residency and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49635/19]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress and determination to date in regard to an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49636/19]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a means can be found to update stamp 4 in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49637/19]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49638/19]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when visas to join will be issued in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49639/19]

Refugee Status Applications

Bernard Durkan

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if asylum and refugee status has been determined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49640/19]

Leave to Remain

Bernard Durkan

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if further consideration will be given to leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49641/19]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the case for naturalisation will be concluded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49642/19]

Prison Service Staff

Bernard Durkan

127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons recruited to the Prison Service, male and female, in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49654/19]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility for residency status, stamp 4 and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49657/19]

Assisted Decision Making

Bernard Durkan

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding arrangements he will put in place to address the concerns of the Supreme Court as expressed in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49666/19]

Assisted Decision Making

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will fully commence all parts of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 following the comments by the Supreme Court in a case on 17 October 2019 regarding the wardship process and the lack of clarity relating to the legal test under the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871 for deciding if a person lacks decision making capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49667/19]

Home Help Service Provision

Bernard Durkan

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when extra home help hours will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49662/19]

Respite Care Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason no respite or respite grant has been made available in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49663/19]

Medical Card Applications

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49664/19]

Electric Vehicles

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of electrically propelled vehicles in use throughout public transport or the State sector; the progress in recent years in this regard; his expectation for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49643/19]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his climate change energy polices compare with applicable policies in other EU states with particular reference to greenhouse gas reduction and the phasing out of fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49644/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects climate change policies to appeal to individual householders and businesses in the context of the reduction of greenhouse gases; if he can ensure sufficient uptake to achieve the result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49645/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which recognition is given to the fact that Ireland produces food to meet the need of more than 40 million persons under the most efficient production methods resulting in the lowest carbon level in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49646/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he remains satisfied that sufficient carbon reduction proposals are in place to meet national targets while at the same time protecting the agrifood sector here and the low carbon level in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49647/19]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects the national broadband plan to be in a position to compete internationally in terms of capacity, quality standards and speed in all areas nationwide; the degree to which this contrasts with previous developments over the past 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49648/19]

Mobile Telephony Services

Bernard Durkan

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the quality of mobile telephone services can be improved nationwide in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49649/19]

Electricity Generation

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of electricity being generated from onshore wind, offshore wind, hydro and solar sources; the extent to which this can form part of a reliable electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49650/19]

Electricity Generation

Bernard Durkan

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the daily electricity requirements as provided for by the national grid; the degree to which electricity generation sources are from non-fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49651/19]

Biofuel Obligation Scheme

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the full annual extent of the production and use of bio-diesel and ethanol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49652/19]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the action plan for climate change is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49668/19]

Alternative Energy Projects

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which alternative energy generation sources contribute to the national grid; the progress in this regard year on year over the past ten years; the expectation for the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49669/19]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Bernard Durkan

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a further basic payment or exceptional needs payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49658/19]

Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if exceptional need payments will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49659/19]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when fuel and heating allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49660/19]

Household Benefits Scheme

Bernard Durkan

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for free scheme and household package in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49661/19]

Farm Household Incomes

Bernard Durkan

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the income of farm families to be protected notwithstanding the impact from Brexit or other market forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49103/19]

Agrifood Sector

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that the agrifood sector will continue in line with expectations while at the same time meeting carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49102/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the proposed new post-primary school at Enfield, County Kildare; the manner in which it is expected to interact with other schools within the catchment area; if Johnstownbridge and Kilshanroe, County Kildare, will be included in the catchment area; the extent to which patronage has been determined; if parents in Johnstownbridge or Kilshanroe have an entitlement to vote in the determination of patronage; when the school will be open for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49350/19]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full extent of upgrades to facilities at a school (details supplied); the stage of the process; the timescale for conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/19]

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to retain the services of a paediatric pain specialist (details supplied) at Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, who may leave the service at the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49354/19]

Mental Health Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position in regard to the extension of the mental health facilities at Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49355/19]

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application by a person (details supplied) for TAMS 11 will be included in respect of tranche 14 of TAMS 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49353/19]

Food Labelling

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the reliability of labelling and traceability structures throughout the food industry with particular reference to imports from third countries; the average number of checks or tests carried out in 2018 and 2019; the way in which this compares with previous years; the number of cases detected which indicate a failure to meet the required standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49445/19]

Fishing Industry

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which fishing remains a viable option for fishing dependent families nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49446/19]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can encourage mitigation action in respect of greenhouse gases with the minimum impact on agriculture production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49447/19]

Cereal Sector

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future prospects for the cereal growing sector with a view to ensuring a reliable income for those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49448/19]

Poultry Industry

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the poultry sector to grow in the short, medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49449/19]

Bovine Disease Controls

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the trends discovered in the extermination of bovine tuberculosis; the areas in which a breakdown seems to have occurred; the causes of each; the action taken or to be taken to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49450/19]

Food Wise 2025 Strategy

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which objectives and targets as set out by Food Wise 2025 are being achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49451/19]

Animal Welfare

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor all aspects of animal welfare including canine and non-sporting equines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49452/19]

Brexit Supports

Bernard Durkan

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which financial supports and-or incentives are in place to address the negative impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49453/19]

Artisan Food Sector

Bernard Durkan

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which opportunities continue to exist for the artisan food sector; the degree to which the industry has grown over the past three years; his expectations for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49454/19]

Tús Programme

Bernard Durkan

276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an extension will be granted to a person (details supplied) on a Tús scheme. [49352/19]

Home Care Packages Provision

Bernard Durkan

56. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision has been made in respect of home care packages, with particular reference to the need to concentrate on home care, thereby alleviating the pressure on hospital bed spaces; if comparisons have been made to achieve best or most effective and efficient practice or both nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48820/19]

Emergency Departments Services

Bernard Durkan

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he continues to make progress in addressing the issue of overcrowding at accident and emergency departments in hospitals nationwide; the extent to which the issues affecting the situation have been identified and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48819/19]

Medicinal Products Availability

Bernard Durkan

349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which patients here have ready access to modern drugs in line with their availability throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49147/19]