Parliamentary questions

Planning Issues

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the degree to which particular attention can be given to ensure that the rural indigenous population can obtain planning permission in their own area within reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17930/20]

Emergency Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of emergency housing units available for use by each local authority to meet the growing housing requirements by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17931/20]

Animal Diseases

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of bovine animals found to have failed the tuberculosis eradication test in each of the past ten years to date in respect of both the dairy and beef herd, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17927/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific culture and heritage projects she plans to prioritise during the lifetime of the 33rd Dáil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17255/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the mission statement of her Department; the extent to which she expects to meet specific targets throughout the lifetime of the 33rd Dáil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17254/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she plans to assist with the promotion of cultural events with reference to addressing the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17678/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she has already planned or plans to assist cultural activities with reference to promotion of Irish culture here and abroad, thereby assisting in the post-Covid-19 recovery effort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17679/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the mission statement of her Department with a view to setting precise objectives likely to be beneficial in the development and promotion of Irish culture here and abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17680/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to be in a position to offer financial assistance towards bodies involved in the promotion of the arts or cultural events in the course of the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17681/20]

Heritage Promotion

Bernard Durkan

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the development and-or enhancement of heritage sites nationally with a view to maximisation of their potential for tourism and educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17682/20]

Architectural Heritage

Bernard Durkan

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she plans to identify and address and-or restore heritage houses, castles or sites nationally over the next five years thereby maximising their potential in the promotion of Irish culture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17683/20]

Architectural Heritage

Bernard Durkan

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has carried out an inventory of at-risk ancient and heritage sites, buildings or locations nationally with a view to initiating a programme for their improvement, restoration and safekeeping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17684/20]

Architectural Heritage

Bernard Durkan

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of heritage sites and houses throughout County Kildare in public ownership; the extent to which an ongoing programme exists to ensure their retention and safety in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17685/20]

Architectural Heritage

Bernard Durkan

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of sites, buildings or ruins of a historical or heritage nature throughout County Kildare which are not part of a protection or restoration programme; her plans to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17686/20]

Heritage Promotion

Bernard Durkan

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the full extent of the programme for the preservation, protection and restoration of historical or heritage sites nationally with a view to maximising their use for education and tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17687/20]

Film Industry

Bernard Durkan

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the development of the film industry with reference to the need for its promotion for economic and cultural purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17688/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to assist with the development of the arts in its various forms with reference to local community-based groups and that such groups be specially selected for assistance and availing of their knowledge and experience of the arts at community level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17689/20]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department directly or through the aegis of bodies under the remit of her Department continues to assist community-based groups and organisations involved in musical or theatrical productions nationally with a view to maximising interest in the arts at local level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17690/20]

Arts Funding

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the arts sector continues to attract support from philanthropists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17691/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department with liaise with the relevant authorities in the UK with regard to pension contributions in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17494/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

18. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the guidelines he has issued to Departments in the context of complying with expenditure guidelines and meeting the various targets this year and for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16860/20]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he remains satisfied that public expenditure targets can be met by the end of the year inclusive of revisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16859/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce or enhance supports and assistance for small coach operators post-Covid-19 with particular reference to the severe financial pressure currently being placed on these businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16691/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce or enhance supports and assistance for small coach operators post-Covid-19 with reference to the severe financial pressure currently being placed on these businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16692/20]

Flood Prevention Measures

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on the Morell river drainage scheme at Straffan, Sallins, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16620/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he has identified specific targets for his Department in line with expenditure and reform objectives; the timescale to achieve such objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17436/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which his planned policy is in line with the strategy of the Fiscal Advisory Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17437/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he plans to utilise the concept of reform as a means of controlling expenditure within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17438/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to monitor current and capital expenditure levels with a view to ensuring compliance with good economic strategy and adherence to expenditure guidelines while encouraging economic performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17439/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to facilitate economic progress throughout the next five years by means of the utilisation of best practice and Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17440/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that he can encourage economic performance and job creation through the medium of the utilisation of compliance with European guidelines in respect of expenditure and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17441/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policies he expects to pursue over the next five years to compliment Government objectives with regard to expenditure and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17442/20]

Public Sector Pay

Bernard Durkan

238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which FEMPI restoration policy has been completed in line with previous agreements and expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17443/20]

Public Sector Staff

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which recruitment throughout the public sector continues in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17444/20]

Public Sector Staff

Bernard Durkan

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which accommodation has been or can be reached in respect of returning public servants that have expressed a wish to remain in employment for some time after their anticipated retirement age while adhering to Government policy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17445/20]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the potential outcomes in respect of Brexit continue to include the role of his Department as a means of ensuring the best possible performance in any situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17446/20]

Local Authority Housing

Bernard Durkan

273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which he expects to pursue policies likely to encourage the provision of a major local authority housing building programme thereby achieving enhanced value for money through increased access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17447/20]

School Staff

Bernard Durkan

381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to allocating an additional teacher to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16683/20]

Exceptional Needs Payment

Bernard Durkan

456. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16621/20]

Illness Benefit

Bernard Durkan

462. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct rate of illness benefit payable in the case of a person (details supplied); if an exceptional needs payment will issue in the meantime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16708/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

577. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16610/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

605. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17422/20]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

768. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE clinic at the Harbour, Maynooth, County Kildare, has been relocated to Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17420/20]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

14. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the most effective measures that are likely to impact positively on the economy in view of Covid-19 in the shortest possible time in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16197/20]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

20. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether financial supports to restart the economy in the aftermath of Brexit and Covid-19 are realisable and will be effective in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16198/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which alternatives can be put in place to prevent or control the most negative aspects now emerging in terms of investment, foreign direct investment and small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16446/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the proposed European Covid-19 rescue fund to be applied across the European Union; if it will be proportional to the extent to which each country has been affected by the virus in terms of economic and financial cost or by another mechanism; the degree to which this is likely to affect the case of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16429/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the mutualisation of debt arising from the Covid-19 crisis is likely to occur throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16430/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects to be in a position to improve the case of Ireland in the context of likely benefit from the multibillion euro Covid-19 related rescue fund of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16431/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the economy here to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, with particular reference to those sectors most severely impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16432/20]