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Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number if any of public private partnerships likely to be involved in new capital projects promoted by him over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1832/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with his counterparts in the EU and the US with a view to enhancing tourist traffic through this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1834/12]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the study that has taken place on the issue of the increased number of motor accidents on motorways with particular reference to the M4 and M7; if such accidents relate to road design, speed, traffic levels, driver error or other factors; the steps proposed or taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to take any specific measures to encourage the maximisation of benefit from the sport and recreational sectors in the effort toward economic recovery in view of recent recognition, as reported, of the major influence the sector has on national and local economic issues; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has evaluated the degree to which the rail services can be enhanced with a view to making it possible to commute daily over larger distances from areas in which surplus housing exists and extra population can be beneficial. [1861/12]

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The statutory central register of credit histories is very important legislation-----

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: -----which will have widespread impact on many people and is eagerly awaited. Has it been discussed by Cabinet and have the heads of the Bill been agreed? When is it likely to be brought before the House? I refer to the housing Bill, which relates to voluntary housing agencies, and to the criminal justice (legal aid) bill, which is another eagerly awaited Bill, in particular among the...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have engaged in the context of the future development of the European Union with particular reference to political, fiscal, social and economic issues with a view to identification of consensus on the issues and the need to generate confidence in European institutions and...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which agreement has been reached in relation to future amendments to existing European treaties or the introduction of new treaties; if it is intended or expected that approval of any such measures will be done by way of reference to national parliaments, referenda or otherwise; if consideration has...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has taken a particular initiative or stance at EU level to support the concept of a rediscovery of the original European ideals and vision having particular regard to the need to create stability and cohesiveness throughout the European Union at this juncture of the modern era; and if he will...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which all European capitals and parliaments have been visited with a view to disseminating a positive message in respect of this country and its economic recovery and in turn hearing the comments from our European colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2596/12]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current and or ongoing position in relation to the possible regularisation of the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2601/12]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position in the matter of European enlargement and-or consolidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2597/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the full extent of the support offered through the medium of international aid to the persons of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake; the degree to which commitments entered into have been delivered; the full extent of the rehousing programme and social economic rehabilitation to date; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU and UN colleagues continue to monitor the stabilisation of the western Balkans with particular reference to the need to focus on stability in the region as a prelude to ongoing peace and prosperity throughout Europe in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2599/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the ongoing situation in the Horn of Africa with particular reference to war, famine, starvation, human rights, ethnic cleansing and genocide; the extent to which the international community is bringing positive pressure to bear on the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2600/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which overseas development aid continues to be required at previously identified locations throughout the world; the extent of the new demands that have presented in the past 12 months; the degree to which the international community is collectively responding; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has identified or prioritised the locations to which Irish bilateral or multilateral aid should be focused both directly and through non-governmental organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in Burma continues to be positively monitored by the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/12]

Written Answers — Export Markets: Export Markets (17 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which new markets have been identified with the likelihood of greater potential for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2607/12]