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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which studies have been carried out and comparisons made with other jurisdictions with a view to ensuring that Irish competitors in all sports have access to efficient training and facilities to enable them to compete at international level at international global events such as the Olympics; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he sees the respective roles for Aer Lingus and Ryanair to develop in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15646/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services Provision (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which his Department continues to examine the efficiency, effectiveness and development of all aspects of sea transport in view of the fact that this country is an island with no land connection to Europe; if comparisons have been made with other countries in a similar situation with a view to maximisation and increased...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Job Creation (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way his Department continues to evaluate employment creation opportunities, directly and indirectly through co-ordinated efforts between the areas of transport, tourism and sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15648/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of road safety measures taken that have impacted most positively on road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15650/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected to ensure cyclists and pedestrians take appropriate measures to ensure their safety during road use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15651/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to examine existing roads and motorways with a view to determination as to the extent to which such thoroughfares are deficient in terms of their capacity to meet present traffic volumes; the action he proposes to deal with issues such as apparent under capacity on the M50; and if he will...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to bring a bit more modern reason to the thinking here, bearing in mind the sensitivities in the area in question. That somebody was elected does not necessarily mean he has ultimate and uncontrollable power. I can think of at least one gentleman who was elected in Europe in the past 70 or 80 years who certainly did not prove to be a democrat when it came to the test.

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent can the European Union exert a positive influence in the absence of NATO given that the latter has been seen in the past as controlling without being an aggressor?

Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister clarify the current position with the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill? It is an issue of considerable importance at present. Similarly, what is the position with the proposed National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (Amendment) Bill relating to the national children's hospital? Again, it is an issue that has been occupying people's minds in recent times,...

Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I cannot disagree with any of the sentiments expressed by previous speakers. The only qualification I make is that no blame whatever attaches to the Minister of State in respect of the situation in which she finds herself. This is a problem she inherited, which arose as a result of the neglect of public authority housing for a period of at least ten years. The latter used to be the bedrock...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community, the EU and the UN continue to monitor events in Egypt with a view to ensuring acceptance of human rights principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15888/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, arising from any appraisal of developments within the EU of a political, economic, social or structural nature, measures have been taken or are ongoing with a view to addressing the nationalistic trends currently emerging in some European countries which may result in permanent damage to the European...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union remains committed to the principle of unity of purpose in respect of economic, monetary, political and social institutions, notwithstanding the emergence of extreme political viewpoints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15891/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Access (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which it has been found possible, together with the international community, to convince the authorities in Syria to allow the various aid agencies to provide the urgently required assistance to the civilian population, who have been major victims in the conflicts there; if any progress has been made towards...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if confirmation has been received from the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the authenticity of identification documentation submitted with an application for passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15884/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his EU colleagues continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine with particular reference to the need to ensure the establishment of diplomatic structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15885/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the humanitarian situation in Syria remains a priority with the international community; the extent to which aid and support is being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15886/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which it is expected that the rights of ethnic minorities are likely to be respected in Crimea; the degree to which the international community expects to be a positive influence in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15887/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (3 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the EU and UN continue to support the peace process in the Middle East with particular reference to the need to ensure the continuation of administrative structures to which the opposing parties can address their grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15889/14]