Results 47,781-47,800 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 1159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date in the meeting of international targets and agreements on carbon reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14275/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection Enforcement (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 1160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which he remains satisfied that adequate measures continue to be taken to ensure environmental protection with particular reference to pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14276/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Air Pollution (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 1161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the levels of air pollution continue to be monitored; if the results are in keeping with best practice and international requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14277/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Arts Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this issue, which is a very important matter locally. I thank the Minister for coming into the House to reply to the debate. The matter I raise refers to The Moat Club in Naas, County Kildare, which is famous for its traditional fostering of the arts in drama and music and also for the number of people it has assisted,...

Topical Issue Debate: Arts Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I hope that in the course of the discussions that take place in the near future, it will be possible to identify the most likely opportunities to make some funding available. I do not wish to select one particular aspect of the application against another as that could be worked out in the course of the discussions taking place now. The organisation would be extremely grateful and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which a comprehensive, integrated road passenger transport plan is being developed, with particular reference to the need to ensure an adequate level of passenger transport throughout the country in all areas without exception, incorporating school transport utilising both the private and public sectors in a way which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he is engaging with the tourism sector with a view to identifying and offsetting the negative impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14227/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in the rail services over the next five years, including any extension to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14515/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 275. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the major sporting organisations with a view to encourage the use of this country as an international venue for sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14516/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which potential growth opportunities for business tourism in this country continue to be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14517/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any particular sectors of the tourism sector to date in 2017 have shown particular potential for growth with consequent economic benefit in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14518/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which a study has been carried out of the public transport sector in County Kildare with particular reference to the need to address any deficiencies in respect of daily frequency of rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the public transport sector in County Kildare is monitored on an ongoing basis with particular reference to addressing any deficiencies in respect of the daily frequency of rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which the increased requirement of the Kildare commuter rail sector continues to be monitored to ensure the availability of the highest possible quality of service to meet the needs of commuters on an ongoing basis; if extra rail carriages need to be provided to alleviate potential overcrowding; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to promote Ireland as a conference venue in view of the likely economic benefit, including job creation and tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14520/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which road, rail, air and sea transport facilities continue to be measured in the context of overall integration with particular reference to a maximisation of efficiency and availability of services throughout the entire country, thereby maximising the economic benefit to the economy in general; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that adequate focus remains on the need to ensure the future of regional airports in the context of a modern economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14522/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which well known and identifiable accident black spots remain an issue throughout the country; the extent to which efforts are being made to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14523/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which plans are in hand to extend motorway services to other regions throughout the country with a view to ensuring that the availability of such transport is seen as an incentive for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14526/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the upgrading of over trafficked sections of motorway such as the M50 continue to be a priority both from a health and safety point of view and meeting the needs of the travelling public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14527/17]