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Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister of State be in a position to give credit for effort in rewarding the various applicants? In some cases, some local bodies, groups and organisations put in a huge effort locally to raise the necessary funds at local level to make an application which helps to make it possible for them to proceed with their proposed project. In many cases, such efforts are not recognised....

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I am fearful now having heard the reference to the button. The nuclear button is the one that has been referred to.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I presume it was intended to intimidate the Government but it has equal impact on the Opposition so I would not go too far down that road if I was Deputy McGuinness. I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is promised legislation in the programme for Government. People seem to be referring to it as a bolt out of the blue but it is already in the programme for Government,...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Most of them are not here now. The Deputy's party was offered 50:50 participation in Government. Deputy McGuinness could be over here participating in that process right now if he chose to at that time. There is no sense abdicating one's responsibility, standing aloof and pretending they can afford to criticise yet not getting involved. Various other parties were offered a similar...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which, in the context of a capital expenditure review, he plans to address strategic infrastructural deficits in the transport area with particular reference to road, bus and rail services, bridges and existing networks incapable of dealing with traffic volumes; his further plans to make major announcements in this area in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that adequate facilities exist regarding transport to and parking thereat in respect of various historical sites, locations and buildings throughout the country with a view to ensuring the maximisation of visits by tourists from home and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30493/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to amend a certificate of naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) who had their previous nationality incorrectly recorded on their certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30210/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Health if a change of general practitioner form can urgently issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30367/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the best options for the development of modern rail and road transport to benefit all regions; the extent to which a review which is under way can be utilised to facilitate the rejuvenation of areas throughout the region deemed to be in need of improved infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30487/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department can accelerate the programme to replace, improve or upgrade motorways, roads and bridges deemed to be in need of improvement or replacement having regard in particular to traffic volumes, the need to encourage development evenly throughout the country and to replace infrastructure now incapable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise road development proposals for the next five years in the greater Dublin area and throughout the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30489/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which plans can be formulated to enhance, improve and replace in addition to the existing location whether at that location or alternatively in view of the revenues arising from the M50 tolls, with a view to ensuring improved high quality and safe transport throughout the region; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the infrastructure required by the expanding tourism sector needs to be upgraded; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30490/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received to date in respect of the sports capital programme; if he expects to be in a position to meet in part or in full the current requirements from available resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30491/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which efforts continue to distribute the tourism industry evenly throughout the country with particular reference to the development of facilities at required locations having particular regard to assessments carried out to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30492/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to make efforts to attract major sporting events here with particular reference to world or international events, thereby creating extra economic opportunities and in the course thereof providing useful promotion of Ireland's image on the international stage; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department has studied the weakest links in the transport system nationally; his plans to address these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30495/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding discussions on hosting the Rugby World Cup here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30496/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate hotel accommodation exists to meet the demands of the expanding tourism sector; his plans to meet deficits in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30497/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (28 Jun 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which potential growth opportunities for business tourism here continue to be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30499/17]