Results 49,921-49,940 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 488. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his vision for the attainment of the various targets in respect of climate change such as reduction on dependency on fossil fuels, carbon reduction, encouragement of the alternative energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49443/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 482. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the domestic motor sector, agricultural sector, public transport and private commercial transport contribute to the totality of greenhouse gas emissions here; the degree to which conversion to electric motor vehicles can contribute to an overall reduction in both the domestic and transport sector;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 483. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which air quality has deteriorated arising from data collected at various locations throughout the country over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49399/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 486. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 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. [49441/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 484. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he plans to reduce the use of plastic and its replacement with a biodegradable product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49400/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 485. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to develop the communications sector with a view to ready access to state of the art technology, including broadband and mobile telephony in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49440/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 487. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for access to modern communications technology in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to quality and availability of mobile phone service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49442/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 490. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his vision for the utilisation of postal services, counter services and the postal network generally through the amalgamation of suitable and complementary services available through An Post in all areas throughout the country, thereby maximising the benefit and viability of the network and the continued delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 491. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will express as a percentage of daily electricity requirements the amount of electricity now being generated from oil, gas, wind, biomass or other alternatives, respectively, including those likely to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49446/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 494. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he foresees an ability to achieve the targets in the alternative energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49449/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Landfill Sites (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 493. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which reliance on landfill waste disposal facilities continues to be monitored with particular reference to the utilisation of best practice in terms of reduce, reuse, recycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49448/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 495. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that can be taken to speed up the provision of broadband services by way of fibre optics throughout County Kildare, with particular reference to known black spots and fringe areas within the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49450/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 531. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of proposed augmentation and investment in rail services over the next five years with particular reference to the extent that services can be tailored to meet the ongoing travel requirements of commuters, namely, identifying how best the rail services in general can meet the demands of medium to middle distance commuters...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 570. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a disability allowance or, in its absence, invalidity pension will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case can be examined with a view to alternatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48926/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payments (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 589. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49214/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 590. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will indicate eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49216/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 591. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if financial assistance can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) who wishes to undertake a carer's course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49237/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Given that the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill is unlikely to come before the House before the end of this session, might urgent consideration be given to the introduction of a stand-alone Bill to introduce a new code of conduct for application for by the Central Bank throughout the financial sector, with particular reference to the primary lenders and secondary lenders, many of which have...

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

Bernard Durkan: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected to augment the commuter rail service serving north County Kildare with particular reference to the need to ensure adequate carriages to accommodate and meet commuter requirements in order to eliminate passengers having to stand for the duration of the journey; the steps he plans to take in the short...

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

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he sees opportunities for the further development of the tourism sector with particular reference to the maximisation of the promotion of this country as a conference location sector; his plans for particular initiatives in this regard and in the promotion of activity tourism such as greenways and the utilisation of...