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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a tax refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29262/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his preferred options to meet ongoing social and economic requirements in the context of current and capital expenditure in line with prudent management but placing sufficient emphasis on important structures such as social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29373/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which appropriate ratios of current and capital expenditure are progressing in line with best practice in order to ensure ongoing economic growth alongside adequate social provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29374/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which Ireland's economic performance remains in line with the most desirable best practice while maintaining competitiveness at home and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29375/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his priorities to achieve best economic practice here over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29379/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if particular Departments or bodies under their aegis have been recalcitrant in regard to compliance with best practice in terms of expenditure and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29381/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which each or all Departments remain compliant with his Department’s guidelines in regard to procurement and reform with the objective of achieving the best result for the economy and the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29380/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which his Department continues to prepare for a worst case scenario arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29382/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (3 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for renewal of stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29208/18]

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for affording me the opportunity to raise once again this very important issue. I want to discuss the impact on the town of Naas of the stalling of the town centre development. It was thought up some years ago as a flagship development that would attract a major anchor tenant that would, in turn, attract footfall which would be of huge and dramatic...

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State. He rightly recognised the frustration of this and other Deputies, as well as everyone in Naas and the rest of the county, who have always regarded the town as-----

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: -----a major business centre in the province. Sadly, people's confidence in the marketing impact of Naas is beginning to wane. The Minister of State identified the reason, namely, the ten years. Who wants to wait ten years for statutory processes to conclude? If we have to wait ten years for people to make their minds up about something, it is time to ask questions. We have had to ask...

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to address the most pressing issues in the education sphere over the next three years with particular reference to such issues as class size, accommodation requirements and the capitation grant requirements in view of the needs set out in the recent document produced by a union (details...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which a satisfactory conclusion in terms of the continuation of the school building project at a campus (details supplied) which has been interrupted by the liquidation of the building company will be made; if alternative arrangements will be be put in place with a view to completion of the project in line with the timescale set...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Debt (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which Ireland's total debt and current debt compare with other European countries. [29376/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Debt (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Taoiseach the degree to which Ireland's total debt has fluctuated in each of the past ten years to date expressed as a percentage of GNP and GDP. [29377/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which primary and second level educational requirements are being met in Maynooth, County Kildare; if adequate provision in line with the requirements as set out by local management authorities is being met or is likely to be met having regard to the situation at the Maynooth educational campus; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which extra primary and-or second-level educational requirements are being met in Celbridge, County Kildare, in line with that set out by local educational interests and-or the relevant section of his Department in respect of each of the existing primary and post-primary schools or their replacements; the schedule for same; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (4 Jul 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which extra primary and-or second-level educational requirements are being met in Naas, County Kildare, in line with that set out by local educational interests and-or the relevant section of his Department in respect of each of the existing primary and post-primary schools or their replacements; the schedule for same; and if he...