Results 54,001-54,020 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Surveys (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 505. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he has undertaken appropriate studies with particular reference to isolated rural areas with a view to a determination as to the best way in which the issues facing such areas now might be best met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52149/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 506. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which all charities come within the remit of the Charities Regulator, which is protecting the integrity of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52150/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 507. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which LEADER programme grant aid continues to be made available to local communities directly or through the aegis of the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52151/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Service Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 508. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which he can address issues of local connectivity in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52152/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 509. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he will be in a position to offer development assistance to the various Tidy Towns committees in County Kildare which have in the past participated in their respective competitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52153/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (11 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 514. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51521/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to facilitate necessary upgrading of major transport routes such as the M50 and M4, which are perceived to be incapable of dealing with the volume of traffic; when the projects will be advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52114/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he proposes to make further provisions under the sports capital programme to facilitate the ongoing needs of communities nationally in both urban and rural areas having particular regard to the population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52115/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Health if home supports are in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52274/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card has been withdrawn in the case of a person (details supplied); if a decision to cancel their card will be reviewed with a view to reinstatement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52335/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department is making provision for the eventuality of Brexit with particular reference to its implications for air and sea travel in view of the necessity to ensure easy travel access to continental Europe for Irish persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52453/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recreational Facilities Provision (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his future plans for investment in recreational infrastructure such as swimming pools, community centres and other sporting facilities; the extent to which he has identified a budget in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52454/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department has continued to evaluate rural transport requirements with a view to bringing transport to persons rather than forcing persons to converge on towns and villages as the population increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52455/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the transport system, road and rail, public and private to ensure the development of efficient and effective transport in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52456/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which commuter rail services are available to the majority of towns and villages throughout the country, the residents of which may commute to larger centres with obvious greater job opportunities on a daily basis; if the existing services are adequately tailored to meet their needs; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of growth within the tourism sector with particular reference to the number of persons employed; the scope for further development resulting in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52458/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas in the tourism sector that have shown the greatest potential for future development and expansion both internally and externally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52461/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail services are fully utilised and are in fact tailored to meet the requirements of the travelling or commuting public with particular reference to the need to ensure that the services are convenient to passenger requirements thereby enhancing viability and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which rail and bus services in County Kildare are co-ordinated in such a way as to meet in full the requirements of the commuters in the various towns and villages throughout the country; the extent to which his Department continues to be appraised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52464/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (12 Dec 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to liaise with the various sporting organisations with a view to facilitating the use of Ireland as a venue for worldwide competitions in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52460/18]