Results 55,901-55,920 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the turnaround times for passport express renewal first-time applications and online renewal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25585/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25078/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Promotion (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the jurisdictions with which greatest improvement of trade is likely to be achieved in the aftermath of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25583/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25081/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 610. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for an illness benefit in the case of a person (details supplied); if the application will be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25080/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the State finances remain on course and that the economy continues to compete effectively with all other economies throughout Europe and outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25572/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to make progress in meeting the various economic indicators with particular reference to the need for a competitive economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25835/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has identified specific factors which might impede economic progress or reduce the competitiveness of the economy having particular regard to the extent to which the relative positions compare in each jurisdiction in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25836/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which taxation matters under discussion at EU level are likely to impact on economic progress in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25837/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to monitor discussions on taxation at European level with particular reference to the need to ensure that Ireland does not find itself in a vulnerable position in the aftermath of Brexit in view of its geographical location in the European context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25839/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that Ireland does not become marginalised by way of fiscal or taxation changes in the European context in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25840/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic performance here compares with other countries within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25838/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the economic performance of Ireland when compared to other countries throughout and outside Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which mortgage interest rates here compare with those applicable in other jurisdictions throughout the European Union; when the rates charged are likely to converge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25842/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he can put in place to create an economic environment favourable to young persons seeking to acquire a home for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25844/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he has identified particular or specific threats to the stability of the economy pre or post-Brexit with particular reference to changing training conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25848/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which issues with the potential to overheat the economy have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25850/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Housing Policy (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider a capital allocation towards the provision of local authority or affordable housing, thereby making a prudent investment as opposed to the current policy of subventions through HAP or rent support in lieu of local authority housing to the extent of €2,000 per month each month ad infinitum; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Project Ireland 2040 Funding (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects the objectives of Project Ireland 2040 to be sufficiently funded and in line with projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25849/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (19 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25650/19]