Results 66,181-66,200 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the passenger capacity of the commuter lines in north County Kildare can be improved while awaiting electrification of proposed commuter lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46518/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate parking facilities are likely to be provided in the most appropriate location between Maynooth and Kilcock; when the electrification of the Maynooth line is expected to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46519/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any new rail stations are being proposed or are anticipated on the Maynooth line or the Sallins line in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46520/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is expected that the electrification of the Maynooth line and any other commuter lines in north County Kildare will not be impeded by issues such as lack of alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46521/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which national or alternative energy continues to be used in rail and road public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46525/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Conservation (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which energy savings can be made throughout the transport sector with particular reference to the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46522/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree, if any, to which any audit has been done to evaluate the extent to which rail or bus transport can rely on alternative energy with particular reference to indigenous methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46523/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which concerns regarding the changing of bus routes have been allayed; if there remains a specific number of locations where potential for existing passengers have issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46526/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that sufficient action was taken following concerns by the public during the various interactions in respect of existing or proposed bus or rail routes; if changes took place as a result of submissions; the extent of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate provision is being made to ensure that revised bus routes are adequately tailored to meet the requirements of passengers; if adequate warning has been given and agreement reached in terms of changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate provision is being made to ensure that existing roads, bus stops and train stations, that may be due for realignment in the future will have due regard for existing residents and communities and that this be borne in mind at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46529/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that might be taken to alleviate price increases with consequent inflation affecting consumers throughout the country at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45098/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foreign Direct Investment (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland continues to be an attractive location for foreign direct investment; the regions from which most competition occur in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46530/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to use his influence in the European Union with a view to bringing about mortgage interest charges into line with the average applicable throughout the union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46531/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Finance if the average cost of mortgage borrowing here can be further brought into line with that available in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46540/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which borrowing for capital or non-capital works here continues in line with the policy of the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46532/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which borrowing for capital or non-capital works here continues in line with the policy of the International Monetary Fund given Ireland’s indebtedness to the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46533/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which borrowing levels in this country comply with the requirements of those lending institutions to which Ireland appealed during the financial crisis whilst a programmed country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46534/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland remains in a safe position in terms of borrowing to meet the current international crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46535/22]