Results 67,521-67,540 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which he has had discussions with his UK or European counterparts in respect of the Northern Ireland protocol. [2231/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I commend the Taoiseach on the discussions he has already had. The time involved in the discussion on the Northern Ireland protocol is important. It cannot remain static, immovable or unmoved for a considerable period, considering the extent to which the European Union supported the calls to prevent land borders in this country, the need to address the pressing issues from the point of view...

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which developments have taken place on the shared island initiative. [60887/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which Irish authorities continue to support moves to restore the Northern Ireland Assembly, with particular reference to any funding initiatives through the shared island approach. [62057/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 13. To ask the Taoiseach the degree to which he expects the shared island approach to influence the evolution of North-South and east-west relations in the future. [62058/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his extensive reply. At this stage, I feel the important thing to concentrate on is the stalled negotiations, which appear to have been stalled for a considerable time. I know that is not the fault of anybody on either side. It is just a circumstance that arose as a result of circumstances outside of the control of this jurisdiction and others. The important...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that the economy remains on a solid footing, with particular reference to the need to compete with other European countries in terms of stability and growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address inflation; the extent of the results to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3049/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland’s economy remains adequately competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3317/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which foreign direct investment remains an attractive, option given the need to ensure Ireland continues to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3325/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which any particular economic features require amendment or refocus in order to avoid difficulties in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3318/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Finance if investment funds operating or intending to operate here will be brought under the aegis of the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Finance if investment funds operating here will be asked to comply with guidelines and supervision of the Central Bank given the number, size and power of investment funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3320/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that inflation here will continue to reduce further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3321/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the contributory factors to inflation continues to be monitored by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3322/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that this economy continues to perform well when considered in the overall European context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3323/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied with the performance of Ireland’s economy when compared will all others in the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3324/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which financial services here continue to compete internationally and effectively with all others relative to access, size and location; the degree to which efforts continue to be made in this regard in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3326/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 384. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans under way to ensure that adequate support is provided to home-dialysis patients in the context of the current energy and cost-of-living crisis to ensure that this patient group continue to receive their lifesaving and sustaining treatment at home and can afford same; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 Jan 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 385. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if home-dialysis patients can be included in the fuel allowance scheme given that they carry out their life sustaining and saving treatments in their own homes at a significant saving to the State and due to their condition require adequate heat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2712/23]