Results 68,081-68,100 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: In that case, the financial institution that undertakes the responsibility for the debt will gain because it will now own the property.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the previous speakers. Has an evaluation has been done of the possible negative impact and the cost to the various sectors that might be negatively affected? How does that balance against the costs so far outlined by his good self?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his earlier reply. The question still remains as to whether the experience between now and September will be included in calculating a decision that might affect future jobs and services and a plethora of areas that may come to light in the meantime. Will the Minister look at this?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Data (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate this country’s total debt as a percentage of GDP, GNP and GNI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11302/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Data (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the extent of our national debt and how it impacts on our GNP, GDP, GNI or whatever, how that presents us and how accurate the measurements are.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Data (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply. I ask by way of a supplementary the extent to which Ireland is fairly treated in the international arena by the measurements to which the Minister referred, namely, GDP, GNP and GNI. Do these measurements serve the best purpose from the point of view of the projection of Ireland's image abroad in the financial services sector?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Data (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I again thank the Minister. By way of a final supplementary, is the Minister satisfied Ireland's interests are best served, notwithstanding the comments made by some well-known commentators to the effect that questions are being raised about the manner in which we measure our economic performance that suggest there is a doubt? I do not believe there is. We have accurately reflected what...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Data (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (8 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the extent of any recent discussions with the various political parties in Northern Ireland in the context of the shared island initiative. [9878/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (8 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his comprehensive reply. In pursuit of the objectives of the shared island initiative, I would ask that the situation might be utilised to promote the benefits to the people in Northern Ireland and all sectors there and to promote the benefits of the shared island initiative to the people in the South because there is a great possibility of a gain for everybody,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (8 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date in addressing and-or implementing actions proposed by the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, in the context of Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2022. [10233/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (8 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his comprehensive reply. To what extent has the Government put the various issues raised by the council on a priority list with a view to a response within a specified time and to what extent will benefits accrue to the economy as a result of the implementation of each of the points?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which positive conclusions can be drawn from this country’s economic performance when considered alongside other eurozone countries and all other European countries; if the methodology for the measurement of the economy here continues to be robust and accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11301/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in respect of when the issue regarding primary medical certificates will be resolved in order to facilitate those whose cases are in abeyance for some time in the first instance, and to meet the requirements of persons with disabilities who have mobility problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11568/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor economic progress with a view to ensuring that inflation continues to be curbed and that the reduction in inflation is passed on to the consumer by way of lower prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6897/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Finance when it is likely that measures to reduce inflation will be passed on to the consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6898/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can continue to take measures to control the cost of living without contributing to inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11564/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 263. 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. [11572/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continues to examine the contributory factors to inflation; the extent to which each and any can be controlled; if he will outline any trends likely to emerge in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (7 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which this country’s economy continues to compete with other European economies inside and outside the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11566/23]