Results 68,741-68,760 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with stakeholders in the transport sector, with a view to maximising a changeover to the use of non-fossil fuels while maintaining best economic focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20932/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of vehicles currently using the M4 for commuting purposes on a daily basis; the future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20934/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the rights outlined in Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963 apply to naturalised Irish citizens travelling on an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20406/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to widening the TBESS to assist businesses with energy costs who have attempted to apply for the TBESS but are encountering significant difficulties due to sharing one meter between a number of businesses, and whose bills are divided by the landlord for each cycle depending on their unit size, particularly in business...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Health and Safety (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which a person (details supplied) can be facilitated in relation to the transfer of some staff members to Naas, who were concerned for their safety and well-being at Citywest; if the urgent necessity of the transfer is recognised in order to obviate a long drawn-out process, as seems to be required; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all efforts are being made to ensure a school place in Kilcock will be accommodated for the forthcoming year in the case of the children of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20248/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if reconsideration of an application for exceptional needs payment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the process to be followed by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20270/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if applications for naturalisation have been submitted in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20272/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish citizen child in the case of a person (details supplied) which was submitted on 1 February 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20432/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Projects (3 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 488. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration has been given towards the provision of funding for a community centre and library for Kill, County Kildare, given the population growth in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20597/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his office continue to attract employment-generating and trade-benefiting enterprises to this country via foreign direct investment or indigenously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22066/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent to which this country remains an attractive investment location for foreign direct investment and for the indigenous sector.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his detailed, satisfactory and positive reply. To what extent are the manufacturing and service sectors represented in the ongoing development of employment in this country, having particular regard to woes relating to the possible reduction in taxation from that sector at some point in the future? We know that there may be fluctuations; we do not know the extent....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I agree entirely with the need for balance and the need to provide for eventualities such as an international recession or sudden financial movements on the world stage which could impact in one way or another on all these issues. To what extent has careful consideration been given to the progress in each of the areas, with particular reference to the top ten taxpayers? In the event of an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Obviously, I am in support of my neighbouring representative and I have to agree. At the same time I must bring to the attention of the House the necessity with regard to all of the regions to identify infrastructural deficits that affect various parts of the country, particularly with regard to bringing on board the type of enterprises my colleague has referred to.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The case to which I referred on a number of occasions in the House continues, with renewed vigour and determination, namely the manner in which mothers and their children who happen to be in custody cases are being treated. A recent indication is that one woman has not been allowed to see her children for 50 weeks. Several others are in the same boat. I know the Leas-Cheann Comhairle does...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the measures taken and indications from the Minister for Justice and the acting Minister for Justice, but this is now a matter of urgency which will reflect on the nation in a serious way. It would appear that a constitutional crisis will arise, the nature of which we have not heard of for many years. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle has spoken, and rightly so, about similar situations,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: It is not a single one.