Results 69,961-69,980 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to monitor cost-of-living increases in the context of the forthcoming budget; the extent to which he remains conscious of the cost of living and price increases affecting people in both rural and urban settings, with a view to addressing these issues in the most realistic and effective ways; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can support the affordable housing programme/local authority housing to meet the challenges of an increasing population and its ongoing housing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43074/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he proposes to maximise sufficient places on commuter trains serving north Kildare with a view to ensuring that sufficiently seating places are available throughout the journey in both directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43426/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts can be made to manage the traffic, particularly at peak times, on all roads to Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43427/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the electrification of the commuter lines to Maynooth is progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43428/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether it is intended that the public consultation progress and hearings in respect of the electrification of the Maynooth, Kilcock, Confey, Louisa Bridge and Enfield is likely to receive any further consideration along the lines suggested by Kildare County Council and the public representatives of north Kildare in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43430/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Sallins commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43431/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which trains serving north Kildare and west Dublin continue to arrive and depart on time as advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43432/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration is likely to be given to the opening of any extra rail stations on the north Kildare rail commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43433/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any action can be taken to reduce the number of road traffic accidents currently taking place on the M4, N4, N7, N9 and all routes towards the capital city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43434/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which all bus services from Naas to Blanchardstown are in need of improvement, with particular reference to reliability, availability and punctuality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43435/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic or fiscal policy here continues to be conducive to good and careful management of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43437/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Job Creation (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied this country continues to remain an attractive location for investments in jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43441/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland remains competitive both within and without the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43442/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied with the performance of Ireland's economy when compared to all others in the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43449/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which the OECD taxation provisions in respect of inward investment are currently in place and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43443/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Interest Rates (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which financial entities operating here in the housing market are obliged to charge interest rates in line with the pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43444/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the renewed vigour with which some investment funds are now pursuing mortgage holders whose mortgages have been sold to them from the pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43445/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance when the operation of funding for primary medical certificates is likely to be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43446/23]