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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he anticipates an augmented capital programme to address arterial road network deficiencies throughout the country, including Dublin and its environs and the regions; if he will address the needs that have been identified in the midlands, the north west and the south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22381/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to enhancing the capacity of the commuter rail network with particular reference to the need to ensure the availability of convenient and rapid commuter transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22382/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has examined the rail services network in County Kildare with particular reference to the need to increase capacity at various rail stations thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22383/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the studies that have been carried out in regard to the current and potential traffic capacity of the M50; if he anticipates early proposals to augment the capacity or provide alternative relief to alleviate the present congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22384/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to liaise with the various national and international sporting organisations with a view to hosting major events here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22385/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to promote international awareness of the potential for the holding of major sporting and other events here with the consequent social and economic benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22386/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has assessed the positive or negatives in the context of the post-Brexit situation here; the extent to which he and bodies under his aegis can utilise opportunities as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22387/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate hotel accommodation remains available to meet the requirements of tourism over the next five years in view of the trends already established and the likely demand in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22388/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent by which he expects the tourism sector to grow in each of the next five years with particular reference to the economic and job creating potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22389/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to allow motor vehicle access to cities and towns through good traffic management and adequate parking space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated daily revenue arising from tolls on the M50; if he will provide a comparison with other tolled roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22392/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (10 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to a review of the effectiveness of the fines or multipliers applied in respect of unpaid tolls with particular reference to giving some consideration to enable a penalty to be applied without causing extreme hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22393/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: We all acknowledge the work that has been done. We fully support it and congratulate the Minister for undertaking it. However, I want to emphasise the position of those people who have been a long time waiting, who have over a number of years made business plans they want to advance and who are entirely reliant on access to high quality, high speed broadband in order to continue their...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date in the provision of high quality broadband in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to County Kildare; if regulation of the broadband network can be invigorated to ensure that the services work to optimum efficiency and quality; the way in which provision can be made to ensure...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the importance of broadband and its provision in all areas of the country without exception, but with particular reference to County Kildare and those fringe areas that seem to have fallen between two stools and where domestic and business needs must be met as a matter of priority.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply and the campaign to provide broadband, which is now accelerating. The work to date has been laudable and welcome, but it still leaves a number of areas in the amber region to which the Minister referred. They are concerned that they might be left in that condition for a protracted period. In anticipation of the extended broadband facilities,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the development of the alternative energy sector in line with current and future requirements in view of the need to meet carbon emission reduction targets and the necessity to ensure a robust and reliable energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 can issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21567/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when stamp 4 can issue in the case of a person (details supplied); the progress to date in the determination of their application for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21568/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21569/17]