Results 26,301-26,320 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Select Committee on Health: Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: As the Chairman probably knows, I raised issues concerning this subject on the pre-legislative stage. Originally my understanding was that we did have a methadone-like element included but I was wrong. The purpose of the exercise has already been pointed out. This proposal is not aimed at reduction but at protecting the health of those who are already serious users of illegal drugs. It is...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his input and comments. I have no ideological hang-up about the private and public health sector. I am a strong supporter of the public health sector and hope that that is part and parcel of what we require in this country. The public and private sector should complement each other rather than occupy each other's space. The input of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which a comprehensive, integrated road passenger transport plan is being developed, with particular reference to the need to ensure an adequate level of passenger transport throughout the country in all areas without exception, incorporating school transport utilising both the private and public sectors in a way which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he is engaging with the tourism sector with a view to identifying and offsetting the negative impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14227/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in the rail services over the next five years, including any extension to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14515/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 275. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the major sporting organisations with a view to encourage the use of this country as an international venue for sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14516/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which potential growth opportunities for business tourism in this country continue to be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14517/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any particular sectors of the tourism sector to date in 2017 have shown particular potential for growth with consequent economic benefit in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14518/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which a study has been carried out of the public transport sector in County Kildare with particular reference to the need to address any deficiencies in respect of daily frequency of rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the public transport sector in County Kildare is monitored on an ongoing basis with particular reference to addressing any deficiencies in respect of the daily frequency of rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which the increased requirement of the Kildare commuter rail sector continues to be monitored to ensure the availability of the highest possible quality of service to meet the needs of commuters on an ongoing basis; if extra rail carriages need to be provided to alleviate potential overcrowding; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to promote Ireland as a conference venue in view of the likely economic benefit, including job creation and tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14520/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which road, rail, air and sea transport facilities continue to be measured in the context of overall integration with particular reference to a maximisation of efficiency and availability of services throughout the entire country, thereby maximising the economic benefit to the economy in general; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that adequate focus remains on the need to ensure the future of regional airports in the context of a modern economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14522/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which well known and identifiable accident black spots remain an issue throughout the country; the extent to which efforts are being made to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14523/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which plans are in hand to extend motorway services to other regions throughout the country with a view to ensuring that the availability of such transport is seen as an incentive for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14526/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the upgrading of over trafficked sections of motorway such as the M50 continue to be a priority both from a health and safety point of view and meeting the needs of the travelling public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14527/17]

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The purpose of the question is to ascertain the extent of the success of the Geoscience Ireland-Enterprise Ireland cluster project, the number of jobs that have been created, how efficient and effective it is and what the results indicate.

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. To what extent will further expansion will be considered in County Kildare with obvious benefits for the county? To what degree does the success to date indicate sufficient confidence to progress in that direction? What potential is there for further job creation on a major scale?

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (21 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Based on current analysis, can I ask the degree to which it might be possible to determine the full extent of the potential of the programme nationally, and in County Kildare, and to examine the possibilities?