Results 27,221-27,240 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that all the economic indicators remain constant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41556/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 343. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that all economic indicators remain stable and consistent with requirements for the future notwithstanding any changes in the international political situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1965/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which the economy continues to compare favourably with other EU currencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41557/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects mortgage interest rates here to align with the rates applicable in other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41559/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 349. To ask the Minister for Finance when home loan borrowers here might be able to avail of interest rates comparable throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1971/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossessions Rate (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 339. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of family home repossessions by each of the lending institutions in each of the past six months periods to date in 2017; if the cases in question were the subject of more than one court hearing in the preceding period; if any study has been completed of the paper trail generated by the lenders prior to repossession; if agreements were entered...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth Rate (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 342. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects his economic projections to remain on target throughout the course of 2017; if any particular issues have emerged or are likely to emerge in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1964/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 344. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which each of the main banks have facilitated the borrowing requirements of the construction sector in the past 12 months; if each is performing adequately in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1966/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 345. To ask the Minister for Finance the success to date for the various incentives introduced to encourage house building and home ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1967/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Data (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 346. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which an assessment has been completed to clarify whether inflationary tendencies and speculatory practice in the building sector during the economic boom continues to impact on the provision of a comprehensive housing programme in the current climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that first time home buyers are not priced out of the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1969/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to lifting restrictions on retirement pension funds currently restricted unless the pensioner has access to a separate pension of €12,700 per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1977/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 351. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects to continue to encourage the banking sector to meet the requirements of small and medium sized industry, the retail or commercial sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1978/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 352. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the banking sector is currently meeting the working capital requirements of the farming community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1979/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 435. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which his Department can assist the school authorities at Newtown, Enfield, County Kildare in the provision of extra enhanced and upgraded accommodation, with particular reference to the availability of extra space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1660/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 436. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to accede to the request for extra facilities, including a sports hall, at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1661/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 437. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to approve an increase in funding offered to a school (details supplied) in view of the increase in costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1662/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 438. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding can be facilitated for required accommodation at a school (details supplied) with particular reference to the growing demographics of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1663/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 447. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his preferred options to ensure the availability of adequate educational qualifications and skills to meet the demands of the modern workplace; if he has satisfied himself that all such requirements can be sourced indigenously; if he foresees shortfalls in any category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41579/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 448. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which he expects the special needs teaching request to be met at primary and second level throughout the country in the next 12 months at mainstream and special schools, in line with requirements as set out by school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41580/16]