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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 453. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to evaluate the potential of the tourism sector with particular reference to the need to ensure the ready availability of adequate hotel bed accommodation in all parts of the country with particular reference to areas deemed to be deficient in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 454. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists expected to be attracted here in 2017; the way in which this will compare with the current year; the extent of any extra promotional work required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33040/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 455. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he intends to support and promote the role of regional airports; if any particular initiative is required in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33041/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 456. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he intends and expects to promote Ireland's Ancient East in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33043/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 457. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor the overcrowding on motorways such as the M50 or others with a view to identifying the most appropriate solution and putting in place the necessary funding proposals to achieve the required objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33044/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 459. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to encourage the promotion abroad of this country as an attractive conference location; the extent to which that sector of the industry has grown and is likely to grow further in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33046/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (2 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 463. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a person (details supplied) currently on a student's visa can apply for a work permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32552/16]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 13. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to interact with his colleagues in Northern Ireland and in the UK in the context of making the necessary preparations to safeguard the interest of the agrifood industry here in the aftermath of Brexit; if he has identified specific issues deemed to be fundamental in this regard; if he expects to make...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: This is an attempt to identify the initial soundings that may have taken place or may be taking place regarding the situation that will arise after Brexit and the extent to which soundings have been made with the UK authorities, the authorities in Brussels and perhaps our colleagues in Northern Ireland.

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Arising from the contacts made so far, and having regard to the likely attitude of Brussels, has he been reassured that it will be possible to continue inasmuch as possible the relationship that has existed heretofore not only regarding this jurisdiction's association with the European Union, but also with Northern Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for arriving late but I had to attend a funeral in Tipperary and hence my absence. I want to be assured that the easiest and fastest access to a children's hospital is the optimum, particularly at rush hour or peak traffic times. At other times it does not make a difference as it is easy to reach the required destination. As has been mentioned, the M50 is always extremely...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 21. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied of achieving the targets set in Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025; if he has identified the need to review any such targets; if he foresees the need for positive incentivisation in any areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32283/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding advancing the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32464/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in the case of a person (details supplied) regarding residency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32465/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) is eligible to be a dependant of their daughter, who has stamp 4 status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32466/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status, or procedure to be followed to update or progress and regularise residency, in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32467/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32468/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied), who has been in this jurisdiction for more than five years, now qualifies for extended residency or eligibility for naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32470/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when an update of stamp 4 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) while awaiting naturalisation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32472/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (27 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total current weekly payment of jobseeker's allowance and-or disability payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32471/16]