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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 376. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can now apply for citizenship on behalf of her daughter, who was born in 2019, whose husband is also seven years in Ireland on stamp 4 basis and has application for his naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5558/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 436. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that can be taken to ensure the availability of required childcare services in Straffan, County Kildare with particular reference to the increase of population the county; if is he aware of any plans to establish new facilities in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5136/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 440. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when appropriate respite will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5230/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (7 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 550. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is actively enforcing the relevant provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 and the EU 2016 Tobacco Products Directive Regulations in non-traditional retail outlets such as mobile phone shops, computer repair centres, gift shops and discount stores which sell vapes; the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank the Minister for the reply. It clearly indicates the importance of ensuring that adequate investment is made in the infrastructure required to ensure the maximum beneficial impact on the country's economy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I have a very quick supplementary question. Can the Minister do everything possible to expedite the extension of the DART to north Kildare and the various areas he mentioned already with a view to ensuring, in the face of a rapidly expanding population, that we come to grips with the cluttering of traffic on the roads and, in fact, road safety?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto with a view to ensuring that any negative impact on the economy might be alleviated insofar as is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4545/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: This is with regard to transport costs and the extent to which the Minister continues to monitor those costs with a view to measuring their impact on the economy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which passenger capacity is being or can be improved on the north Kildare commuter lines such as Naas-Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey; if park and ride facilities are likely to be provided or extended on these very busy routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4544/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which positive conclusions can be drawn from this country’s economic performance when considered alongside other EU zone countries and all other European countries; if the methodology for the measurement of the economy here continues to be robust and accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4546/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor economic progress with a view to ensuring that inflation continues to be curbed and that the reduction in inflation is passed on to the consumer by way of lower prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4547/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to observe inflationary tendencies in this economy with particular reference to the need to identify their origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4872/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what steps can be taken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4854/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of capital investment in the transport sector for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4878/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to increase when the lines are upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4879/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the number of carriages serving the north Kildare rail commuter routes, or alternatively increasing the frequency of trains, thereby improving the service for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4880/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the electrification of the Maynooth rail line, with particular reference to the need to ensure that car parking facilities are supplied to the west of Kilcock thereby facilitating Enfield, Kilcock, and the wider hinterland [4881/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of health and safety adherence for the north Kildare commuter rail passengers given the necessity to remain standing for some journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken to address the long waiting lists for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4884/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage increased use of the commuter rail services in County Kildare with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4885/24]