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

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of vehicles currently using the M4 for commuting purposes on a daily basis; the future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4886/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the progress to date in the enhancement and upgrading of commuter rail facilities from Sallins to Dublin, with particular reference to the need at peak times; the extent to which planning has advanced in this regard by way of increased frequency and capacity of commuter trains serving Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch; and...

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

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any research has been done into the possibility of extending rail services throughout the commuter belt of north Kildare to towns currently not having access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4888/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the insurance industry here remains competitive when compared with insurance costs throughout the European Union notwithstanding any national difference that may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 228. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which credit remains available to small and medium sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4867/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which measures introduced in this jurisdiction to combat such issues as inflation, here and-or throughout the eurozone, are being successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4868/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which house price inflation here is likely to affect economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4869/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Finance the ongoing effect of Brexit on the economic performance in this jurisdiction as well as other EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4870/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor the activities of investment funds here with particular reference to the need to ensure that their activities are strictly in accordance with their operational licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4871/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Finance how he sees this country’s economy progressing and comparable to other EU economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4873/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Finance whether he remains satisfied that the taxation system in this country is sufficiently broadly based to avoid dependency on any one sector to such an extent that it might become a threat to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4874/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department can influence and co-ordinate fiscal matters in such a way as to support and encourage growth and development throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4875/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland with a view to achieving maximum co-operation and benefit throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4876/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland, along with its European colleagues, continues on a positive trajectory in terms of fiscal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4877/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to what extent issues impeding the progress in the provision of the three school project at Celbridge, County Kildare have been resolved to date; whether any particular issue such as agreement with the local authority regarding the road network or other issues remain outstanding, given the particular urgency of the replacement of a school...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 287. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which LIHAF road and bridge proposals for Maynooth, County Kildare have been held up for almost ten years with resulting constant frustration of traffic movements in and around Maynooth (details supplied); if urgent action will be taken to bring these delaying factors to a conclusion and set in place the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 310. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a resolution to their application for jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4856/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4860/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 319. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can obtain a visa to stay with their son; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4855/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 320. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in relation to an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4861/24]