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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for their attendance. It is an important subject and I congratulate the Chairman on having the vision to have this discussion now. I agree with the views expressed by my colleagues and our guests. Italy should not be expected to handle what is essentially a European problem. Every country has a responsibility, whether we like it and regardless of whether some countries...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade between Ireland and ASEAN Countries: Irish Exporters Association (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to our guests for my absence from the earlier part of the meeting. Unfortunately, I was trying to fly two kites at the same time. I wish to raise the issue of trade with China and the potential for growth. I realise there has been discussion on this already, but can our visitors give us some indication as to areas of opportunity. We are aware the food industry, IT and financial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad: Ibrahim Halawa (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the extent to which various major road networks, as currently constructed, are adequate to meet current and future traffic volumes; if an investigation has been undertaken to identify the most heavily trafficked major routes; if consideration has been given to increasing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which discussions in regard to the future of Aer Lingus have been concluded; if he expects the ultimate decision on the matter to be made in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16488/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he is satisfied that offering selected bus routes for tender to private bus operators will not damage the integrity of the public transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16982/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects to conclude his consideration in respect of the role of Aer Lingus in international air transport in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16983/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the promotion of tourism in the coming year in all regions; if he envisages opportunities for the sector around specific events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16984/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he is aware of the inadequacy of a number of major roads to meet current traffic volume demands, such as the M50 and Naas/Newbridge, County Kildare bypass roundabout/Sallins, County Kildare bypass; if he has studied the proposal to address the issue; if he is conscious of the need to fund any such proposals in early...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with various national and international sporting organisations, with a view to maximisation of economic opportunity, in the context of the staging of events here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16986/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to offer grant funding from the national lottery proceeds to fund municipal swimming pools in the current year, through the medium of the sports capital grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16987/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he is satisfied that all regional airports are sufficiently funded to meet their requirements; if he has received submissions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16988/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he remains satisfied that transport costs are competitive in the context of such costs in other European countries in the rail, road, air and sea sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to assist local sporting organisations in the context of capital sports grants, major and/or minimal, in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16990/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Facilities (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is likely his Department can directly or indirectly assist in preparing Irish competitors for the next Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16991/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (29 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the prospects for the creation of an intercontinental air transport hub here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16992/15]

Leaders' Questions (28 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is withdrawing only the deliberate bit.

Leaders' Questions (28 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (28 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Guidelines (28 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans or proposals with respect to the review of guidelines in respect of wind farms; if it is intended to proceed with a review at an early date; the extent to which such a review will affect existing or proposed developments; the targets, revised or otherwise, for alternative energy production in the future; and if...