Results 35,921-35,940 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 730. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the 120 bus route from Edenderry, County Offaly, will be retained as a public route with particular reference to the numbers of persons who currently avail of this bus route; if he will alleviate concerns of commuters who are worried regarding the plans to privatise this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30750/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (15 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 771. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedure to be followed to obtain a PSV taxi licence in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31342/14]

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It was crafted by Fianna Fáil.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Fianna Fáil has done nothing about it for the past 15 years.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It should abandon its policies.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Created by Fianna Fáil.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The geothermal energy development Bill is promised for publication in 2015. In view of the importance of the energy sector, in particular, the geothermal energy sector, would it be possible to publish the legislation somewhat earlier to ensure it is passed on the earliest possible date?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which income tax allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30631/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the eligibility for higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, now studying veterinary medicine in Budapest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created through foreign direct investment throughout County Kildare; the number of indigenous jobs created in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30602/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the competitiveness of the economy with particular reference to the basis on which foreign direct investors are attracted to this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30604/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the protection of existing jobs and the creation of new jobs continues to be successful with particular reference to policy in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor potential obstacles to job creation and-or retention here; if any particular initiatives are required to address specific issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30610/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number and location of manufacturing jobs created in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which existing jobs were lost in the same period and the net gain or loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30606/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Supports (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which science and innovation featured in the creation of new jobs in both the manufacturing and services sectors in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which EU supportive funding has been drawn down under this heading; the extent to which he expects this to continue for the future; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in the context of job creation throughout Europe and here in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30609/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the cost base in Irish industry remains competitive and in line with that in other adjoining and European jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30611/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current position in regard to the issue of a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30623/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent support arrears will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30626/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (10 Jul 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent support arrears will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter.