Results 4,101-4,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Family Law Cases (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for her reply and obvious understanding of the situation, for which we are all grateful. My reason for bringing this matter up again is, as I said before, that the torture continues unabated. The sad part of this is the so-called expert witnesses, whose expertise has been commented upon by a Supreme Court judge in the recent past. The comment was to the effect...

Visit of UK Delegation (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to Lord Caine, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office, who is visiting Leinster House today to meet with the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and also...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Darren O'Rourke - To discuss deteriorating standards with public bus services in County Meath. Deputy Bernard Durkan - To discuss the ongoing use of the pseudo-condition of parental alienation in family law. Deputy Colm Burke -...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I want to bring to the attention of An Tánaiste the importance of the issue of Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare, where the OPW, which is the owner of Castletown House and 230 acres or so of land, has been denied access by virtue of the actions of an adjoining landowner who is now the owner of the right of way. Neither the public or the OPW will have a right of access unless...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the discussions that have taken place between the public and private authorities in relation to the utilisation and cross-utilisation of the various services in order to bring about an improvement and convenience to the users.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I have a supplementary question. What is the Minister's opinion on the extent of the progress at this stage? Is it adequate to meet the obvious requirements? I ask him to comment on the utilisation of those areas that are in private ownership which could be utilised in co-operation with the public need to avail of every possible opportunity to improve the facilities at the station.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Minister to comment on the extent to which discussions are taking place, or have taken place, between the public and private sector actors, with a view to creating shorter journey times for commuters. The quicker a traveller gets from point A to point B at a station will hugely determine at what time that traveller gets to his or her workplace, as the case may be.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I also ask that there be a better level of co-ordination and co-operation between the road and rail services in order to ensure that commuters are transported from point A to point B in the most efficient and effective manner. I ask the Minister to be conscious of the need to ensure that passengers arrive on time. It should not be necessary for people to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible to ensure the availability of extra carriages to meet commuter demands affecting the towns of Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey and Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Sallins and Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43077/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the extent to which the existing commuter rail services can be improved by way of adding extra carriages in order to ensure that greater and effective methods are used to bring more passengers to their destinations in a quick and efficient way.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Might particular consideration be given to convenience for the commuter? That is a major consideration. I am referring to the length of time in which a number of passengers can be taken from point A to point B. I also ask the Minister to consider the extent to which passengers boarding trains in the furthest region of the commute in the morning find...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which the best possible traffic management can be brought into play to effectively manage traffic congestion on some workdays where there is an obvious need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains aware of the needs of the people throughout the country, given the continued challenge of inflation and cost of living increases; the extent to which he can assist in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43075/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to monitor cost-of-living increases in the context of the forthcoming budget; the extent to which he remains conscious of the cost of living and price increases affecting people in both rural and urban settings, with a view to addressing these issues in the most realistic and effective ways; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can support the affordable housing programme/local authority housing to meet the challenges of an increasing population and its ongoing housing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43074/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he proposes to maximise sufficient places on commuter trains serving north Kildare with a view to ensuring that sufficiently seating places are available throughout the journey in both directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43426/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts can be made to manage the traffic, particularly at peak times, on all roads to Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43427/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the electrification of the commuter lines to Maynooth is progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43428/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether it is intended that the public consultation progress and hearings in respect of the electrification of the Maynooth, Kilcock, Confey, Louisa Bridge and Enfield is likely to receive any further consideration along the lines suggested by Kildare County Council and the public representatives of north Kildare in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43430/23]