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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Economic Growth Initiatives (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor job creation prospects throughout the tourism and transport sectors under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15557/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Economic Growth Initiatives (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had any discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that transport costs in this jurisdiction are competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15558/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 20 March 2013, if entitlement to arrears in respect of an application for jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be re-examined in view of the fact that the reason the applicant did not collect his basic supplementary welfare payments was due to only...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 301 of 15 May 2012, if she or her Department will facilitate a late appeal in respect of the refusal of an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15653/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of determination of application for residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15426/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which hotel bed accommodation fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which future requirements are likely to be met in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15547/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the interlinking of air transport and tourism facilities can be achieved with a view to maximising potential growth of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the interlinking of air transport and tourism facilities may be achieved with a view to maximising potential growth of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15549/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Abbey Theatre (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will to outline the mission statement of his Department in respect of Tourism, Transport and Sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15551/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Operations (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which existing ferry services are adequate to meet demand; his preferred options for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15552/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is planned to maximise opportunities for tourism and the promotion of the national image through sport and sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15553/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the future development of Ireland as an international hub for air transport; the extent to which he expects the various airlines to participate in such a project with resultant economic benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15555/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the future development of the airline passenger industry with particular reference to the role he sees for the major carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15556/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options in regard to the future development of the air transport passenger sector with particular reference to the respective roles of Aer Lingus and Ryanair and any possible merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15560/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (27 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor passenger volumes at the various national, international and regional airports throughout the country with a view to addressing any issues likely to affect their viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15559/13]

Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I feel neglected already.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Have the heads of the employment permits Bill which has been promised been approved by the Cabinet? When is the Bill likely to be brought before the House? Have the heads of the medical capacity Bill, otherwise known as the assisted decision making capacity Bill, an important Bill, been approved or when is it likely that they will be approved? When will the Bill be brought before the House?

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: We did not.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (26 Mar 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that the steps taken to date in the context of Common Agricultural Policy reform are adequate to ensure the future development and growth of agriculture here and throughout Europe with particular reference to the retention of family farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14672/13]