Results 4,121-4,140 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

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

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Sallins commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43431/23]

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

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which trains serving north Kildare and west Dublin continue to arrive and depart on time as advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43432/23]

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

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration is likely to be given to the opening of any extra rail stations on the north Kildare rail commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43433/23]

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

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any action can be taken to reduce the number of road traffic accidents currently taking place on the M4, N4, N7, N9 and all routes towards the capital city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43434/23]

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

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which all bus services from Naas to Blanchardstown are in need of improvement, with particular reference to reliability, availability and punctuality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43435/23]

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

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic or fiscal policy here continues to be conducive to good and careful management of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43437/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Job Creation (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied this country continues to remain an attractive location for investments in jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43441/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland remains competitive both within and without the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43442/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied with the performance of Ireland's economy when compared to all others in the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43449/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which the OECD taxation provisions in respect of inward investment are currently in place and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43443/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Interest Rates (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which financial entities operating here in the housing market are obliged to charge interest rates in line with the pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43444/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the renewed vigour with which some investment funds are now pursuing mortgage holders whose mortgages have been sold to them from the pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43445/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance when the operation of funding for primary medical certificates is likely to be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which inflation is being brought under control, with consequent reductions in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43447/23]

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

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which any particular economic features require amendment or refocus in order to avoid difficulties in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43448/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his proposals for Castletown Estate, Celbridge, County Kildare with particular reference to, in the first instance, unimpeded access to the lands already owned by the OPW in the estate and thereafter as may be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43416/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) is likely to achieve a post-primary school place for their son; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43414/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which he can assist in the provision of resources to the various local authorities in order to improve the availability and quality of emergency housing accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43436/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which he monitors the availability of funding for housing with a view to making serious strides towards providing the necessary accommodation in the shortest possible time in order to alleviate the seriousness of the situation facing first-time renters and affordable house buyers; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (5 Oct 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 271. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which he might encourage the use of wooden or modular housing to meet the ever-increasing needs in both urban and rural settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43438/23]