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Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 56 of 6 July 2011, the extent to which he and his Department have examined and pinpointed the various factors affecting tourism costs and, ultimately, the competitiveness of that sector in this jurisdiction; if updated comparisons have been made with the prevailing situation in other...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has had discussions with the catering and tourism sector with a view to identification of any State-generated costs likely to impede the competitiveness of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33694/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the total number of hotel accommodation units has been utilised throughout the country in the past 12 months; if he intends to introduce any measures to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33695/11]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full extent of funding available to him in the current year from the proceeds of the National Lottery; the extent to which such funds are to be spent and under which headings now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33700/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has identified costs affecting the transport sector here as compared to such costs in competing jurisdictions; the actions needed to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33690/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which comparisons have been made between airport charges here and those applicable in competing jurisdictions; the degree to which any such issues can be addressed with a view to ensuring the competitiveness of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33691/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which infrastructure investment is likely to take place in respect of roads, rail or other transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33692/11]

Written Answers — Transport Sector: Transport Sector (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with stakeholders in the transport sector with a view to identifying any issues needing attention or resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33693/11]

Written Answers — Tourism and Leisure Sectors: Tourism and Leisure Sectors (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has examined the potential for expansion in the tourism sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33696/11]

Written Answers — Tourism and Leisure Sectors: Tourism and Leisure Sectors (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has engaged with the various sporting authorities with a view to utilisation of the leisure sector in the context of national economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33697/11]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that necessary funding will be provided for the provision of a swimming pool at Leixlip, County Kildare, with particular reference to the population expansion in the area and the recreational need accruing therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33698/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to respond to various sporting and recreational groups for funding under the major and minor capital requirements programme; the total amount available under such headings in the current year; the extent to which commitments entered into in previous years is likely to absorb...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important legislation. There have been many examples in recent years where the fixing of prices has had a large-scale negative impact on the consumer, and consequently this legislation is important. Equally important, however, is the legislation's effectiveness, and I have raised this point in respect of all legislation introduced to this...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: He should submit a matter for the Topical Issue Debate.

Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Who put it there?

Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Two salaries, no responsibilities.

Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Two salaries, no responsibilities and whinging all the time.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons and their rank and salary scale involved in the compilation of health policy in respect of primary and secondary health services with particular reference to those with responsibility for the determination of the size, scale and location of general and special hospitals and health centres; the extent to which future policy in...

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health if, in the context of savings likely to be necessary in the course of the compilation of the Estimates and budget for his Department, all sectors within his Department are likely to be treated equally; if those currently engaged in examining those Estimates in this regard are conscious of the need to ensure that the scope, scale and integrity of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way in which an alleged debt of €600 in respect of one parent family allowance payment has arisen from in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32737/11]