Results 4,801-4,820 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an indicative timeline for the electrification of the Maynooth rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30462/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible to provide an appropriate bus or taxi service for older people throughout north Kildare who may not be sufficiently ambulant to avail of public transport or their own private transport, with particular reference to shopping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30460/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which research is being done to identify any shortcomings and provide for future transport needs of current or future commuters across north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30461/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate provision continues to be made for the minor roads throughout County Kildare currently experiencing increased traffic volumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30463/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to ensure the appropriate roads throughout north Kildare attract sufficient levels of investment by way of whatever schemes are available, such as LIS or direct funding from his Department or other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30464/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which provision continues to be made to ensure adequate safety measures to safeguard the fundamentals of the economy in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30443/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to maintain the competitiveness of the economy in the context of European and international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30445/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is satisfied this country remains a competitive economy and attractive to indigenous investors and foreign direct investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30449/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department have identified the degree to which unforeseen budgetary surpluses need to be set against Government borrowing in order to ensure adequate provision for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which savings in the various financial institutions have fluctuated over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the levels of bank charges being imposed by various banks; the basis for such charges, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30448/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance how Ireland's economic performance currently compares with other EU countries in the eurozone or outside it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30450/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which this country remains in a safe position in terms of borrowing to meet the current international crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30451/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Provision (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent, if any, to which investment funds are currently funding the house building markets at higher than average interest rates; whether this market should be filled by the Irish pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30452/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he is satisfied that cash remains readily available to customers through the banks via ATMs or other means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30453/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance if the role of the banks in this jurisdiction is being replaced by investments funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30454/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he continues to ensure adequate and prudent public and current spending policies in the future, with an adequate balance between capital and current spending, while at the same time ensuring a meaningful reserve is maintained to meet emergency calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30444/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a respite carer’s grant will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30466/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in respect of an appeal for a carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30467/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (22 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the grounds upon which a payment for disability allowance has ceased in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30468/23]