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Employment Equality (Pay Transparency) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: In that case, I call Deputy Daly.

Meastacháin i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí 2023: Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Tá Roghchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge tar éis a bhreithnithe ar an Meastachán Athbhreithnithe seo a leanas i gcomhair seirbhísí poiblí le haghaidh seirbhís na bliana dár gcríoch 31 Nollaig 2023 a chríochnú: Vóta 33.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I followed it up and to do so I went to five different locations to repeat what I set out to do in the first place. Recall that I specifically did not want anything done that might in any way affect the promotional prospects of the officer or officers concerned. Eventually, I was told what I had to. I would have to write to a person, who would in turn write to another person. That person...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This is very important legislation, as the Ceann Comhairle and I know, having looked at the situation around us, to which the last speaker referred. The situation in regard to drugs has come up again and again, and it is going to get worse, unfortunately. I will deal with that shortly. It is important legislation because it will set the standards in the police force of this country for the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I raise again the disgraceful treatment of women and their children, and indeed some men, before the family law courts who are consistently subjected to extraordinary treatment, leaving only one outcome. In view of the most recent information made available to me by the Department, the situation has taken a different and much more serious turn. I have referred this information to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I fully and strongly support the sentiments expressed by my colleague. This is a serious safety issue that could have a very serious impact on traffic through the airport as well as a commercial impact. It could be taken up in other areas throughout the country. It could cause serious incidents that would involve millions with regard to repatriation and compensation. I am not so sure that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which transport is being staggered at peak times to ensure the greatest utilisation of the road, rail and bus network and improved safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10475/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which progress is likely on urgently needed arterial road developments deemed by those directly affected to be vitally necessary in the shortest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10476/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he continues to take action to expand and improve the public procurement process in a way that is appropriate to the ongoing needs of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10473/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which issues are being considered that are most likely to have an impact on improving delivery on the national development plan, with particular reference to specific infrastructure which is now, or likely to become in the near future, critical to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10472/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to ensure best practice and safety throughout the road, rail and bus network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10673/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to improve the capacity of the M50 and the M4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10674/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any particular traffic management plans are likely, given the need to improve the efficiency and safety of the M50 and similar routes to the capital city in view of the drastic overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10677/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is anticipated to increase the capacity and frequency of commuter trains serving the towns of Leixlip, Maynooth, Kilcock, Clane, Celbridge, Sallins, Naas and Straffan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10675/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected to extend and improve the air transport service throughout all regions in such a way as to make it possible for business people and their employees to avail of an efficient and reliable service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10676/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is anticipated to increase the number of carriages on all rail routes serving numerous towns and villages throughout County Kildare, given the demography of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10678/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which five- and six-axle vehicular traffic continues to be restricted at peak traffic times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10679/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the use of electric cars is likely to affect our emission reduction targets over the next three to five years; if he has any particular incentives in mind in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10680/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the 2023 tourist season is likely to be in a position to avail of improved air transport services in terms of the number of flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10681/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the timeline for the electrification of the Maynooth rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10682/23]