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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which Irish mortgage borrowers can expect to be in a position to borrow at a similar rate to those available throughout Europe given their perceived Single Market entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46365/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: A pet subject of mine is access to the Single Market, to which we all aspire as members of the European Union. It relates to the costs of borrowing at this particular time with interest rates increasing. In the past we did not always avail of the same interest rates that prevailed in the rest of Europe.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply, which I fully understand. Unfortunately for some borrowers in this country it would appear that when the interest rates increase across Europe, we get the benefit of parity with them, but that if they are lower than our interest rates, we do not get parity. I appreciate all the reasons and understand them fully. However, under the rules of the Single...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which passenger capacity is being or can be improved on the north Kildare commuter lines such as Naas-Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey; if park-and-ride facilities are likely to be provided or extended on these very busy routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46363/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which plans for the electrification of the Dublin to Maynooth rail line are actively in hand when the project is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46362/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the necessary economic fundamentals continue to be met and will so do in the coming year in the aftermath of Budget 2023 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46364/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Prices (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which efforts continue to control inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46537/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the passenger capacity of the commuter lines in north County Kildare can be improved while awaiting electrification of proposed commuter lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46518/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate parking facilities are likely to be provided in the most appropriate location between Maynooth and Kilcock; when the electrification of the Maynooth line is expected to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46519/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any new rail stations are being proposed or are anticipated on the Maynooth line or the Sallins line in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46520/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is expected that the electrification of the Maynooth line and any other commuter lines in north County Kildare will not be impeded by issues such as lack of alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46521/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which national or alternative energy continues to be used in rail and road public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46525/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Conservation (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which energy savings can be made throughout the transport sector with particular reference to the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46522/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree, if any, to which any audit has been done to evaluate the extent to which rail or bus transport can rely on alternative energy with particular reference to indigenous methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46523/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which concerns regarding the changing of bus routes have been allayed; if there remains a specific number of locations where potential for existing passengers have issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46526/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that sufficient action was taken following concerns by the public during the various interactions in respect of existing or proposed bus or rail routes; if changes took place as a result of submissions; the extent of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate provision is being made to ensure that revised bus routes are adequately tailored to meet the requirements of passengers; if adequate warning has been given and agreement reached in terms of changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate provision is being made to ensure that existing roads, bus stops and train stations, that may be due for realignment in the future will have due regard for existing residents and communities and that this be borne in mind at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46529/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (22 Sep 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that might be taken to alleviate price increases with consequent inflation affecting consumers throughout the country at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45098/22]