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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate Deputy Lawless on his accession to the august role that he now finds himself in and I wish him well in the future. Naturally, I will be keeping a close eye on his activities, encouraging the positive and pointing out anything that might be going wrong. I also congratulate the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on his contribution to politics in this country and to this and previous...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State. We would all echo the hope that the discussions now taking place are satisfactory and resolve the issues in hand in the shortest possible time. This is not just about a particular sector but also about discommoding the general public and the impact on the wider economy. Lessons can be learned from this in the sense of how to deal with a dispute as time...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of the electrification and extension of the DART to Maynooth and beyond, the full extent of these proposals at present with particular reference to the extension of the service to Kilcock and beyond thereby providing service to a much wider catchment area without excessive expenditure and greatly facilitating rail...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline his Department’s mission statement with particular reference to his intention and proposals to address the important issues now arising and likely to present a challenge in the future to family households and the productive/caring sectors as required and necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28582/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he proposes to ensure the protection of the public finances in the compilation of the forthcoming budget while at the same time addressing issues such as the impact of inflation on family budgets; if he intends to ensure that this economy remains competitive and at the same time addresses concerns such as vital infrastructure throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29046/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which working capital continues to be made available to the farming and business sectors, with particular reference to smaller enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29075/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Finance if he remains confident that inflationary forces remain within the manageability of the economy; if indicators exist that such inflationary tendencies are likely to level off as predicted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29076/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has identified particular steps needed to check inflation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29083/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foreign Direct Investment (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which this country remains attractive for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29077/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consumer Prices (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can encourage consumer spending in a direction that is most beneficial to our economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29078/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department continues to monitor developments in the insurance industry, in particular the need to provide insurance cover for all types of insurance at viable rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29079/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which corporation tax changes are likely to impact on this country’s future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29080/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that our taxation system is sufficiently broadly based to avoid dependency on any one sector to such an extent that it might become a threat to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29081/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he can influence and coordinate fiscal matters in such a way as to support and encourage growth and development throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29082/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects our economic forecast to be affected by international developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29084/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 304. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a second level school place can be made available to a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29059/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 361. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a supplementary welfare payment can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29045/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 362. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which habitual residency is determined on the basis of time living in this jurisdiction where the applicant has no other option and has no other ties to any other country, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29055/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (4 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 363. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an exceptional needs payment might be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29056/24]