Results 13,861-13,880 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has focused on various sectors in the economy with a view to boosting the restart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10876/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the economy to recover in any six-month period after the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10873/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Data (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has studied the effects of Brexit on all sectors of the economy; his plans to encourage recovery thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10874/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Data (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the effects of Brexit have been felt throughout the economy; his plans for short or long-term proposals to address issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10875/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the performance of the economy compares favourably or otherwise with other countries in the EU, within the eurozone and without; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10877/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland has been able to avail of any opportunities in Europe arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10878/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if the economy has been able to withstand the impact of Brexit to date; if particular issues have arisen that might require attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10879/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance if Ireland’s peripheral geographic location is likely to be borne in mind at European level when consideration is being given to assistance that might become available for countries most severely hit by the negative impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10881/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance if he remains assured of the future for Ireland’s 12.5% corporation profits tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10882/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Issues (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance if particular issues arise for the euro from the emergency of bitcoin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10883/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Currency Exchange (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance if bitcoin is being gradually recognised globally as a currency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10884/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of properties currently held by NAMA; the value of all such property disposed of to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10887/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the utilisation of NAMA as a means of solving the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10888/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Interest Rates (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the way consumers in the economy might gain access to interest rates applicable throughout Europe, notwithstanding the requirement that banks here must hold increased financial reserves but noting that ongoing higher interest charges also makes it more difficult for Irish lenders to accommodate their borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which basic economic fundamentals continue to be recognised and applied in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10890/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Capital Expenditure Programme (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he hopes to be in a position to ensure that capital expenditure proposals remain on target throughout 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he had discussions with the appropriate authorities involved in procurement with a view to ensuring the best value for money while meeting contractual assessment and commitments in the shortest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10892/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which any refinement of the procurement system is required in order to eliminate delays and improve procedures, thereby maximising value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10893/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all Departments and subsidiary agencies continue to observe, in letter and in spirit, the principles of reform as a means of reducing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Expenditure Policy (25 Feb 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Departments in respect of which greatest emphasis is placed on reform as a means of achieving efficient and effective use of public funds while at the same time meeting requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10896/21]