Results 14,681-14,700 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 213. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he foresees a return to good economic performance if and when the Covid-19 crisis is brought under control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39462/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Finance if specific economic interventions might be needed in the economy if and when Covid-19 is brought under control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39463/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of actions to date to combat the economic impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39464/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for further Brexit-related economic interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39465/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance if Ireland is adequately protected from the worst aspects of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39466/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the context of Brexit, the full extent of its negative impact on Ireland is fully recognised, appreciated and provided for in the short and medium terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39467/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the stability of the economy in the face of the twin challenges of Brexit and Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39468/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that all countries throughout the European Union realise the degree to which Ireland’s economy is likely to be more affected than most others by Brexit; if extra supportive measures might be forthcoming in the event of a greater than expected negative impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39469/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the financial services sector here to benefit from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39470/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance when mortgage interest rates here are likely to come into line with those applicable in other EU economies having particular regard to the impact of changes in trade patterns in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39472/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which inflationary tendencies have been identified in the economy that might ultimately pose a threat, such as inflation in house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39473/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department continues to monitor developments in the insurance industry, with particular reference to the need to provide cover for all types of insurance at viable rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39474/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and the Central Bank, along with his Department, continue to monitor the activities of investment funds that have bought up distressed or semi-distressed mortgages, with particular reference to the manner they continue to go about a resolution process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39475/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Finance if legislation will be considered to set down regulations to protect the consumer in cases in which lending institutions have sold off their distressed loans to third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39476/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of distressed mortgages in respect of family homes that have been resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned without enforced sale, repossession or liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39477/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 228. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he sees the formation of a new or alternative lender to replace a bank (details supplied) given its indication to withdraw from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39478/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure the availability of a reliable banking systems for customers of a bank (details supplied) following the announcement of its intention to withdraw from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39479/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of employees of a bank (details supplied) likely to be affected by the proposal of the bank to withdraw from Ireland; the way in which it will be planned to provide for these employees in the future and at the same time provide for the bank's customers throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39480/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Competitiveness (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident in the ability of Ireland to remain competitive in the services and manufacturing sectors in the future given the various challenges affecting it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39481/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (26 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date or in hand in meeting the school place, replacement of facilities, new school requirements and special needs provision at primary and post-primary levels in Maynooth, County Kildare; the extent to which each project is on target in line with projections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39482/20]