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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (29 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: It would not be the first time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (29 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Agreed.

EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Next are Deputies O'Dowd and McAuliffe, who are sharing 13 minutes.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor - to discuss whether an update to the identification model for DEIS qualification has been carried out; (2) Deputies Darren O'Rourke, Violet-Anne Wynne and David Cullinane - to discuss compassionate...

EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I now call on Deputy Fitzpatrick, who is sharing with Deputy Tóibín.

EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I should mention that there was a slight mistake as that should have been a Government slot, so I will have to backtrack. To add to the confusion, the next slot is to be shared by Deputies Cahill and Jim O'Callaghan, unless they have made a different arrangement. That creates a problem because Deputy Cahill is due to share another slot with Deputy O'Dowd. Another Member may wish to come in...

EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputies have 13 minutes between them.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which steps can be taken to allow sea and air transport to operate within specific guidelines necessitated by the Covid-19 crisis in view of the need to recognise the important role of the transport sector in the economy; the extent to which he continues to have discussions with stakeholders in the industry; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he envisages facilitating a travel regime in which air and sea transport can be restored to reasonable levels; if he is satisfied that the airline industry has available to it necessary supports to offset the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25824/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which plans are being made or are in place in an effort to clear backlogs for driving tests that arose as a result of Covid-19 with particular reference to County Kildare; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26061/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps in hand to encourage public road transport towards the use of non-fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26245/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he can assist the transport sector to recover after Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26246/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the upgrading of the national road network in areas throughout the country that have not benefited from such enhancement in the past with particular reference to the need to ensure an adequate and reliable network for commercial transport both throughout the island of Ireland and gaining access to European markets in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the upgrading of the M4 from Kilcock to Dublin with particular reference to the urgent need to alleviate current congestion and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26248/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the preparation of the DART to Maynooth and further afield to such locations as Kilcock and Enfield with a view to catering for the commuter belt across north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26249/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the enhancement and upgrading of commuter rail facilities from Sallins to Dublin with particular reference to need at peak times; the extent to which planning has advanced in this regard by way of increased frequency and capacity of commuter trains serving Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if research has been carried out into the possibility of extending rail services throughout the commuter belt of north County Kildare to towns that do not have access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26251/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the development of or restoration of rail services in areas throughout the country which might benefit from the restoration of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26252/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the short to medium-term steps he can take to support air transport in the context of the Covid-19 crisis with particular reference to the need to ensure that Irish-based airlines are not disadvantaged on the world market; if he remains satisfied that adequate assistance remains available to airline such as companies (details supplied);...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he remains satisfied that, in the context of state aid towards airlines, the Irish airlines do not become disadvantaged by the extent to which state aid has been extended to their competitors on European or world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26254/20]