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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: With your help, a Cheann Comhairle.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me once again to bring this issue before the House, and I thank the Minister of State for coming in to answer the question. I accept that he is not the line Minister responsible but he has been helpful in the past in dealing with this matter. I bring it to the attention of the House once again to ensure that access to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate the Minister of State's, dedication to the cause and appreciate it is in our mutual interest that the matter be resolved satisfactorily. Towns in his constituency, such as Kilcloon and Dunboyne, as well as Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth and the surrounding areas, where there are large populations, have a huge requirement for outdoor events and a huge dedication to the concept of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether arrangements could be made for the Naas-Blanchardstown bus service to extend to facilitating day patients at Blanchardstown Hospital by way of bus stops in or near campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether a bus shelter might be provided at Robertstown West, Robertstown, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the insurance industry here remains competitive when compared with insurance costs throughout the European Union notwithstanding any national difference that may apply; the work in hand to reduce the cost of insurance across all sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46040/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance to indicate the extent to which this country’s economy continues on a stable footing, notwithstanding any potential threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45466/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance how he sees this country’s economy progressing and comparable to other EU economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46047/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Priorities (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline his 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. [45467/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance whether consideration might be given to a change in the way investment funds interact with consumers with particular reference to those funds who have bought impaired mortgages at a lower than face value rate, but who continue to exert pressure on the borrower for the full face value of the loan including arrears and interest; if consideration might be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which credit remains available to small and medium-sized enterprises, with particular challenges being faced by these enterprises currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which measures introduced in this jurisdiction to combat such issues as inflation, here and-or throughout the eurozone, are being successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46042/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to observe inflationary tendencies in this economy, with particular reference to the need to identify their origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46046/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Prices (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which house price inflation here is likely to affect economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46043/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the ongoing effect of Brexit on the economic performance in this jurisdiction as well as in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46044/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor the activities of investment funds here, with particular reference to the need to ensure that their activities are strictly in accordance with their operational licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46045/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance whether he remains satisfied that the taxation system in this country 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. [46048/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department can influence and co-ordinate 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. [46049/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland with a view to achieving maximum co-operation and benefit throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46050/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland, along with its European colleagues, continues on a positive trajectory in terms of fiscal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46051/24]