Results 81-100 of 50,285 for speaker:Bernard Durkan in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of all branches of the Defence Forces; if further recruitment is required to bring each branch of the forces up to optimum strength; if issues regarding salary, pay and conditions are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues of pay and morale within the Defence Forces are being addressed to the satisfaction of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto, with a view to ensuring any negative impact on the economy might be alleviated insofar as is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which steps are ongoing to ensure the viability of the transport sector, notwithstanding any challenges from whatever source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22314/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth rail line, with particular reference to the towns likely to expect an enhanced service; the extent of the parking arrangements currently proposed; if such arrangements can be improved in line with local requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22315/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount paid in tolls in the past eight years to date in regard to all tolled locations throughout the country, without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22316/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which heavy vehicles use the main arterial routes to and from the city at peak travel times; the action being taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22317/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority, with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22319/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when any rail carriages in storage will be brought into service; the manner in which this could benefit commuters in north County Kildare and throughout the greater Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22320/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible to ensure the availability of extra carriages to meet commuter demands affecting the towns of Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey and Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Sallins and Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which his Department monitors the various traffic routes nationally with a view to ensuring advancement of upgrading proposals before reaching gridlock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which north Kildare rail commuters can expect enhanced and improved services in the future, given the demographic trends and the need for the public to have confidence in the transport system in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22322/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the preparation of the extension 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. [22324/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for the one-parent family allowance can be processed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22306/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct rate of disability allowance or other allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22308/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment might be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22310/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the basis on which a disability allowance was reduced in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22312/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 216. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a naturalisation certificate will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22214/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 219. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22303/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22305/24]