Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2013
285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to engage with stakeholders in the industries under his aegis with a view to maximisation of job creation opportunities of consequent reduction in unemployment levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/13]
View answer289. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maximise job creation prospects through the medium of road, rail and air transport with particular reference to the need for competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23357/13]
View answer290. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the hotel, restaurant and transport sectors in the context of retaining existing jobs and maximising employment in the industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 285, 289 and 290 together.
I refer the Deputy to Dáil Question Nos: 58,331,324 and 332 of 27 March 2013 and Priority Question No 4. 23305/13 for answer today which set out the actions which the Government and myself as Minister are taking in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy. Both I and my Department meet regularly with stakeholders in this context.
