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Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Road Network
Bernard Durkan
755. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in respect of contracts for the upgrading of the M7 Naas to Newbridge Osberstown interchange and Sallins bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9577/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Public Transport Provision
Bernard Durkan
40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department can continue to facilitate efficient commuter transport by the use of co-ordination between the road and rail network in such a way as to provide the highest possible degree of transport cost effectiveness and efficiency for commuters located convenient to such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6041/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to encourage further growth and development in the tourism sector, with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum utilisation of employment potential throughout the industry; the extent to which air and sea travel can be utilised in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Bernard Durkan
269. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and his Department have identified a priority list of road and bridge projects likely to be required over the next ten years; his plans to fund and activate such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6382/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Bus Éireann
Bernard Durkan
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which restructuring within Bus Éireann can be undertaken with a view to bringing costs into line with targets without major disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6383/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects
Bernard Durkan
271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department plans to extend the motorway network to facilitate economic development in the less developed regions throughout the country in line with the requirements likely arising from the National Plan for Ireland, Ireland 2040 – Our Plan; if he and his Department have prioritised projects in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate qualified staff are available to the hotel restaurant and catering services with particular reference to the need to achieve the highest competitive standards in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6385/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Bus Éireann
Bernard Durkan
273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in rail services over the next five years, including any extension to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6386/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects
Bernard Durkan
274. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in the road services over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6387/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Tourism Data
Bernard Durkan
275. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set down the number of tourists expected to the country in 2017; the way in which this will compare with the previous year; the extent of any extra promotional work required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6388/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Bernard Durkan
276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent to which he and his Department are taking measures in the tourism sector to offset the negative aspects of Brexit; the extent to which he expects the sector to be equally competitive in markets inside and outside the EU, including the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6390/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Sports Capital Programme
Bernard Durkan
277. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the degree to which he proposes to deploy the capital sports grants throughout the country to ensure a high quality and standard of facilities in all areas within reason in keeping with demographics and the demands of a growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6391/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Public Transport Provision
Bernard Durkan
278. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent to which his Department monitors the rail and bus services in County Kildare with a view to ensuring the needs of commuters are met to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6392/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Sport and Recreational Development
Bernard Durkan
279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent he expects to be in a position to promote and assist the development of passive recreation activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6393/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Sport and Recreational Development
Bernard Durkan
280. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent to which he and his Department can promote and support amateur golf in all areas throughout the country; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet the demand in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6394/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Regional Airports
Bernard Durkan
281. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent to which he continues to monitor the developmental requirements at regional airports with a view to eventual provision of an integrated system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6395/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Road Improvement Schemes
Bernard Durkan
282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the need to meet road and bridge realignments in County Kildare with particular reference to the replacement of the Liffey Bridge in Celbridge and provision of a further bridge thereat to facilitate current and anticipated traffic volumes arising from the Celbridge local area plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/17]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Sports Events
Bernard Durkan
33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to use the medium of sport to project a positive national image, promote tourism and generate renewed economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38860/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Transport Policy
Bernard Durkan
36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the development and facilitation of the public and private transport sectors with particular reference to strategic investment in road and rail facilitates, the extent to which he expects targets to be met and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38859/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Sports Events
Bernard Durkan
259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department expect to maximise the use of major sporting events as a means of boosting the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39079/16]