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Wed, 10 May 2017
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VAT Rate Reductions
Bernard Durkan
102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the hospitality sector continues to ensure good value to the customer arising from the 9% VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22390/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Departmental Operations
Bernard Durkan
148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will cease debt recovery temporarily in the case of a person (details supplied) with a view to an alternative repayment arrangement at a later date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22204/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Bernard Durkan
155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision in respect of an appeal will issue in the case of a person (details supplied). [22224/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments
Bernard Durkan
161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22305/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Health Services
Bernard Durkan
188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the consultant assigned to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22201/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Hospital Procedures
Bernard Durkan
193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if tonsillectomy will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22217/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Road Network
Bernard Durkan
250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he anticipates an augmented capital programme to address arterial road network deficiencies throughout the country, including Dublin and its environs and the regions; if he will address the needs that have been identified in the midlands, the north west and the south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22381/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Rail Services Provision
Bernard Durkan
251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to enhancing the capacity of the commuter rail network with particular reference to the need to ensure the availability of convenient and rapid commuter transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22382/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Rail Services Provision
Bernard Durkan
252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has examined the rail services network in County Kildare with particular reference to the need to increase capacity at various rail stations thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22383/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Traffic Data
Bernard Durkan
253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the studies that have been carried out in regard to the current and potential traffic capacity of the M50; if he anticipates early proposals to augment the capacity or provide alternative relief to alleviate the present congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22384/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Sports Events
Bernard Durkan
254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to liaise with the various national and international sporting organisations with a view to hosting major events here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22385/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Sports Events
Bernard Durkan
255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to promote international awareness of the potential for the holding of major sporting and other events here with the consequent social and economic benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22386/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Brexit Issues
Bernard Durkan
256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has assessed the positives or negatives in the context of the post-Brexit situation here; the extent to which he and bodies under his aegis can utilise opportunities as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22387/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Hotel Accommodation
Bernard Durkan
257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate hotel accommodation remains available to meet the requirements of tourism over the next five years in view of the trends already established and the likely demand in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22388/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent by which he expects the tourism sector to grow in each of the next five years with particular reference to the economic and job creating potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22389/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to allow motor vehicle access to cities and towns through good traffic management and adequate parking space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Road Tolls
Bernard Durkan
260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated daily revenue arising from tolls on the M50; if he will provide a comparison with other tolled roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22392/17]
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Road Tolls
Bernard Durkan
261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to a review of the effectiveness of the fines or multipliers applied in respect of unpaid tolls with particular reference to giving some consideration to enable a penalty to be applied without causing extreme hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22393/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Broadband Service Provision
Bernard Durkan
52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in the provision of high quality broadband in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to County Kildare; if regulation of the broadband network can be invigorated to ensure that the services work to optimum efficiency and quality; the way in which provision can be made to ensure the availability of high quality broadband to fringe areas to which service has not be extended with a view to their inclusion at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21860/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Alternative Energy Projects
Bernard Durkan
66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the development of the alternative energy sector in line with current and future requirements in view of the need to meet carbon emission reduction targets and the necessity to ensure a robust and reliable energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/17]