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Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
858. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the tourism sector has contributed to national economic recovery; if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the provisions in place to facilitate the future development and expansion of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22810/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
859. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which potential growth opportunities for business tourism in this country continue to be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22811/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
860. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any particular sectors of the tourism sector in 2016 so far have shown particular potential for growth, with consequent economic benefit in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Transport Policy
Bernard Durkan
861. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport he extent to which continues to strive for a fully co-ordinated and integrated transport sector to meet the needs of road, rail, air and sea traffic, with particular reference to meeting the needs of passengers and ensuring minimum delays, cost-effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22813/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Road Network
Bernard Durkan
862. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor deficiencies in the national road network system, with particular reference to identifying under-capacity on motorways or the M50, with a view to initiating remedial measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Public Transport
Bernard Durkan
863. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which a study has been carried out of the public transport sector in County Kildare, with particular reference to the need to address any deficiencies, in respect of the daily frequency of rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
864. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of growth within the tourism sector, with particular reference to the total number of persons employed; the scope for further development resulting in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22816/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
865. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to promote Ireland as a conference venue, given the likely economic benefit including job creation and tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Road Safety
Bernard Durkan
866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and-or his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland continue to examine the locations at which numerous accidents have taken place on minor or major roads, including motorways, throughout the country, with particular reference to the frequency of such accidents, with a view to identifying the cause or causes and addressing the issues by way of remedial action as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22819/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he sees opportunities to develop the tourism sector to maximise the promotion of Ireland as a conference location; his plans for this and for promoting activity tourism such as greenways and the utilisation of culture to develop the tourism sector further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15623/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Bernard Durkan
82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he 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 conveniently to such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15624/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
589. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop the tourism sector equally across the country, in particular utilising natural assets, scenery and tours to national monuments and historic sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16003/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Tourism Industry
Bernard Durkan
590. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Ireland competes effectively with other jurisdictions as a conference location; if conference tourism will grow in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16004/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hotel Accommodation
Bernard Durkan
591. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he monitors the adequate availability of hotel and guest accommodation and of the ability of the sector to meet demand; the locations he has identified as being deficient in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16005/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Sport and Recreational Development
Bernard Durkan
592. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if interest will grow in activity sports and recreation over the next five years; his plans for an initiative in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16006/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Sports Funding
Bernard Durkan
593. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will identify the need for sporting and recreational facilities and continue his policy of allocating capital grants to such facilities so as to generate interest in sport and recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16007/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Sports Funding
Bernard Durkan
594. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the allocation of major and minor capital sports grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16008/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Bernard Durkan
595. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to identify areas which require investment in the road and rail network; to restore projects set aside during the economic downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16009/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Road Safety
Bernard Durkan
596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has reviewed dangerous bridges or other accident black spots in order to prioritise and to set specific targets over the lifetime of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Roads Maintenance
Bernard Durkan
597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with Kildare County Council to identify dangerous and inadequate bridges in the county and to initiate a programme to upgrade, improve, realign or replace them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16011/16]