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Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Swimming Pool Programme Status
Bernard Durkan
171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if or when he will revisit or reopen the swimming pool development programme, which he operates in conjunction with the local authorities and which has been closed for some time; if he will examine any funds not yet utilised under such a heading with a view to alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2418/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Swimming Pool Projects
Bernard Durkan
936. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of negotiations between his Department, Kildare County Council, the National University of Ireland, Maynooth and the local community on the provision of swimming pool facilities in the Maynooth, Leixlip and Celbridge areas of north County Kildare; if he can indicate the likely final and acceptable solution; if he expects to see progress in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1269/16]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will encourage further future growth and development in the tourism sector, particularly to ensure the maximum utilisation of its employment potential; if he will utilise air and sea travel in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44988/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Public Transport Provision
Bernard Durkan
32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise projects listed in the capital programme which he recently announced, with particular reference to road and rail projects and the need to identify the most pressing and urgent cases to alleviate traffic congestion and safety issues on the various road and rail routes involved; when the projects will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44987/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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National Roads Authority Funding
Bernard Durkan
179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the proposals as set out in the capital programme, with reference to the M7 and M9 Naas and Newbridge bypass, Sallins bypass, Osberstown interchange, Monread Road roundabout, are prioritised; the anticipated schedule for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45630/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Policy
Bernard Durkan
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the development and growth of the tourism sector over the next five years, with particular reference to the development of various tourist trails; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45631/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Rail Network Expansion
Bernard Durkan
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the commuter rail services will be augmented, arising from his announcement in respect of the capital programme, over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45632/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Bernard Durkan
182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he will prioritise road and rail improvements, as identified in the capital programme, to progress over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45633/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how he is enhancing this country's position as an international conference venue with obvious benefit to the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45634/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Data
Bernard Durkan
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists who have visited this country in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which he has identified the future growth opportunities for all segments of the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45635/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Hotel Accommodation
Bernard Durkan
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate hotel accommodation is available in all regions; with a view to ensuring the ability of the sector to cater for the growing needs of tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45636/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which particular segments of tourism continue to be addressed with a view to ensuring that this country remains an attractive location for the entire tourism strata. [45637/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country can be marketed abroad to host major sporting events with consequent benefit to the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country can be marketed abroad as a suitable location for activity recreational tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45639/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Regional Airports
Bernard Durkan
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he foresees an enhanced role for the regional airports in the context of business and recreational travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Road Network
Bernard Durkan
190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined the need for the development of the extension of the motorway network to the regions, with particular reference to the need to facilitate economic expansion on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45641/15]
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Tourism Employment Data
Bernard Durkan
191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the number of persons employed in the tourism sector has fluctuated in each of the past eight years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45642/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Swimming Pool Programme Status
Bernard Durkan
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he directly or through the aegis of the local authorities has engaged with the relevant support groups in north Kildare on the provision of a new swimming pool, either via the local authority or in conjunction with Maynooth university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44640/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Swimming Pool Programme Applications
Bernard Durkan
276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of discussions between his Department, Kildare County Council and the authorities at Maynooth College in County Kildare regarding proposals for a new swimming pool in north Kildare; if it will be a public pool or if it will provide shared facilities with ready public access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43421/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Rail Network Expansion
Bernard Durkan
576. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of future expansion of the Dublin Area Rapid Transit to Leixlip, Maynooth and Celbridge in County Kildare, if he will consider extending the service to Kilcock in County Kildare, and to Enfield in County Meath, given the population expansion in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41215/15]