Bernard Durkan, TD

Fine Gael Kildare North TD, Bernard Durkan, has welcomed the designation of Maynooth as a Rent Pressure Zone under the Government’s rental strategy, saying this will protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases.

Kildare-based food manufacturer Dawn Farms, which exports to over 40 markets around the world, has today announced it will add a further 150 jobs to its headquarters in Naas over the next five years.

“Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan, has said that an alternative company must be found for the Leixlip site to be vacated by HP Inc.

Fine Gael Kildare North TD, Bernard Durkan, has said that the future of Johnstownbridge Health Centre is secure, despite recent rumours to the contrary.

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan has said that the announcement by Applegreen of 400 new jobs for Naas is a sign that the Action Plan for Jobs is working for Kildare.

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD, that he is to re- open the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme for a short time.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the public transport sector continues to remain competitive with the emphasis on the provision of a readily available customer friendly transport system...

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the public transport sector continues to remain competitive with the emphasis on the provision of a readily available customer friendly transport system...

I am glad to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate. I compliment Deputy Fleming on his remark that the appearance of the IMF does not mean an evil doer has appeared whose determination is to undermine the economy.

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan has expressed concern regarding the number of Gardaí injured during the course of their duties.