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Written Answers — Electricity Grid: Electricity Grid (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way he anticipates the ownership of the national electricity grid to develop in the future; if ownership is intended to be retained by the public sector or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11475/07]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda stations in Dublin that are equipped to test arrested persons for alcohol in cases of suspected drunken driving; and the Garda stations in Dublin that are not equipped for such tests. [11377/07]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda stations in Louth and Meath that are equipped to test arrested persons for alcohol in cases of suspected drunken driving; the Garda stations in Louth and Meath that are not equipped for such tests. [11378/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application by a person (details supplied) submitted in 2004 will be decided on. [11516/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 242 of 27 February 2007, if a person (details supplied) can now qualify for long term residency as evidence from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners shows that this person has been in continuous legal employment in this State since 1 July 2000; and if he...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 240: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Meath can apply for an extension for permission to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11708/07]

Written Answers — General Practitioner Co-operatives: General Practitioner Co-operatives (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of practising general practitioners in the north east region that participate in the doctor on call scheme; the number of non-practising general practitioners that participate in this scheme; if she is satisfied that adequate resources are assigned to this service; her plans to provide additional resources to this service;...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the provisions in place to prevent the importation of live non-native fish species, some of which are being used for live fishing bait, into the State; if his Department plans to bring in new measures to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/07]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that a proposed culling of pike at Lough Sheelin by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board is in the best interest of promoting angling as a tourist pursuit here, specifically in the north east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the threat of zebra mussels entering the State at point of entry on boats by anglers; if his Department is taking steps to prevent zebra mussels from entering the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11513/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps his Department will take to aid anglers to prevent zebra mussels spreading from one lake to another by angling boats within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11509/07]

Written Answers — Water Safety: Water Safety (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has plans to restrict the use of high powered outboards on lakes in the north east region (details supplied) for the safety of bathers and other water users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/07]

Written Answers — Traffic Regulations: Traffic Regulations (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Transport the instances in which heavy goods vehicles are permitted to use the overtaking lane on motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11645/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Tests: Departmental Tests (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the type of tests that have been carried out at the request of her Department relating to her Department's office in Navan, County Meath; when these tests were carried out; the location where the tests are being analysed; and when she expects the results of these tests to be returned to her Department in order that the reopening of...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to increase the number of teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for the 2007/2008 school year. [11643/07]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 607: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department will take to aid anglers to prevent zebra mussel spreading from one lake to another by angling boats within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11512/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 611: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding for improvement works on the county roads in the vicinity of Killallon, Crossakiel, Clonmellon and Kilskyre in Counties Meath and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11644/07]

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Damien English: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice Bill 2007. The Fine Gael Party and the majority of Opposition Deputies support most of its provisions and while we hope to improve the legislation, we do not propose to block it. We argue it is being rushed through the House too quickly because we do not want flaws to emerge later, as happened with previous Bills. If we leave grey...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Government Members have commented on Opposition complaints. If the previous Bill took so long, why should this one be shoved through the House so quickly? I hope sufficient time will be made available to debate it. This is a large Bill on paper but it should not be treated as if it will solve every problem, the impression given by recent press statements. It appears to have been...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Damien English: I did not know that but I am glad to hear it. That gives us two more years to knock on constituents' doors. The Minister described this Bill as a courageous response to the difficulties we face and argues that we must provide leadership on this issue. It is no big deal and we do not deserve a medal; it is something we must do. There were comments during yesterday's debate suggesting that...