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Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: When is that likely to be?

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister of State speaks of progress not happening "immediately", but this has been in the pipeline for 12 years.

Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: It is important we remind ourselves that we are talking about compulsory basic training for motorcyclists. There is the outrageous situation at present where any 16-year-old can buy a motorbike and ride off.

Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Does the Minister of State accept that compulsory basic training for motorcyclists was part of the 2004 road safety strategy and that he has utterly failed in that regard? Does he further accept that it was legislated for in this year's Road Traffic Act but that he has failed to commence that part of it? Does he also accept, given that almost half motorcyclists killed on our roads are aged...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (2 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the public concern regarding the proposal to run Metro north above ground along Ballymun Road; his views on whether such a proposal will be injurious to the local environment; his further views on whether this proposal will prevent the Metro from running at full capacity at any point in view of its interaction...

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of official park and ride sites currently operating in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford with a breakdown for each city and the mode of transfer from that site in each case; and the further park and ride sites that are scheduled to be provided within the next two years with a breakdown by location, capacity and mode of transfer....

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations equipped for the video recording of interviews with suspects; the percentage of all stations this represents; the number of Garda stations with detention facilities that are so equipped; if there are plans to equip further Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects that the proposed new Immigration Bill will be published; his proposed legislative timetable for the Bill; if he intends to bring the heads of the Bill before the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36280/06]

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 159: To ask the Taoiseach the number of deaths registered in each of the past five years and in the first quarter of 2006 by sex, cause of death, and age. [36374/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale for making the proceeds of the health repayment scheme for nursing home charges taxable in respect of the beneficiaries of the deceased patient's will. [36108/06]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the budgetary allocation for sheltered housing services has been dispersed in 2006 to the Health Service Executive regions; the amount of the allocations to each region; the amount drawn down by each region to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36257/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the observed number, the expected number, and standardised incidence ratio for all invasive cancers, excluding non-melanoma skin, diagnosed between 1994 and 2001 inclusive of each electoral division in Fingal. [36714/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the observed number, expected number, and standardised incidence ratio for all invasive cancers, excluding non-melanoma skin, diagnosed since 2001 to date in 2006 inclusive of each electoral division in Dublin city and Fingal. [36715/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (7 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action that is being taken to identify the causes of the statistically significant high incidences of cancer in pockets of Dublin city and to identify the reason for the apparent disparity in rates between adjoining areas of very similar health and demographic profiles; the action being taken to identify causes in an area (details...

Social and Affordable Housing. (8 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 9: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of voluntary housing schemes currently awaiting approval in his Department; the number of housing units represented by these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36495/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (8 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 91: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority housing schemes currently awaiting approval in his Department; the number of housing units represented by these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (8 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is in a position to supply the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 12 October 2006. [36832/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 was taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital instead of the Mater Hospital where their file was on 19 October 2006. [36962/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans in relation to allowing motorcyclists use bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36765/06]

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Róisín Shortall: I share the views expressed about the purpose of this debate. It is disappointing that the Minister has not shown up for it. This is a major project costing a vast amount of public funding and it is a pity that he could not take the time to come into the House for the debate. It would appear that this slot for statements on Transport 21 is more about plugging a gap in the Dáil schedule...