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State Airports. (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I think there are 252 PSOs allowed in Europe at the moment. There is no reason Shannon cannot have one. Notwithstanding the fact that it is a State airport, Shannon is a badly served region in terms of connectivity.

Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is one of the most serious scandals in the country. Some 100,000 drivers, mainly from the North and the UK, are not subject to penalty points. When I drive to Dublin on the M1 every day, cars from Northern Ireland drive at unbelievable speeds. They are taking over the roads with impunity. What is the Minister doing about it? I am not satisfied he is doing enough. The Automobile...

Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that.

Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am concerned about trapping them here.

Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is the AA's proposal.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important debate. The Minister for Transport made a very poor statement and I would give it a D or maybe an E if I was marking his report. Undoubtedly, the public will give him a no-grade when he goes to the polls. Transport is a key part of our society in terms of how we live and work. A measure of its importance is how well the spatial strategy...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport the details of news items covered on his Department's intranet on the 13 and 14 June 2007; the person who selected the news items and the order in which they were placed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32937/07]

Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing System: Integrated Ticketing System (6 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the ongoing integrated ticketing project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33201/07]

Road Safety: Motion. (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: That Dáil Éireann, reiterates its concern on road safety and the continued loss of life on Irish roads; recognises the impact the penalty points system has had on road safety; notes with concern that the weaknesses in enforcing the penalty points system will reduce the impact of penalty points on driver behaviour; acknowledges the severe strain the District Court is under in hearing...

Road Safety: Motion. (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: This important motion tries to bring to the attention of the Government and the country the good aspects of the penalty points system and the reduction in deaths thanks to road safety, but also the problems in the system causing serious and sustained difficulties for the Garda, the administrators of the Courts Service and people who comply with the law generally. It is of concern that the...

Road Safety: Motion. (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is the actual law.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 124: To ask the Taoiseach the number, rank and pay of all civil servants in his Department and ministerial staff, personally appointed by him or otherwise, who are engaged in media monitoring; the nature of the work done; the persons who the information is circulated to or the people who have access to this information; the cost of this service; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 125: To ask the Taoiseach the number and name of newspapers purchased by his Department daily and weekly; the number provided to himself and to the Minister of State's office; the yearly cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33529/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 126: To ask the Taoiseach the number of press officers and press advisers in his Department; the rank and pay of each; the description of work done; the persons to whom the information is circulated or made accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33544/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 128: To ask the Taoiseach the number of press advisers employed by his Department; the cost of such advice for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33574/07]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 127: To ask the Taoiseach the number, cost and name of any media consultants employed by his Department; the cost of such advice for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; the nature of the work done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33559/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 129: To ask the Taoiseach the number of credit cards held by his Department; the cost of same for each year since 2000 to date in 2007; the persons who hold these cards and for whom they are used; the annual amounts purchased; the cumulative interest on same for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33589/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 130: To ask the Taoiseach the cost to his Department of photographers used by all Ministers in his Department on a yearly basis for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33604/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 131: To ask the Taoiseach the cost of make-up for him for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33619/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 132: To ask the Taoiseach the cost of his Department's entertainment allowance for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33634/07]