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Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: It is now getting the money it needs to do it.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: I thank all Members who participated in this debate. It is an important issue and it is clear from the emotive nature of the contributions by Members on all sides of the House that transport is a burning issue across the greater Dublin area. It is the one issue that affects more people than any other because traffic congestion and inadequate transport services affect the lives of most...

Written Answers — Drug Use: Drug Use (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs regarding the widespread availability of illegal drugs his views on whether a trend is emerging whereby people believe it acceptable to drive vehicles while under the influence of such drugs; if he has had discussions with the Department of Transport in relation to same; if a joint initiative between his Department...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the medical card and doctor only card income guidelines that will apply in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43088/06]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the rates for domiciliary care allowance that will apply in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43307/06]

Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the rates for foster payments that will apply in 2007. [43308/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to ensure that non-contributory old age pensioners who avail of the disregard incentive on their pension to take up employment worth €200 per week do not as a result lose their entitlement to a medical card. [43309/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way the interests of adult children of nursing home subvention applicants, who reside in their parents' home and act as their carer are protected under current regulations and the proposals contained in the Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006. [43324/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he has taken to ensure that non-contributory old age pensioners who avail of the disregard incentive on their pension to take up employment worth €200 per week do not as a result loose secondary benefits such as fuel allowance. [43310/06]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: My understanding is that Members are entitled under Standing Orders to raise matters on promised legislation.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: I indicated 20 minutes ago that I wanted to raise an issue.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite a decision on a request for a work visa for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43657/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax incentives that apply to the provision of staff showers at places of employment; the cost to the Exchequer in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43643/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 185 of 29 November 2006 if he will expedite a decision on the request for a work visa for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43646/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will seek an explanation from Bus Éireann as to the reason for their failure to respond to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 428 and 430 of 3 October 2006; the reporting arrangements that exist between his Department and the CIE companies in relation to the collation of such information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43566/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the continuing delay in reintroducing height limits for HGVs as promised; and when he proposes to do so. [43638/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received the proposals from the Integrated Ticketing Project Board in relation to scope, timelines and a budget for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project; the way he will proceed with details of the timescale; and the cost envisaged. [43640/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Transport if an EU standard for the retro-fitting of passenger side blind-spot mirrors has been agreed by the EU and is available to his Department; and if so his views on introducing legislation or regulations for the compulsory retro-fitting of these mirrors to HGVs and large vehicles prior to any further EU decision in relation to the blind spot in...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the outstanding issues to be resolved in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and the expected timescale for the completion of all refurbishment works in order for the proposed amalgamation to proceed, and for accommodation to become available for another school. [43637/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (14 Dec 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actions she proposes to take to provide suitable school accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 where the whole school evaluation found that the accommodation is very poor, the classrooms are unsuited to the needs of the teachers and students and there is insufficient outdoor space for physical education...