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Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: The Leas Cheann-Comhairle is being very hard. According to a survey published last week in The Irish Times the main concern of women here is fear of crime. Most women can identify and empathise with their feeling that they are not protected or secure. For some, however, that is not just a feeling but the reality of their everyday lives in many disadvantaged estates in cities and towns....

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine his plans to extend the school bus system to urban areas in an effort to reduce urban congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22051/07]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason for the ongoing delays in the commencement of the LUAS line to join the two existing lines; if he will intervene to ensure a speedy decision on the precise route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22052/07]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if the feasibility study for the Rathfarnham LUAS which was promised for commencement in April 2007 is complete; the results of the feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22053/07]

Written Answers — Company Takeovers: Company Takeovers (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on whether the State shareholding in Aer Lingus can prevent a takeover by airlines other than one seen as the main competitor by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/07]

Written Answers — Aviation Policy: Aviation Policy (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on whether an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22055/07]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the progress made in attracting alternative airlines to fly the Shannon to Heathrow route or to fly Shannon to other European hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22056/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the position in relation to planning for the outer ring road; the role envisaged for such a motorway and its priority vis-a-vis the construction of the eastern bypass to complete the M50 circle around Dublin; his views on both of these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22057/07]

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: That is all clear now.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: I wish to share time with Deputy Connaughton.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: I wish to take the opportunity, in dealing with this Bill which relates to protection of the consumer in the financial services sector, to speak about the economy. Members will be aware that the economy is now at tipping point and, that in a sense, nobody is quite sure in what direction it will go next. While we are all hoping for the soft landing, there is another scenario about which we...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence the arrangements for medical care made for the spouses of Defence Forces personnel who accompany them on accompanied overseas missions where the spouse does not have private medical insurance and where if such insurance was to be taken out prior to departure it would not be effective for a set up period; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (4 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of the report on low morale in the Naval Service one year ago and the plan to patrol 1680 days per annum that would require 40 to 60 additional days at sea for Naval Service personnel, he is confident that the Naval Service has the capacity to patrol for and intercept drug smugglers. [22089/07]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the decision to prohibit the wearing of a turban and consequently prohibit members of the Sikh community from membership of An Garda Síochána; if this policy is being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22234/07]

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Zero tolerance.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (9 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he envisages the early introduction of measures to incentivise improved insulation standards in the existing housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22433/07]

Appointments to State Boards. (10 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: The Taoiseach will be aware of requests from the self-catering industry for representation on the board of Fáilte Ireland. This industry is an important part of the sector but because its members are so dispersed throughout the country they have very little influence or voice while big decisions are being made about the future of that sector. The industry has made its case to the Taoiseach...

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (10 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will respond to the many requests from the arts bodies for increased funding to implement the Arts Council's Government endorsed plan Partnership for the Arts 2006 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22907/07]

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (11 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the nature of communications he has had with union representatives in the ESB in recent weeks and months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23128/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 Oct 2007)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional relief for people on low incomes who wish to purchase back years of pension rights so as to incentivise such prudence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23215/07]