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Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: We raised this six months ago.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The dormant accounts Bill is an interesting one, considering the current economic climate. Will the Tánaiste indicate as to whether the heads of the Bill have been discussed at Cabinet and where the Bill stands?

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That Bill is having a long gestation.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: My final query is also interesting. The national tourism development authority Bill could have major and important implications for the tourism industry. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed and agreed in Cabinet? Will the Bill come before the House in this session?

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: There is no date.

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Transport the projects identified for completion to date at the time of his announcement and launch of Transport 21; the extent to which these and similar projects are on target in terms of projection and cost; the extent to which the necessary funding is available under each heading and as required or otherwise; if it is anticipated that all the projects...

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which road, rail, air and sea transport is being co-ordinated or will be co-ordinated to ensure an efficient, reliable, cost effective and integrated transport system in line with best international practise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26914/10]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport if commuter rail passenger numbers currently reflect the projections referred to when he launched Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26982/10]

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Transport his air transport plans and policy over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26983/10]

Written Answers — Parking Facilities: Parking Facilities (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport the full extent of car parking spaces currently available at each rail station throughout County Kildare; the extent to which this is sufficient to meet requirements in each case; the proposals in hand to provide for extra parking facilities in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26984/10]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various projects identified by his Department in the context of the national development plan are on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26985/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Transport the criterion under which funding directly or indirectly is provided by his Department to any bodies or groups under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26986/10]

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which Transport 21 represents an integrated air/sea/rail and road transport system; the extent if any, to which he has examined any weaknesses in the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26989/10]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the degree to which the operational costs at each airport here compare with similar airports throughout the rest of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26990/10]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of the western rail corridor, including passenger and freight facilities; his proposal in this regard over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26991/10]

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: We have a long way to go yet.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Ouch.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: One will be enough.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That is a dangerous practice.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister promised the House on Committee and Report Stages of the NAMA legislation and indicated his intention to introduce legislation to assist householders who were running into arrears with their mortgages. Since then in the House we have ascertained that discussions have taken place between the financial institutions and the Minister's Department. What progress has there been on...