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Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the completion of the plans outlined in Transport 21; the areas or routes affected in a positive or negative way in the interim; the extent of the change of emphasis or intended funding for any routes in respect of which as yet public announcements have not been made; if he could revise the estimates for capital...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which the programme he announced at the launch of Transport 21 has been completed or is on target for completion on time and within cost at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35454/10]

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Transport the total projected cost of Transport 21 as now envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35455/10]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals, if any, for the extension of the DART to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35449/10]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that health and safety standards are fully observed throughout the commuter rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/10]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which the public transport bus fleet requires upgrading in terms of new vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35448/10]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Transport the degree to which he or his Department have measured the throughput of passengers at the various airports throughout the country over the past five years; the trends emerging; the need for any policy changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35452/10]

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which traffic volumes projected in the drawing up of Transport 21 are remaining as envisaged; the extent if any to which modifications to the plan will occur as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35453/10]

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That means never.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste could do both.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Bill to extend the functions of Science Foundation Ireland to enable it to provide funding for activities not encompassed within its existing remit would seem to be a very appropriate Bill for introduction to the House.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It would seem to be a very appropriate and necessary Bill at this time. It is scheduled for publication in 2011. In view of the economic situation, could the Tánaiste give some indication to the House as to whether any importance will be placed on bringing that forward as a matter of urgency along with two other equally relevant Bills?

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely. They are self-evident as well at the moment. One is to consolidate the body of legislation relating to the Central Bank into a single statute. That is a very important Bill at the moment. Publication is also expected in 2011. The final one is the Bill to address the question of necessary changes and enhancements to the regulatory functions of the Central Bank. Nothing could...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Tánaiste give some indication to the House as to whether a particular priority rating will be given to the introduction of those Bills soon?

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Have the heads of the Bills been agreed in all cases?

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste needs to consider the matter.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order. I do not wish to delay the proceedings of the House but I specifically and strongly support the point raised by Deputy Costello. As you well know, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, from sitting over here, this has been a cause of frustration to Members on this side of the House. We keep raising the matter because the general public expect us to raise issues and get answers for...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the action he has taken to prevent the importation of arms such as the Ingram submachine gun; the extent if any to which steps have been taken to prevent any recurrences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35403/10]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the extent to which he has used all available legislation to combat the activities of each criminal gang having particular regard to the extent to which he and/or his Department have specific knowledge regarding the number, location, strength and activity of such gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35404/10]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (7 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a safe pass course can be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35604/10]