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Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State's confirmation that one card will suffice for all roads, whether they be the Dublin Port tunnel, the M50, the N4, the N5 or the N7.

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, before section 2, to insert the following new section: 2.—The Minister shall be politically accountable to Dáil Éireann for the activities and actions of— (a) the National Roads Authority, (b) the Road Safety Authority, and (c) the proposed Dublin Transport Authority.". We have tabled this amendment on a number of occasions. It puts the responsibility...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: Like other Oireachtas Members and local authority representatives, I feel strongly about this issue. Accountability to the Dáil reflects the real heart of democracy and the Minister of State realises that. While he did his best to appease me in his reply, I do not believe I can accept it because I feel so strongly about this matter. Oireachtas Members have seen their powers eroded over...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 7: In page 15, before section 11, to insert the following new section: 11.—(1) A local authority may make a bye-law under Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, to regulate parking for mechanically propelled vehicles in a specific area within its functional area. (2) Such bye-law shall specify— (a) the specific area covered by the bye-law, (b) the persons or...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: Donegal is doing well at the moment.

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State states that amendment No. 8 encompasses my amendment. Our main concern should be to allay the fears of the people living adjacent to Croke Park and other venues by helping them to cope with the problems they face during major events. They have suffered significant trauma on many occasions and it is not the nicest experience to be a prisoner in one's own house every...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 13: In page 16, before section 13, to insert the following new section: "13—(1) The Minister may, by order, introduce mandatory testing for any intoxicant that he or she deems appropriate. (2) In making an order under subsection (1), the Minister shall have regard to Part III of the Road Traffic Act 1994 and any regulations made under it. (3) Any testing under...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I agree with the Minister that the public would like such a test to be introduced. He stated that a test has not been introduced in Europe. Does that mean the test would have to be introduced in Europe before it could be introduced in Ireland?

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 14: In page 16, before section 13, to insert the following new section: 13.—(1) The Minister shall, as soon as may be practicable after the commencement of this Act, by order— (a) put such structures in place as he or she deems necessary to ensure that the standard of driving in Ireland is maintained and improved, (b) put such pre-conditions in place as he or she...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State said the consultation process on driving instructor regulation was over. Is there a timeframe for the regulation of driving instructors? Will it be in the next few weeks? Will a new Government introduce it?

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: Will the Department of Transport look after this?

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I refer to the increase of speed limits from 100 km/h to the maximum of 120 km/h on roads such as the Naas dual carriageway, the N4, the N6, the Ennis bypass or the Buncrana bypass. Many roads are dual carriageway standard but the speed limit on them has not been changed to the maximum speed limit. The Minister said on Second Stage that this legislation would allow for that. Will the...

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that for the election?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House. I recently met a family in Ballina, County Mayo, who had to leave because they could not find a school for their child. The parents had to leave their jobs and uproot to the east coast to get an education for their child, which is regrettable in this day and age. I will ask a question on special behavioural schools. The Mayo autism group is raising...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: How much time does the Senator wish to use?

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has ten minutes.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: The Senator should name and shame.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Mar 2007)

Paddy Burke: I have notice from Senator O'Rourke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Science to clarify the reason for the delay in advancing new accommodation at St. Joseph's school, Rochfordbridge, County Westmeath and to give an update on the matter. I have also received notice from Senator...