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Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The only thing that is spectacular about that is the absence of the Minister who is responsible. Can he be encouraged to come to the House with a view to introducing the Bills as a matter of urgency? I refer in particular to the electricity Bill, given the proposed hike in prices.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It has not.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: This part of it has not been dealt with.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The proposed hike in prices will bring a 60%——

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——increase in electricity prices within three years.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Bills are before the House.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I hope the Chair will allow him to answer.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: What about the natural gas Bill? I asked about that as well.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Everything is mañana.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, it is normal practice in the taking of major legislation in the House that if the sponsoring Minister is absent the Opposition must be informed.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he can expect an increase throughput in respect of driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21543/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of terminals which are proposed for Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21511/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport when a final picture will emerge in respect of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21512/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the use of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21513/05]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made to date to provide park and ride facilities adjacent to all commuter rail stations throughout the greater Dublin area; if he has had discussions with any of the service providers on this issue; the outcome of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to address the issue of ever growing traffic bottlenecks throughout the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21197/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to encourage the use of public transport in view of the seriously overcrowded roads in towns, cities and villages, as well as in the capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to enhance public transport with a view to alleviating traffic chaos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21526/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he intends to provide for increases in the rolling stock on all commuter rail routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21510/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received any submissions from interested parties with a view to encouraging the use of rail and bus transport in view of the chaotic traffic situation with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21514/05]