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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (16 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Transport the state of development of the section of line from Ennis to Claremorris in respect of the western rail corridor; the extent of moneys allocated towards the relaying of this section; when he expects this section to be open for passenger and freight traffic; the state of development of the section from Claremorris to Colooney and Sligo; the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in respect of an application (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if this application has been received by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17970/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (16 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason after approval for funding was given by the Government four years ago to provide a digital telecommunications system for Gardaí, it is not available to all members of the force; when this will be so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18496/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to fill all vacancies currently requiring replacement in the Garda force in County Mayo at present; the number of members by rank to be so appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18497/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 569: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of implementation of the Water Framework Directive with particular reference to Loughs Corrib, Mask, Conn and Carra; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18534/06]

Leaders' Questions. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: There has been considerable investment, and rightly so, in recent years in Iarnród Éireann, DART, Luas, Aer Lingus and inter-city Bus Éireann buses. However, the transport fleet that is entrusted to carry our children to school is now the least safe method of public transport. In the past year there have been five serious accidents involving school buses. Everybody remembers the tragic...

Leaders' Questions. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his indication that there will be a full review and audit of the process and structure of the school transport system. When a transport company is running a fleet that is designed to provide safe transport for school children, there can be confusion between running a commercial entity and providing a safe system. What are the maintenance costs for the existing fleet?...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: When did the Cabinet sub-committee meeting on drugs and social inclusion take place? Did it discuss the waiting lists for persons who need treatment? I will give the House a statistic. In Athlone, there was a waiting time of one year and seven months.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: And that it was raining.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: It has always been the practice.

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the task force on active citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16018/06]

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the appointment of the task force on active citizenship and expect that Ms Davis will do a first class job in her role as chairman. When does the Taoiseach expect to receive a report from the task force? Time is probably the most precious commodity people have these days. Participation and active citizenship is vitally important in the building of strong communities and as a...

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: I accept the Taoiseach's point about large groups having members from immigrant communities, but integration is a critical issue in terms of our immigrant population and to reflect that up front would have been a positive indicator of what we want to achieve through the task force on citizenship.

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Some would go home at 5 a.m. and still find the time.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: Is it possible to amend legislation to cater for the consequences of the ruling of the European Court of Justice that the State may be liable for charges of persons on waiting lists for operations in Ireland? Will it be necessary to transfer land to the Department as a result of the decision to locate the Central Mental Hospital at Thornton Hall?

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: In view of the difficulties being experienced internationally in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme does the Taoiseach consider that, as one of the longest serving European leaders——

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: If the Ceann Comhairle lets me finish the sentence he will see why it does arise.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle jumps out of the traps very quickly these days. I will finish my sentence and ask the Taoiseach a question on international legislation which I am fully entitled to ask.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Taoiseach whether there is an international role for Ireland as a non-aligned country.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Enda Kenny: It does.