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Driver Testing. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, I asked that precise question. The Minister has misled the House. He said I did not ask him.

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is for sure.

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: He will be the Opposition spokesperson on finance.

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A rarity nowadays.

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I support the amendment on the basis set out by my colleagues. The principle of an attachment of earnings is arbitrary because it does not take account of an individual's circumstances. As the previous speaker said, there is no consideration of the particular personal circumstances of the householder or farmer concerned. He or she could well be in serious financial difficulty and he or she...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We would not like somebody from this side of the House to have the onerous responsibility of having to adjudicate on individual cases, which would arise when that happens. It would be unfair for Deputy Naughten or any other Deputy on this side of the House to have to adjudicate in individual cases where hardship might be caused to the people concerned. In those circumstances, the Minister of...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad of that, but I do not want the extra responsibility placed on him.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had consultations with his EU colleagues in regard to the proposed banning of super trucks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Transport the timetable for the expansion of the Dublin, Hazelhatch, Sallins lines; if the service will be extended by way of link to other towns in the area, such as Naas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29794/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for a properly integrated and co-ordinated traffic management plan for the greater Dublin area to incorporate maximum use of public transport by means of park and ride facilities or proper feeder bus to rail services and with particular emphasis on the way in which the port tunnel will be utilised to cater for heavy goods vehicles and...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the future of Aer Lingus; if recent arrangements have been entered into in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29793/05]

Written Answers — Valuation Office: Valuation Office (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made relating to a valuation issue appertaining to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare and Kildare County Council which was submitted to the valuations office of Kildare County Council on 13 June 2005 for consideration; if an early resolution will be reached in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when provision will be made for broadband/ADSL connection to the Malin Head area of Donegal following a meeting attended by a company (details supplied) and his Department and an announcement by his Department in June 2005 to allocate funding; the progress in this regard taking into consideration this company's...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the use of commuter rail transport by introducing such measures as increased frequency of services, adequate feeder bus services to each rail station, adequate parking facilities with the objective of doubling the use of public transport with reference to the Kildare commuter belt, such as Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth,...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the provision of underground rail connections in the more densely populated areas of the commuter belt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29825/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the high rate of road traffic accidents, he will take action to address the issue of unsafe roads with reference to verge erosion, potholes or other surface deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29789/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Transport if in respect of proposed toll roads or bridges, consideration has been given to a design, build and hand over process which would give the State use of both the revenue accruing and the low maintenance of a new construction for the first 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of persons penalised under the penalty points system; the number that have exceeded the various categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/05]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of passengers carried daily on the Luas; the extent to which it has replaced motor-cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29792/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (19 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Transport the details of all road, rail under and overground plans for the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29814/05]