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Road Traffic Offences. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: As someone who travels on the M1 at least once or twice every week, I can also be assured, as I am sure the Minister can also, that the car or vehicle behind speeding aggressively and dangerously will have a Northern Ireland registration. People's lives are put at risk every day because of drivers from the North coming down here and driving in the most dangerous fashion. They have no fear...

Road Traffic Offences. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I would welcome that very much. That is what we need.

Road Traffic Offences. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: They are in a limbo file, which is going nowhere.

Departmental Agencies. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: We all accept that the number of road deaths last year dropped significantly. However, we are off target now and this has given rise to deep concern. As stated in respect of an earlier question, funding for regional and local roads has been reduced by €150 million. Due to the fact that overtime has been cut back, there is serious concern that there are not as many members of the Garda...

Departmental Agencies. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: With respect, overtime comes into operation at night, particularly as they are obliged to go out at weekends. That overtime is being cut back.

Departmental Agencies. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will not answer questions on this matter.

Official Engagements. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: As a result of these discussions, will Ireland be obliged to fund the service to a greater degree? Will it mean a reduction in the safety issues in the operation of these lighthouses?

Official Engagements. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: How much will that be?

Airport Development Projects. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tá mé sásta leis an bhfreagra sin.

Airport Development Projects. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: In respect of cost, now is the best and most effective time to undertake these infrastructure projects. Will the Minister communicate with the DAA to ensure it will prioritise whatever projects it can? These must be built anyway because the infrastructure will be needed when the economic cycle changes and the Irish and world economies recover.

Written Answers — Haulage Licences: Haulage Licences (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Transport if he received complaints or correspondence from licensed road hauliers regarding the issuing of haulage licences to people with criminal convictions in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21223/09]

Written Answers — Haulage Licences: Haulage Licences (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria for awarding a haulage licence here; the restrictions in place for applicants with former criminal convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has given consent to employ a chief executive officer for the Dublin Transport Authority; and to employ additional personnel to work in the Dublin Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21010/09]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take arising from the increase in rape and sexual offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21619/09]

Written Answers — Procurement Procedures: Procurement Procedures (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expand on Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 19 May 2009, and provide details on each formal complaint received by the Office of Public Works on tender processes; the date each complaint was first received; the product or service that each complaint referred to; the steps the OPW is taking to resolve each complaint; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the changes which have taken place to phase two of the MANS in view of the recommendations of the value for money and policy review of the Metropolitan Area Networks carried out for his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21826/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of towns in MANs phase II which have a population of less than 9,000; the number of these towns which had a formal case by case evaluation for value for money; if they were conducted on the basis of the capital appraisal guidelines from the Department of Finance, and include either a multi criterion...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the value for money audit conducted on MANs I which found that the planning and selection process of towns to be included in MANs was not sufficiently thorough; if the planning and selections process was changed for MANs II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21838/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of towns under MANs without a client; the cost of installing infrastructure in these towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21839/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether all MANs projects are value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21840/09]