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Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It was promised outside the House.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach should answer this.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach should answer the question.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Both RTE and the independent broadcasters are anxious to ascertain the current status of the proposed broadcasting Bill. Can the Taoiseach inform the House whether it will be introduced before or after the next general election? It would be of tremendous benefit to all concerned if this was known.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: If the Taoiseach can find him.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be before or after the general election?

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach wants to answer.

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to contribute to this debate. The fact that an inquiry is being ordered now is to be welcomed. However, for a number of reasons it is sad that such an inquiry has had to be ordered. It is sad that the necessity for such an inquiry did not emerge until now. The case has demonstrated weaknesses in the system. People's lives and reputations have been affected by...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if extra funding will be offered to voluntary or community groups involved in combating drug abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of grant aid offered directly or indirectly, on a county basis, by his Department to various community groups throughout the country; the range of the services granted aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36963/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37225/05]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he can facilitate travel facilities for the elderly in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37228/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if broadening or extending the eligibility for applicants for assistance under the RAPID programme will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37226/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to promote the use of the Irish language in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37227/05]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he can offer financial assistance to community groups involved in combating the drugs problem throughout the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37229/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the moneys at his disposal in 2005 for the promotion of areas of responsibility within the ambit of his Department; the expenditure to date in 2005; his plans for the remainder of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37230/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he proposes to support community based organisations in County Kildare in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37232/05]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the spending of funds likely to accrue to his Department from the dormant insurance accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37231/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he intends to introduce new schemes or initiatives with a view to addressing rural or urban economic blight or deprivation throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37233/05]

Written Answers — Rural Depopulation: Rural Depopulation (30 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he proposes to address the issue of depopulation by way of specifically funded projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37234/05]