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Order of Business. (1 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach should have a guess and mention a time.

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion. (1 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I move: "That Dáil Éireann —deplores the brutal murder of Robert McCartney in Belfast on 30 January last; —commends the McCartney family and Robert's partner for their courage in highlighting the circumstances of this brutal crime and in seeking justice in this matter; —notes the recent statements by Sinn Féin that it supports the McCartney family's quest for justice for Robert;...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (1 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the status of the feasibility study being examined by Government with a view to providing natural gas from the Corrib field to Sligo; the stage of this evaluation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6615/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on the level of support under the scheme of community support for older persons provided to County Mayo in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; the name and location of each community voluntary group; the use for which this money was intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6657/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding illegal motoring fines levied and paid; the position in so far as penalty points allocated with the said fines are concerned; if these fines and points stand; and if he will make a statement on the matter in view of the requirement to repay legal charges as determined by the Supreme Court. [6484/05]

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach will recall the sense of outrage that existed at the revelation that the Government proposed to grant early release to the killers of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe. I welcome the Taoiseach's announcement that such a deal is off the table and that these persons will serve their full time as handed down by the courts. The Taoiseach will also recall that this crime consisted of the...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I do not know whether the Taoiseach has been down there or not. There is a 20 foot wall around Castlerea prison and it is a secure facility. This matter was the first item on the agenda in all the discussions that the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform had with Sinn Féin representatives. Was the operation of the prison regime regarding these four prisoners ever...

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the outcome of his recent meeting with the Border, Midlands and Western Regional Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2603/05]

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. The BMW region is given Objective One status for the purposes of making it a priority for infrastructure spend and decisiveness on the part of Government. The Taoiseach mentioned earlier that €1.2 billion is left aside for rail transport. I strongly support the western rail corridor. Over the past 25 years members of the Taoiseach's party at county...

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I do not know whether the Ceann Comhairle has had occasion to fly into Knock, which is in the heart of the BMW region.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Does the Government support the airport as a central part of infrastructure for the BMW region? Was the issue of the N4 and N5 discussed with the Taoiseach and his delegation? There was a certain development in that regard.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: The N4 and N5 are the main roads to the west. The section through Ráth Cruachán near Tulsk presents a problem in terms of archaeology. There is €640 million of an underspend in the BMW region. Can the Taoiseach spur on the appropriate Ministers to make decisions where projects are ready to proceed?

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: It is good to hear that.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach forgot to mention the central infrastructural element, which is Knock Airport where there are serious plans for expansion. I know the airport has received some money but the Taoiseach might comment on that matter. It is close to everybody's heart in the sense that it provides real potential for future development.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Well done. Hear, hear.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Surely the Ceann Comhairle will not do down his constituency colleague.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Did the Taoiseach get the vote?

Departmental Bodies. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the January 2005 meeting of the cross-departmental team on infrastructure and public private partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2455/05]

Departmental Bodies. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when the cross-departmental team on infrastructure and public private partnerships will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2456/05]

Departmental Bodies. (2 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach expect that the national development programme will be completed on time? How far off schedule does he expect it to be given the remarks made recently by the Institution of Engineers of Ireland with regard to the multi-annual funding network which was announced? Does the Taoiseach expect to have it completed within the time limit or will it be off schedule by three to five...