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Written Answers — UN Missions: UN Missions (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the role he sees for the UN in the context of international peacekeeping or peace enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25525/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are monitoring the situation in the Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25526/04]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position relating to a citizenship application in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25089/04]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the options open to a mature student aged over 23 years who wishes to return to full-time education at degree level; the details regarding the availability of higher education grants to mature students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25380/04]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the full circumstances relating to the recent disclosures in The Sunday Business Post wherein it was alleged that a special offer was made by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on behalf of the Government to one communications service provider; if it can be ascertained...

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It has gone up in smoke.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: My party leader has already raised the first part of my intended question.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It is indicative of the synchronisation of minds on this side of the House. When will the petroleum Bill, which has been around for some time, be published? I note 2006 has been mooted as a possible time. In view of increasing petrol prices, it might be advisable to bring it before the House before then.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Aer Lingus; if discussions are taking place or have concluded on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26585/04]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the negative comments on the breaking up of Aer Rianta; the extent to which the proposals have been costed or set against the existing structures and net benefit identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27286/04]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has given direction to Bus Atha Cliath or Bus Éireann with regard to the provision of adequately protected bus shelters with the objective of encouraging the public to use public transport and the need to comply with current health and safety standards in view of experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27222/04]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which new health and safety procedures have been put in place at bus stops in Dublin and throughout the country having particular regard to the issues arising from the tragedy at the bus stop on the city quay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27223/04]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals for the future of air transport here with particular reference to Dublin and other airports and required terminal facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27285/04]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Transport the current capacity of the commuter rail services at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey stations in County Kildare; the extent to which capacity has been increased in the past five years; the degree to which further thoughput of passengers is possible or achievable; if full compliance with health and safety requirements and the relief of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 363: 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. [27217/04]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated revenue accruing to the owners of toll roads or bridges to date; the extent to which the State benefits from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27218/04]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of recorded motor accident black spots throughout the country; the most serious of these locations in respect of which no road alignment or other remedial action has been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27219/04]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which it has been established that the Luas has replaced other modes of transport; if its current users are mainly bus, train or motorcar commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27220/04]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Transport if the number of road accidents involving the Luas was anticipated; if so, the extent; if remedial action is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27221/04]

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has quantified the impact of the inadequacy of the Dublin Port tunnel to accommodate higher vehicles with particular reference to the number of such vehicles likely to be forced on to the existing overcrowded streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27224/04]