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Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely. That is exactly why it was abolished.

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Exactly. Too much information was made available and people became too well-informed about their entitlements. As a result a change had to be made. Now, it looks as if another change must be made. I congratulate my constituent, Mr. Chris Glennon, on his appointment to the board. I have no doubt he will be extremely helpful and knowledgeable in that area. I am sad to see he is the latest...

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this matter. This is a particularly tragic story and I thought the Minister for Social and Family Affairs would have been here in person to address it, although that is no reflection on the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen. This is the story of a man and his wife who were self-sufficient. He worked in this country for a...

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He does.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is not true.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He does and he will.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a lousy decision.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There will be several other debates in this regard before the matter is resolved.

Social Welfare Benefits. (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects adequate parking facilities to be provided in the vicinity of all railway stations throughout the commuter belt or enhanced feeder bus services in lieu thereof; the extent to which he expects to encourage and facilitate commuter rail transport in the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35717/06]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of car parking spaces expected to be provided adjacent or convenient to each of the commuter rail stations throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36063/06]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Transport the daily passenger throughput and capacity at the Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin railway stations; the extent to which it is expected to increase such volume in the near future; the amount of car parking currently available; the amount anticipated or required in the short term; and...

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects adequate parking adjacent to all railway stations to become available with particular reference to the need to encourage motorists onto rail transport thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36068/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the future of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names of the lawyers representing members of An Garda Síochána who have been afforded legal representation before the Morris Tribunal; and the amount paid to the aforementioned legal representatives at the latest date for which figures are available. [35882/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the costs to the latest available date paid to lawyers representing him at the Morris Tribunal; the names of the lawyers representing him; and the amount paid to each of the aforementioned. [35883/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa extension can or will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36056/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35943/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which all public transport has wheelchair access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36062/06]