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

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will set out standards for the location and quality of bus stops and shelters throughout the greater Dublin area, having particular regard to the need to encourage the general public to use public transport to a greater extent; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [36065/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which in the short term, he expects the provision of an adequate feeder bus service to all commuter rail stations to encourage greater use of the rail service, thereby alleviating road traffic congestion and travel times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36066/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to be increased in the short term at all rail stations throughout the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36067/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of increased air flights between Dublin and the rest of the country with particular reference to the development of a modern air taxi service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36069/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take to encourage competition in air transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36070/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the future of Aer Lingus and the development of air transport generally. [36071/06]

Official Engagements. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There is no such circumvention. One needs an answer.

Official Engagements. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Official Engagements. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Everything is out of order today. I have tabled a number of questions to the relevant line Ministers on the matters in question and have received answers. Does the serious growth in the illegal drug trade throughout the country now warrant the sub-committee meeting on a more regular basis? Can a report be made available to the sub-committee indicating the seriousness of the situation and...

Official Engagements. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It does not look like that.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: They are failing to do it.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Another dying wasp.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Do something about it.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It was magic.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is provided the answer is correct.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is. That is a sure sign of it.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: A year ago the postal services Bill was promised. Last week the Tánaiste said it was not promised. On the legislative programme published at the time, which I have, it was promised. Perhaps the Taoiseach will indicate how, in the space of a year, legislation that was promised is no longer promised and for what reason——

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: ——given, particularly, the need to address the issue of the postal services and the internal problems in An Post at any given time and the whole structure——

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise two other items. I receive countless complaints, as I am sure everybody else does, from all over the country about ESB bills being estimated whereby the consumer has to pay the accumulated increases——

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I have. The relevant legislation can be dealt with in the context of a debate on the single electricity market Bill.