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Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: What has the Government done about it?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is incompetence.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister looks happy.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The broadcasting Bill is listed for publication in the early summer. Is it necessary to bring that Bill forward in tandem with the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill to provide for all the requirements envisaged during e-consultation?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That is the firm position.

Rail Services. (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this matter. The issue affecting my constituents and many others in the commuter belt in the greater Dublin area is the serious and ongoing problem of overcrowding on commuter trains to and from Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth and Leixlip and the city. Passengers more often than not must remain standing for the...

Rail Services. (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That status is fast disappearing because this Minister is one of the few who has come into the House. I compliment him on doing that because, sadly, it is a dying practice. I urge the Minister to enhance the feeder bus service too because if we are serious about dealing with global warming and road traffic congestion, we must be serious about the alternatives. Trains are the most effective...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he, independently, will offer grant aid to community based groups involved in musical or theatrical productions thereby encouraging the promotion and development of the arts at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5721/07]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent of the discussions he has had with persons involved in the promotion of the arts at local level with a view to establishing local theatres to accommodate the needs of various musical and dramatic societies or groups who have continuously put on shows at local level but who have very often difficulty with accommodation;...

Written Answers — Arts Education: Arts Education (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which his Department is in contact with the Department of Education and Science with a view to promotion of the arts in primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5934/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the degree to which he intends or expects to offer funding to local community, sporting or recreational groups who provide facilities of a sporting, cultural or recreational nature for the youth at local level, thereby meeting an ever growing need in developing areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5722/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he will assist directly with grant aid to promote sporting, recreational or youth clubs in urban and rural areas which currently require such facilities but lack the necessary finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5926/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of applications received in 2007 from the various art, sports and recreational groups here; the extent to which he expects to meet such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5931/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the expected position in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5937/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5938/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5939/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if and when a further application for family reunification will be entertained in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if, having regard to the humanitarian circumstances in this case, he will allow the issue to be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5940/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has information available to him as to the way references to Romania appear on the file of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 having particular regard to the fact that such reference may have created confusion and jeopardised their residency application; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5852/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a review of eligibility for a primary medical certificate will take place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5936/07]