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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the specific accommodation for children with autism first became available at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason the teaching and other facilities were not provided; if she will take steps to ensure the immediate provision of such facilities at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the stage of the negotiations between her Department, the Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council in regard to the finalisation of the acquisition of a site for the new school at Kill, County Kildare; her intention to accelerate the process with a view to meeting the accommodation requirements of the school at an early...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the new school and facilities at Kill, County Kildare; the reason for the delay in view of the urgency of the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11034/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to meet the urgent and well documented requirements in respect of permanent accommodation and other facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11037/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to meet the urgent and well documented requirements in respect of permanent accommodation and other facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11038/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be officially opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11039/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which current and future accommodation and other requirements are met or are expected to be met at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11040/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which it is intended to provide financial support and assistance to ensure the continued operation of the full range of facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; her views on the commitments, the ongoing needs and the future requirements of children and adults in this category; her further views on...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (22 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the moneys allocated to Kildare County Council for the maintenance, upkeep and improvement of non-national roads in 2005, 2006 and 2007; the extent to which such allocations are in line with the requirements as set out by the local authority, based on assessment by the local authority; if it is intended to...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy missed one.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is not doing too badly.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is putting pen to paper right now, even as we speak.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I am so impressed. I am getting emotional.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Or four.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: July was mentioned yesterday.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Somebody has.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only scary experience.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Five minutes is not very much to take poetic licence. I agree with my colleague about ensuring that the public interest is maintained at all times. Yesterday I tabled an amendment to the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill to the effect that live broadcasting of proceedings in the House should be provided by way of a Dáil channel. I hope that comes to pass because it will bring the public into...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Fully fledged.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill, on which varying views have been expressed. I was a Member in 1994 when the House sat all night to discuss a Criminal Justice Bill which had caused grave concern in some quarters. I shared this concern, believing that some of the proposed measures might impinge on innocent people who are often the losers in these circumstances. Even...