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Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the Minister's assessment because practical experience is an issue that has repeatedly arisen before those of us who have worked in local authorities. Once upon a time I was told never to challenge a person on technical grounds only to discover that it is always safe to do so because by doing so one immediately hears where the practical and the technical meet — if they meet....

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the Minister that defaulters do not comply with the regulations set down and cause serious danger to members of the public or whoever occupies the building or buildings. They may not provide adequate access in the correct manner. Now that we have arrived at this section the Minister might like to comment on my earlier query on the strength of buildings. The relevant authority...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I support the proposal. The deterrent provided for should be sufficient to make an impact on perpetrators of breaches. In this period of inflated values in the construction sector, the proposal is reasonable.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to enhance safety on the motorways with particular reference to procedures to be followed such as early warning in the event of accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12625/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Transport the efforts made to enhance and improve motorway safety in bad driving conditions with particular reference to visibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13005/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Transport if statistics show the category of drivers with the worst road traffic accident rate; if this identifies persons on provisional licences or those within the first five years of achieving a full licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12999/07]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he can take in the interim to address the issue of road traffic congestion in anticipation of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12626/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will accept a new application for family reunification in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the fact that their sons already have been awarded residency status and having particular regard to the family's good standing in the local community and local school and that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13018/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she or her Department have received correspondence from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Dún Laoghaire in relation to the urgent need for investment and accelerated implementation of the dementia manifesto; her plans to address this issue in early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12546/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a new surgery will be offered to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 who did not receive notification of same from the hospital in time due to irregular postal service delivery in their area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12547/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Investigations: Health Service Investigations (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent tragic death of a mother and her baby at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; if decisions have been taken to address the issues leading to the tragedy; if she will take action to prevent a recurrence; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence in her Department regarding fees for services under public community drug schemes from various individuals or pharmacies; her plans to address this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12549/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a domiciliary care allowance application will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13015/07]

Written Answers — Energy Market: Energy Market (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the recent report by the EU Competition Directorate that found Ireland has the second least transparent electricity market in western Europe and which warned that the threat of market power abuse is high, in view of his role fostering competition in industry here; the steps he will take to ensure...

Written Answers — Energy Market: Energy Market (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the recent report by the EU Competition Directorate that found Ireland has the second least transparent electricity market in western Europe and warned that the threat of market power abuse is high; the steps he will take to ensure the market becomes more transparent and the threat of market power...

Written Answers — Power Stations: Power Stations (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether, following his recent comments to a magazine (details supplied) that the ESB Aghada plant will cost between €350 and €400 million, other companies have produced equivalent power stations, such as the two Huntstown power stations built for €250 million; if he has enquired of the ESB...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Dublin Airport and the development of air transport nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13010/07]

Written Answers — Rail Safety: Rail Safety (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied regarding compliance with health and safety regulations on all commuter trains serving County Kildare; if it is intended to introduce improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13000/07]

Written Answers — Rail Safety: Rail Safety (3 Apr 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he can further increase the daily passenger capacity at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin and Athy, County Kildare rail stations with a view to achieving the maximum possible throughput of passengers thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a...