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Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——and have stretchers in hospital corridors.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Government's major achievement is mobile beds and people being treated in hospital car parks.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: While we know he believes it, the Minister of State should take it easy.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A massive speech.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It could not have been further from their minds.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy thinks I am generous. I am overwhelmed.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The poor people who have waited for the past ten years might have a look at a house now.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Far from the accolades the Government was bestowing on itself because there was no vote on the budget, the debate was truncated and there was no opportunity for a vote. That is also the case in this debate. Government Deputies have been patting themselves on the back but what about the motorist? The motorist now contributes €4 billion per annum in tax without including the proceeds from new...

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date of the cross-departmental team on homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4062/05]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action which has been taken to identify and prosecute, if necessary, those landlords who have not registered with the PRTB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4061/05]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to the electronic voting technology; if it is intended to modify, alter or adapt the equipment for alternative use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4299/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who applied for same several months ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4104/05]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance if any action is proposed or intended in respect of Connolly's Folly, Maynooth, County Kildare, which is showing serious signs of deterioration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4295/05]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Transport if a further provisional driving licence can issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4127/05]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which representations, discussions or negotiations have been made or received with reference to the possible preservation or restoration of Donadea Castle and ancillary buildings, having regard to their historical significance. [4287/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any procedures have been put in place to entirely eliminate the escape of methane gas at Main Street, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projected waste management disposal requirements for the future; the extent to which is it expected to meet these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4289/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received any submissions from Kildare County Council in regard to improvement, realignment or replacement of Cope Bridge, Confey, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4291/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which negotiations have been entered into or completed with Kildare County Council with regard to road and bridge realignments at Bond Bridge, Maynooth, County Kildare; if these plans will reach fruition in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4292/05]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 283: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which Ireland's commitment to the Kyoto Protocol has been achieved; his plans for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4293/05]