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Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the recent sad loss of Shannon Airport's Heathrow landing slots, when is it intended to introduce the new aviation commission, lest there be further losses in that area? It is promised legislation and it could be fortuitous to bring it into the House as soon as possible.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It could be related to safety. It is a belt and braces job.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Guy Fawkes.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is disgraceful.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if arising from previous years experience, he will expand or extend the remit of the CLÁR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26829/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals for expenditure under the CLÁR scheme in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26830/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he expects to assist by way of financial support various community based groups involved in combating drug abuse in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26629/07]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he has taken to date to address rural depopulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26833/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he has financially supported or assisted rural transport initiatives to date; his future proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26628/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to enhance the rural transport option with particular reference to areas not covered by public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26838/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way his Department can assist with community alert or alarm for the elderly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26837/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a C45 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26841/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of requests for access to drug treatment programmes before her Department; the average waiting time taken to accommodate such requests; when she expects to be able to meet in full such requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26836/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he has or intends to offer financial assistance to community groups attempting to combat anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of urban based support programmes set up by his Department in the past twelve months; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26826/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he proposes to support community based organisations in County Kildare in the next twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26827/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which urban or rural community groups in County Kildare are expected to qualify for grant aid under the various schemes run by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26828/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the full extent of the community based programmes run or funded by his Department; his intentions to expand or extend such activity in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26831/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which the decentralisation programme for his Department has progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26832/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of community based schemes involved in drug rehabilitation funded by his Department in 2007; the extent to which he proposes to increase such support with a view to dealing with the drugs issue for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26834/07]