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Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste's memory is very good regarding most other matters. I thought he would have remembered those things.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The tent will be full.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. The points I will make are not personal to the excellent Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I listened carefully as Deputy Mansergh spoke about a rail link from Tipperary to Galway and the races at Ballybrit. I could see Deputy Finian McGrath's interest was sparked because he expects to be in the tent next year. It will be a narrower and longer tent.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There will be soft drinks for the late arrivals. I cannot understand the shrieks of indignation from Government backbenchers that the Opposition should have the neck to raise questions about the validity of some of the proposals in Transport 21. Opposition Members are entitled to raise these concerns and we are correct to do so. This is the Government that gave us the tunnel that could not...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It happened after the 2002 general election, in which instance it was severe and lasted for almost two years. This particular outbreak of the same disease may require a period of isolation in a quiet area with no questions asked. The Government backbenchers are not well. There is a unanimous proclamation of support for public transport. Why, then, is adequate car parking not available at...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I had plenty of inspiration.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of energy to meet the country's electricity needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29192/07]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of the postal service in the future; his plans for the utilisation of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects 100% high speed broadband availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28912/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a P21 will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare for the year ending 31 December 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29201/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received in his Department for work permits in the 12 months to date; the extent to which this compares with the previous 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29200/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the habitual residency clause is being used to exclude a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29218/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the correct rent support payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has three children and who is in arrears with rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29221/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent of entitlement to a higher education grant in respect of holders of stamp four residency status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29199/07]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if unilaterally or in co-operation with his colleagues at EU level, he has examined means of protecting children from abuse through the Internet with particular reference to Internet grooming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29191/07]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite the issue of stamp four status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare given that their representatives have provided all documentary evidence required and having particular regard to their personal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29202/07]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if stamp four or travel documentation will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath who is waiting a decision under subsidiary protection rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Nov 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 18 October 2007, the position regarding the application for naturalisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29204/07]