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Written Answers — Transport Initiatives: Transport Initiatives (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in regard to his announcement of 20 October 2005 that from now on there will be [i]ex-ante[/i] evaluations including economic cost-benefit appraisal for all projects above €30 million, his views on if the various projects as part of the Transport 21 initiative announced by the Government on 1 November 2005 were subject to such evaluation...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the proposed development at Thornton Hall has passed the preliminary PPP appraisal stage and been approved by the NDFA as suitable for PPP procurement. [35924/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent and cost of associated infrastructure works required to facilitate the construction of a prison at Thornton Hall, specifically in relation to road widening, provision of mains sewage, water, electricity, broadband (details supplied) and gas supply. [35925/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Part 8 planning will be required to compulsory purchase land from residents in the area around the proposed prison site and on all approach roads to the site to facilitate road widening and provision of services; if so, the number of residents that will be affected and the amount same will cost. [35926/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is envisaged that other services will be provided at Thornton Hall or will the excess land be sold; the reason it was necessary to purchase such a large site and his plans to develop the site further. [35927/05]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the persons on whose orders and instructions Thornton Hall has been boarded up; the reason various outbuildings on the grounds of the house have been destroyed and the position regarding the stone; his plans with regard to cutting down trees on the site; if he proposes to effectively demolish Thornton Hall and its...

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Let the Tánaiste answer.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: On a point of order, the Government's own accounts show it has made a windfall gain of €100 million——

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: ——on rising fuel costs by the ESB and Bord Gáis. Deputy Rabbitte's question is simple. Will some of that €100 million windfall be given back to our old age pensioners?

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: It is topical question and is perfectly valid on the Order of Business.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Will some of that €100 million be given back on 7 December to our old age pensioners? It is a simple question.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Doubling the fuel allowance would cost approximately €80 million. It has already made a windfall gain of €100 million——

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: ——on raising ESB and gas charges.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: We are asking the Tánaiste a topical question. Is the Government prepared to give that back to older people?

Public Facilities Access. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. The Taoiseach and the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism must answer questions as to why the National Aquatic Centre pool at Abbotstown, which has cost the taxpayer more than €60 million so far, is off-limits to people with a severe physical disability, including the children of Scoil Mochua in Clondalkin, a...

Public Facilities Access. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: What about the pupils of Scoil Mochua?

Public Facilities Access. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: What about Scoil Mochua?

Public Facilities Access. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: They cannot access the facilities.

Public Facilities Access. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Will the Government publish the report?

Public Facilities Access. (24 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: When will it be published?