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Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: That is called selective reporting.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Taoiseach should answer the first question first.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister excluded them. Less crime is still being detected.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the reversal of Government policy in abandoning the long-promised introduction of meaningful competition in the bus market in Dublin, the sacrifice of the public interest to vested interests and the immediate need to put vast numbers of additional buses on the streets of Dublin.

Order of Business. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: More vested interests.

Aviation Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: This issue has been debated at some length in the Seanad and in this House on Second and Committee Stages. I again, with Deputy Shortall, make this plea on Report Stage. We genuinely believe that a significant wrong will be included in this Bill. It is contrary to natural justice. I tabled a composite amendment to the effect that no liability would be created on the owner of an aircraft...

Aviation Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Of course they did.

Aviation Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: That is outrageous.

Aviation Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The fact that it has not impacted negatively since its introduction does not mean that it is not a timebomb waiting for us. All it takes is one example of a grounded aircraft for Ireland to become a no-go area for other aircraft. That is the danger. It is not that it has not happened so far, but that it may happen and if so, we will become the pariah of the aviation industry. This is an...

Aviation Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(c) in section 43 by adding the following new subsection (3): "(3) Nothing in this section shall create a liability on the owner of an aircraft unless that owner was also the operator of the aircraft at the time the charge was incurred, except where the owner is unable to establish that some other person was...

Aviation Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I said on Second Stage that the public at large had no idea we were discussing this Bill and could not care less. While it is arcane, technical and not easily grasped by the majority of people who have no interest in aviation or how it is organised, nevertheless it is important legislation for the aviation industry and for every one who travels by air. Eurocontrol does a very important job on...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange to have the mast on Stepaside Garda station removed as it is out of keeping with the surrounding village. [10652/06]

Written Answers — Driver Licensing: Driver Licensing (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Transport the driving licence requirements for the driving of coaches here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10408/06]

Written Answers — Driver Licensing: Driver Licensing (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Transport the procedure for ensuring that the licensing requirements of drivers of all categories of vehicles, who have acquired their licences outside of Ireland, are equivalent to Irish requirements; the way in which this is enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10409/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce on the spot fines for tachograph offences; the way in which this will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10035/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Transport if the National Roads Authority will continue to compile the annual road traffic collision data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10052/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 2 March 2006, the breakdown of the infringements of tachograph and vehicle checks as inspected by transport officers which occurred within and outside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10151/06]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Transport the mechanism by which funding for park and ride facilities in the GDA will be allocated in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10263/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations which apply to the driving of coaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10407/06]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (21 Mar 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Transport if the Phoenix Park rail tunnel has been upgraded since 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10632/06]