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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when further progress will take place in view of the fact that the tender report was received by his Department in January 2008 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20250/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an application for large scale capital funding was received in his Department for the provision of proposed new primary school facilities at Straffan, County Kildare; the expected progress of same in the next six months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20249/08]

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, first, what is the state of the discussions involving the ESB, EirGrid and perhaps the Government with a view to introducing in the House the legislation to transfer the assets from the ESB to EirGrid?

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Electricity (Transfer of Assets) Bill. Second, the Dalton report has been available for some considerable time and it is listed as promised legislation. When and to what extent have discussions taken place with a view to introducing the legislation to give effect to the recommendations in that report? It is either No. 17 or 18 on the legislative——

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is not a great morning for walking dogs, a Cheann Comhairle, but to ensure the industry is catered for.

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Some of my constituents are interested in that industry.

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On the last two items, there are two fisheries Bills promised, Nos. 37 and 38 on the list, but it appears that one Bill would have covered the two areas. Will the Tánaiste indicate to the House the extent to which the heads of the Bills have been discussed or if they have been discussed? When is it proposed to introduce those Bills to the House?

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important subject and to concur with the sentiments expressed by all speakers. Everyone in the country should be engaged with this matter, having particular regard to the unfortunate occurrences of the past 50 or 60 years, many of which only came to light recently. The veil of secrecy and willing ignorance that used to permeate the question should...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This is not a reflection on the Minister of State or his colleagues. As public representatives, we deal with situations in which people have expressed concerns about child abuse, neglect and welfare, aspects that constitute a major part of an issue that has always been addressed in retrospect. We must address the issue in advance. Barnardos and other groups are promoting the necessary...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: As I was saying when the debate adjourned last evening, the responsibilities likely to fall on the proposed Dublin transport authority, DTA, are great and I hope they do not conflict with other statutory bodies and authorities. I hope we do not end up with a turf war between the various bodies that deal with local issues such as roads, transport and education, as access and transport with...

Overseas Missions. (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Irish deployment in Chad is proceeding according to plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20202/08]

Overseas Missions. (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that adequate communications, supply and transport and other back-up facilities are available to Irish troops on the Chad mission and other similar missions at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/08]

Overseas Missions. (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the deployment of Irish troops to Chad; the strength, existing and anticipated; the degree to which adequate military hardware has been made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20544/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20203/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has plans to increase the strength of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, having particular regard to overseas commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20539/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance when a P21 statement for 2007 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20520/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance if a refund of tax on foot of rental accommodation is due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20521/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the severe shortage of public health nurses in the Celbridge area resulting in neglect of routine health checks for children; if she will address this issue as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20518/08]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the extent to which diesel prices at the pumps are vastly higher than petrol prices; if an investigation has been undertaken to identify the cause of such disparities, having particular regard to the fact that people are encouraged to switch to diesel as a more eco-friendly...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the extent to which multi-national chain stores operating here are charging up to 50% higher prices for food products here than in the UK; if it is intended to take action to identify the cause of such practices; the extent to which it is intended to take action to address...