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Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Transport the daily throughput of commuter rail passengers at Hazelhatch Rail Station, Hazelhatch, County Kildare; the extent to which this has increased in the past five years; the scope for expansion in the next four years; the extent to which it is expected to achieve these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23813/08]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Transport the daily throughput of commuter rail passengers at Leixlip Rail Station, Leixlip, County Kildare; the extent to which this has increased in the past five years; the scope for expansion in the next four years; the extent to which it is expected to achieve these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23814/08]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Transport the daily throughput of commuter rail passengers at Confey Rail Station, Leixlip, County Kildare; the extent to which this has increased in the past five years; the scope for expansion in the next four years; the extent to which it is expected to achieve these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23815/08]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has encouraged or will encourage the use of biofuels throughout public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23816/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which it is expected to achieve the targets set in Transport 21 within time and cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23817/08]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Transport the increase in commuter rail capacity in the past five years; the further increase anticipated in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23819/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken to prevent a recurrence of the fatal bus tragedy in Dublin city in the past few years; if particular lessons or recommendations have been made arising from the accident with particular reference to the location and vulnerability of passengers waiting at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 522: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Meath from a perspective employer, if submitted will suffice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23479/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 523: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to an application for a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23480/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if rent support will be offered to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23681/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare rejects the suggestion that they are not a separate spouse which was the criteria used to refuse their application for one parent family allowance; if she will therefore re-examine the case in view of the fact that they have no money...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when rent supplement will be granted in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23485/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will provide rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23683/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the back to school allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23684/08]

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the potential for the development of Donadea Forest park, castle and outbuildings, County Kildare, for educational and tourism purposes in view of the strong local commitment and the willingness to expand the facilities on a regional basis; if he will consult with other Government...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legislation that exists to protect the welfare of circus animals while they are at their permanent bases here; the number of inspections that have been carried out in each of the past five years to date in 2008; the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23036/08]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if European legislation regarding the welfare of animals during transportation (details supplied) applies to animal circuses here; if so, the number of inspections that have been carried out in each of the past five years to date in 2008; the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23034/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 640: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if priority can or will be given to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare for a prefab and teacher in view of the increased number of pupils seeking enrolment at the school for September 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22635/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 653: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a start-up grant can or will be offered to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22728/08]

Written Answers — Student Support Services: Student Support Services (17 Jun 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 694: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the support services available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will continue when their child transfers to a new school; if the existing support services will continue in view of the child's ongoing educational and welfare needs; if he will ensure that no diminution of such support services will occur; the...