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Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The legislation governing any sale of Aer Lingus requires that a motion first come before the Dáil for discussion and approval outlining the general principles that will underpin its circumstances. Since the sale is planned for September, will the Tánaiste state when that motion will come before the Dáil?

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outstanding issues to be dealt with by Bulgaria before that State may become a member of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25152/06]

Written Answers — United Nations Agencies: United Nations Agencies (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the new UN Human Rights Council will begin its work; the composition of the new UN Human Rights Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to date by his Department to plan, design or develop quality bus corridors in Galway city; when such facilities will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25387/06]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by his Department to local authorities in Galway to develop park and ride facilities for the city; the amount allocated for this purpose over the past five years; the number and location of park and ride facilities in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25388/06]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Transport the number, location and destination of origin of, stage-carriage and rural bus services currently provided by Bus Éireann in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/06]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of city bus services and the routes serviced by Bus Éireann in Galway City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25390/06]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (29 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding which was allocated to rural transport schemes in County Galway in each of the past five years; the corresponding number of transport routes operated in this time; the average number of passengers facilitated by these routes; and the safety and standard guidelines set out by his Department in the operation of these transport routes....

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I wish to share time with Deputy Finian McGrath. This is just another chapter in the very long saga of blood contamination that has been going on for approximately 15 years. As each chapter has unfolded, we have had debates and discussed compensation legislation in the House. We have also debated the report on the causes of blood contamination. On each occasion, we must remind ourselves once...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Indeed.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I am glad that, based on what has been said here in the past two days, the Government recognises that it was totally inappropriate to introduce this amendment. I acknowledge that none of us are competent to judge whether it fits the bill. Fine Gael proposes that we remove the offending sections because it is unacceptable that we are suddenly handed amendments of this sort. After months of...

Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: This is democracy in action.

Written Answers — School Evaluations: School Evaluations (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole school evaluations of post primary schools published to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25735/06]

Written Answers — Disruptive Students: Disruptive Students (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the National Educational Welfare Board will complete the guidelines for schools on codes of behaviour; when this work was commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25797/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received a letter from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16 dated 28 June 2006; and the way in which he will respond to the issues raised. [26240/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Transport if the National Drivers File automatically transmits information to the Gardaí PULSE system in relation to the penalty point system; if it is not automatic, the way in which information is transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25787/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to whether the number of penalty points awarded to a motorist is available to members of the Gardaí from the National Drivers File; the way in which this information is available to the latter; the manner in which Gardaí can access data from the National Drivers File; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reached a decision on the maximum height of trucks permitted on roads here; when same will be announced; if this will impact on Dublin City Council policy in respect of the Dublin Port Tunnel and the management of traffic in Dublin City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made on establishing a reciprocal arrangement with Northern Ireland for the awarding of penalty points; when a workable regime is expected to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25694/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Jul 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether, following a lapse of 14 years since the last publication of the rules of the road, it is appropriate to give 28 days for public submissions; if he will extend the deadline to facilitate organisations wishing to make comprehensive submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/06]