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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is his intention to proceed with, as planned and within the time scale identified, all aspects of Transport 21 as incorporated in the national development plan in respect of rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40347/08]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he will consider extending the rural transport scheme, with particular reference to the need to facilitate those entitled to free travel but unable to access same due to lack of public transport; the number and location of such schemes already in operation; his proposals to use these as a template in the future; and if he...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the costs associated with air travel with a view to ensuring that an island nation is adequately catered for in terms of competitiveness on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40348/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy, frequency and capability of air transport to meet the ongoing requirements of an island nation in an increasingly competitive aviation sector; if airport costs and charges here are sufficiently competitive to meet the challenges of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40349/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport if the previously announced intended expenditure in respect of the development of the rail services is expected to proceed on target; if priorities have been set; the way these priorities will affect provincial and commuter rail development infrastructure; if he has had discussions with the service providers in this regard; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is intended to enhance bus services to include new urban developments not currently in receipt of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40343/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has revised his projections in respect of public rail and bus transport; the degree to which he will provide the necessary funding commensurate with his Department's projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40350/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has devolved policy matters to bodies under the aegis of his Department such as the National Roads Authority or other similar bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40351/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he has taken in conjunction with his EU colleagues to prevent speculation in the oil market resulting in increased costs to consumers, including the domestic and transport sectors, and with the objective of ensuring that current price reductions on the world markets are reflected in the prices...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Let him go on, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Given the number of pipe bombs being discovered in the towns and cities of this country, is there any intention to bring the explosives Bill to the House with some kind of urgency to deal with them in a factored distribution?

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It was a partial detonation but there could be more. On the concerns expressed by people about access to health and personal services, there is a Bill to clarify and update eligibility to health and social services. Could the Tánaiste indicate if she intends to bring in that Bill? The legislation to give effect to certain provisions of the United Nations Convention against Transnational...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I know I should not but I think the Ceann Comhairle would like to hear it.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I think you would.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The head of Europol gave appalling information to the effect that Europol relies on information gleaned from journalists because of insufficient procedures being put in place by the member state governments.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Tánaiste have answers to all those questions? We read a long list of legislation here at the opening of every session and I do not know whether the Government ever intends to bring some of this legislation into the House. If it is not the intention to bring it in, why put it on the legislative programme?

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to you.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is correct. It takes a long time.

Written Answers — Bail Law: Bail Law (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he proposes to take, legislatively or otherwise, to ensue that no person charged with such serious crimes as murder, rape, grievous bodily harm or any form of gun crime are granted bail by the Courts in cases were the Garda Síochána express concerns that they will re-offend or intimidate witnesses, thereby...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that An Garda Síochána have ready access to all modern technology with particular reference to their needs in the fight against crime; if all communication technology promised has been or will be provided; if the patrol and motorcycle fleet are fully operational and in sufficient numbers to meet...