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Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport the precise policy direction he has given to Iarnród Éireann requiring the provision of parking facilities for motorists wishing to use commuter trains as an alternative means of transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which it is proposed to direct traffic from motorways and national roads (details supplied) to the Dublin Port tunnel, in view of the existing traffic congestion on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9927/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been done to ascertain the way in which best to increase the volume of commuters at Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch rail stations; if these issues are likely to be addressed in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9931/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been done to ascertain the extent to which daily commuter capacity at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey railway stations can be increased, with particular reference to the need to encourage the use of public transport; when steps are likely to be taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9932/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of money accruing from the penalty points system; the use to which such funds have been put; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9922/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of residency status and family re-unification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9900/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects the naturalisation process to be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9901/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the basis for refusal of naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has been in insurable employment in this country for more than five years; in view of the fact that they came to Ireland in 1997, but was not allowed to work until 1999 and has been in continuous employment ever since;...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if notwithstanding his previous decision in the case of person (details supplied) in Dublin 22, he will reconsider this deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9910/05]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review his refusal of refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9911/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa extension will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9912/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high pupil-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has further been drawn to the urgent need to address this pressing issue in order to ensure the achievement of a better ratio at the earliest possible date; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she proposes to take to address the issue of high pupil-teacher ratios with particular reference to the need to bring Ireland into a more favourable position in regard to other European countries; the way in which she expects a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to be affected by improvements she has in mind in...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9896/05]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will obtain a second level school place in their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9897/05]

Written Answers — Firearms Offences: Firearms Offences (12 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the alarming growth in gun crime; his views on the need to take immediate legislative or other steps to ensure stiffer prison sentences for those found in possession of, or proven to have used firearms in the pursuit of crime; if his attention has further been drawn to the significance of...

Written Answers — Firearms Offences: Firearms Offences (12 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 776: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gun crime incidents so far recorded in the past six months; if the type and nature of the weapons used is of particular significance; the action he plans to take to address this most serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11224/05]

Written Answers — Firearms Offences: Firearms Offences (12 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 777: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to address the increasingly serious situation regarding the use of guns for criminal purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11225/05]

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (12 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the Garda authorities following the spate of well organised robberies in the past four months; if he has identified countermeasures to be taken; if he has intimated any such views to the Garda authorities or other security agents or agencies; if he has had discussions with any such bodies in...

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (12 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 778: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he took action arising from the first major robbery in this jurisdiction this year with particular reference to payroll transport, bank and post office security; if he issued any instructions directly to the Garda or other authorities regarding the need to step up security in this area; and if he will make a statement...