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Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: This is a valid one.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Could it have been possible that the Green Party members were carrying out one of those experiments in the privacy of their own homes? They appear to have been vaporised and to have disappeared completely from vision, and they only come into the House occasionally. Alternatively, perhaps they are snuggled in the bosom of Fianna Fáil and have been strangled in the process.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: A mirage.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It would.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister wants to withdraw it.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister should also withdraw his remark.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That would not be hard.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport the degree to which it is expected to proceed with all of the proposals contained in Transport 21 in view of the ongoing economic indicators; if it is intended to place particular emphasis on those areas expected to be job creative as well as on long-term economic benefits; if it is intended to re-arrange any of the targets contained in the...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is intended to enhance or reduce or otherwise alter the proposals contained in Transport 21; if it is intended to proceed with the project on time and within budgetary targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13977/09]

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which it is intended to proceed with the full complement of proposals contained in Transport 21; if it is the intention to deliver the programme in full without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13978/09]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Transport the facilities envisaged for maintenance or overhaul of aircraft at Dublin Airport in the future; if it is intended to encourage the restoration of facilities provided by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13982/09]

Written Answers — Transport Costs: Transport Costs (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken or proposes to take to reduce transport costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13737/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a full permanent medical card will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14006/09]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the restoration of the rail link between Sallins and Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/09]

Written Answers — Transport Industry: Transport Industry (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has plans to reduce costs to the transport industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13974/09]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to meet budgetary requirements arising from road development proposals contained in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13975/09]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is intended to increase, improve or expand the range and frequency of bus services in view of the fact that recent budgetary constraints have brought about a reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13976/09]

Written Answers — Transport Services: Transport Services (2 Apr 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which it is intended or expected to encourage air, bus and rail passenger transport to compete in the future with particular reference to the need to reduce travel times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13979/09]