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Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: ——we will take care of them, but we will not do so at the expense of undermining Ireland's position vis-À-vis the European and world economies. We will balance the serious environmental agenda, to which my colleagues in government and I subscribe, in a way that sustains Ireland's competitiveness in the global economy.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The whole world believes it.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy knows that most countries are reducing their emissions by building nuclear power stations, but that would not sit well with the Green Party which wants it every way.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Of course, we will.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Shouting at me will not make the answer easier to understand.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The answer is straightforward — we will meet our targets. We are committed to doing so.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy should not forget that Liam Kavanagh put the deal together.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Liam Kavanagh put it together.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Members should know the facts.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Rabbitte is only a three card trick man.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: There will not. Deputy Rabbitte should not be disingenuous.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Let him answer.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Aviation Authority was not identified as an early mover under the decentralisation programme. As such plans to decentralise staff to Shannon, including the acquisition of a suitable site, have yet to be progressed.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Legislation regarding road openings is contained in a number of enactments including, most recently, the Communications Regulation Act, 2002 which provides the statutory framework for the control of road openings by telecommunications operators. That Act is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. My officials and those of the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: In April 2006 I requested that Iarnród Éireann undertake a feasibility study into a rail link to Shannon Airport. I understand that the company engaged consultants to undertake this work and a steering group was established, which included a wide range of local interests, to oversee the study. I understand that a draft final report has been prepared and is being considered by the Steering...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Railway Procurement Agency is currently looking at a number of options for the alignment in this area and is engaged in consultation with stakeholders on the best design solution for Ballymun. No decision has yet been made by the Board of the RPA on the proposed method of construction. The RPA will in due course submit an application for a Railway Order to An Bord Pleanála and it will...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The location of stations on the railway network is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The scheduling and timetabling of trains is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann who has statutory responsibility in this area.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together. Under the Dublin Airport Authority's (DAA) Capital Investment Programme, Terminal Two and associated pier facilities (Pier E) will be provided close to the existing terminal. Fingal County Council granted planning permission for the project in October 2006 and this is now under appeal to An Bord Pleanála. I am assured that the DAA is...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: As I stated in reply to Question No. 12 of 2 November 2006, the range of offences in the Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975 which may be enforced by local authority traffic wardens was expanded by statutory amendments made in 2002 and 2006. Three specified offences, one of which relates to display of an NCT disc and two which relate to motor tax disc offences, have not yet been...