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Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: We are the representatives here.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Tánaiste is aware that traffic conditions around the city are deteriorating at present. The metro Bill was promised last year for publication this year. Although it was to streamline procedures and reduce costs, it appears to have disappeared from the agenda. Is it to be published or will it ever be dealt with? It was to be published this year, but 2006 is now drawing to a close.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: He definitely wants to say something.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (15 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of his Department's decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37933/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who are in receipt of disability allowance for a maximum of one year, two years, three years and so forth respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37639/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount allocated in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 for the provision of park and ride facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37489/06]

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: God forbid anyone would be held accountable.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is envisaged that the Metro will be entirely funded by way of PPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37230/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the graduate entry medical training scheme will commence in the next academic year. [37225/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the graduate entry doctor training scheme will be subsidised; and the extent to which it will be subsidised. [37226/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the anticipated cost per annum to students entering the planned graduate entry doctor training scheme. [37227/06]

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I welcome the belated opportunity to speak on Transport 21, although given the policy was announced more than one year ago, it is a shame we are only now making statements on it. This is a sterile and futile way of discussing a policy which merits a proper debate on the enormous investments it proposes on behalf of the taxpayer. I regret the Minister for Transport, who is responsible for...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Deputy will know all about them.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: When is it intended to commence Operation Freeflow? I ask the Tánaiste to respond to calls from this side of the House to introduce it early, particularly in the vicinity of the M50 where conditions are appalling.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: There should be.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I believe the Tánaiste would like to answer.

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (8 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 23: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36620/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 125: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the report published in October 2006 by Sir Nicholas Stern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36619/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Projects: Light Rail Projects (8 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a figure for the estimated cost of the Luas projects proposed under Transport 21; the way this project will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36944/06]

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: This morning Deputy Kenny raised the issue of congestion on the M50 and the need to raise the barrier when traffic gets very congested. The Government has promised that we will move to electronic tolling by 2008, which requires enabling legislation. When will that legislation be published?