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Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (12 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has finalised his proposals for public and private broadcasting in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28052/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of departmental sex education and related initiatives in place; the number of schools which implement these initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27547/05]

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that all colleges in the third level sector are assured that any private fundraising they engage in will not result in their direct funding from the Exchequer being cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27573/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Transport when legislation to enable the introduction of a nationwide network of private speed cameras is anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28042/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made regarding the introduction of a nationwide network of private speed cameras following the Cabinet's approval of the scheme over the summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28042/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received any of the reports following on various investigations into the County Meath school bus crash. [27389/05]

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 539: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authorities have fire fighting equipment adequate to deal with fires in high-rise buildings; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the equipment available and the heights attainable by fire fighters is in line with that available in other EU countries; and if he will...

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Is there a difference in law between random breath testing to detect whether or not a person has been drinking and random speed testing with a roadside speed gun?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I merely wonder whether there is an answer.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Even the speed testing is constantly being challenged.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I welcome the increase. The Minister is correct that the potential for damages is enormous. The port tunnel comes to mind. Does the definition of a public road include a tunnel? Would the port tunnel be covered and are there other kinds of infrastructure that would not come under that heading?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Is there other potential infrastructural work that would not come under the heading of a public road?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Is it about parking?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I did not discuss it. When was it discussed?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: May I discuss it now?

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I move amendment No. 94: In page 50, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following: "(b) requirements for the maintenance and inspection of railway infrastructure, rail track, permanent way and rolling stock, (c) the maximum carrying capacity for both passenger and freight trains, (d) the maximum hours of work and the minimum hours of rest for safety critical staff,". This section provides...

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I was not aware of that.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: The amendment has not been discussed.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: The Chair did not give me an opportunity to speak on them. This is the first opportunity I have had.

Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report Stage (Resumed). (11 Oct 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I understand that but now is my opportunity to speak.