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Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We expect to publish it this session.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We expect that Bill to be published early next year.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is not possible to say when that Bill will be brought before the House.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information is being sought.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: No legislation has been promised in that area to date. We have agreed to establish an all-party committee to deal with the issue. Such matters can be discussed at that forum.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The legislation is promised for this session. The money will be made available.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, is responsible for inland fisheries.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: There is a reply but I will not give it.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Finance will deliver his Budget Statement on Wednesday, 5 December next. I am not sure why this has come as such a surprise to the Opposition.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: These changes are being made on foot of recommendations made by the Committee of Public Accounts.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am sure the Minister will——

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The committee was claiming credit for it. I am sure the Minister, Deputy Cowen, will take on board what Deputy Burton has said as he tries to be as helpful as possible to the Opposition in his usual manner.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Finance will try to facilitate the Opposition as much as possible within the normal confines of budget secrecy, which applies to Ministers as well as the Opposition.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I will raise that matter with the Minister concerned.

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I want to assure the Deputy that I am aware of concerns expressed relating to the change of Coast Guard functions that I recently announced for Malin Head Marine Rescue Coordination Sub Centre as part of the enhancement of the marine emergency response capability in Ireland. There is no suggestion that Malin (or indeed, Valentia) will be closed or be disposed of as Irish Coast Guard...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The following amounts have been spent by my Department on travel and subsistence. 1 January to 30 September 2006 — €2,746,111.89. 1 January to 30 September 2007 — €1,122,223.33. The reason for the decrease in expenditure in 2007 is the transfer of functions to the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the development of a Luas line from St Stephen's Green to Liffey Junction, using the old Broadstone railway alignment. This is consistent with the long-term transportation strategy for the Greater Dublin Area in the Dublin Transportation Initiative (1995) and in the Dublin Transportation Office's strategy A Platform for Change (2001), both of which envisaged the old...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Both the enforcement of the Road Traffic Acts and the operation of the Courts are a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The option to pay an applicable fixed charge for certain road traffic offences and to receive a reduced number of penalty points is available in lieu of going to court and the choice in each case is a matter for the individual. The hearing of a...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: At a recent meeting with Mr. Joe Gantly, Chairman of the Cork Airport Authority, I discussed with him the appropriate conditions for airport restructuring under the State Airports Act 2004 . Under the Act, as the Deputy will be aware, both I and the Minister for Finance will have to be satisfied as to the financial and operational readiness of the airport before any assets can transfer to the...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I start by acknowledging the apology that the Minister proffered in the House this morning to all the women concerned in this. It was typical of the Minister and also typical of her to respond so quickly and to be accountable to the House as regards this particular matter. There is no excusing the pain and fear which has been visited on the women concerned, who were given the all clear when...