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Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to combat the rise in drug associated crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47640/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the one-parent family allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47605/08]

Written Answers — State Laboratories: State Laboratories (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the State laboratories at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare were first opened; when it is expected that the facilities there will become fully operational; the reason the full scale of laboratory facilities has not been implemented to date, while samples have to be sent abroad; the cost of these facilities and the...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way he proposes to address the issue of reduced woodwork places at a school in County Kildare resulting in loss of woodwork classes in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare a first year student who began woodwork class in September 2008 and who has lost their place due to the reduction in teaching staff...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This is different.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Mañana.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Mañana.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach advised the House a couple of days ago regarding proposed legislation on estate management companies, with the original target being that the legislation would come before the House by the end of this session. Will the Tánaiste update us as to whether a finalisation of the heads has been reached and if we are likely to see it early in the new year? Another issue is close to...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Next year?

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The way the Government is going, we will be dealing with everything next year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: We were told the legislation for the estate management companies was imminent. What does that mean? Will it be next year?

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: If imminent refers to next year, God help the country.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, and happy Christmas.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: At least it was a national plan.

Written Answers — Transport Infrastructure Projects: Transport Infrastructure Projects (17 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Transport the degree to which the original objectives set out in Transport 21 remain achievable in full within the projected timeframe; if the progress to date is in accord with projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46396/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport the scale, scope and extent of discussions he, his Department or other Government Departments or representatives thereof have had with companies (details supplied) in the context of the recent takeover bid for Aer Lingus; if an improved or enhanced offer or offers in respect of Government shareholdings has been made; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport his preferred options for the future development of air passenger transport to and from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47226/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with management or agents of a company (details supplied) in the context of speculation on the future of Aer Lingus; if the reinstatement of Aer Lingus flights from Shannon is part of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47227/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of meetings or contacts he has had with representatives of airlines in the context of the future development and structure of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47228/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport the number and nature of meetings he has had with persons, groups, bodies or agencies involved in a possible takeover or purchase of share options in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47229/08]