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Written Answers — Extradition Warrants: Extradition Warrants (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of extradition warrants issued in each of the past five years to date; the number served or executed; the number pending; the number that related to organised criminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21405/08]

Written Answers — Extradition Warrants: Extradition Warrants (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of warrants issued in respect of criminals residing outside this jurisdiction in each of the past five years; the number served and extraditions arising therefrom in each period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21406/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is common practice for members of organised criminal gangs to obtain bail even in respect of subsequent offences while on bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21408/08]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda Síochána; his plans for an increase in line with the obvious increased criminal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when it is expected that the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare will become operational; the degree to which Garda strength there has been identified and agreed; if the station is expected to become a divisional headquarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21411/08]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I will share time with Deputies Tom Hayes and Brian Hayes. I will not mention any specific schools in my constituency because over the past ten years I have raised by way of parliamentary question the issue of the pupil-teacher ratio time and time again. I got the same reply time after time, explaining to me that the Government was spending more money than in 1997 and that more resources...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I thank my colleague for sharing time. I do not know why we are having statements on the Constituency Commission's report after it has been produced. I hate to think what has been cooked underneath the counter. I am sure the Acting Chairman has a passing interest in these matters, especially if it should transpire that any constituency would be seriously and materially affected in anything...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: One can do considerable damage in one minute.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Some have been won in injury time. The current approach to boundary revisions is the fairest possible system. I am deeply suspicious when a debate of this nature is ordered in the House because if it is a case of uisce faoi thalamh, it is dangerous. One never knows when there will be a burst resulting in a flood. If something akin to uisce faoi thalamh is pending, I hope the whole place...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: With my vast experience in that area, I should be able to help the Deputy.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy has a great memory.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is trying to answer the question.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: In a certain sense, they might be.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation in the justice area, the Money Laundering Bill has been promised for some time. Given the need for that legislation, I ask the Taoiseach to indicate whether it is likely to be included in the priority list to which he referred in his earlier reply to Deputy Charlie Flanagan. On the issue of the transfer of assets from the ESB to EirGrid, what is the likelihood of...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I have not finished yet. There is one last item, which the Ceann Comhairle will enjoy. This is especially for him. The Curragh of Kildare Bill has been promised faithfully and repeatedly for at least six years. When does a promise become a reality?

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle would like to have the issue resolved and the Taoiseach would be doing the nation a great service if he would tell us when the Bill will become reality, along with the other two I mentioned.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: A total of 34,000 extra administrative staff have been employed in the HSE.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (27 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of funding affecting all local authorities; if he has proposals to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20766/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a commitment (details supplied) to the effect that he would take responsibility for parliamentary questions relating to the administration and policy of local authorities thereby ensuring openness, accountability and transparency; and if he will make a statement on the...