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Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the extent of military hardware available to Irish troops on all overseas missions at present is adequate to meet military as well as health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20542/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and location of Irish troop deployments on overseas missions; the strength and nature of the mission in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20543/08]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20519/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will be granted special leave to remain in the State notwithstanding the fact that their parents who have residency status here propose to emigrate to Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20523/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is permissible for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is resident here on foot of a work permit and stamp one status to travel to Spain for one week and return to Ireland without interfering with their status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20527/08]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the extent to which diesel prices at the pumps are vastly higher than petrol prices; if an investigation has been undertaken to identify the cause of such disparities having particular regard to the fact that people are encouraged to switch to diesel as a more eco-friendly...

Overseas Missions. (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Irish deployment in Chad is proceeding according to plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20202/08]

Overseas Missions. (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that adequate communications, supply and transport and other back-up facilities are available to Irish troops on the Chad mission and other similar missions at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/08]

Overseas Missions. (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the deployment of Irish troops to Chad; the strength, existing and anticipated; the degree to which adequate military hardware has been made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20544/08]

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This is not a reflection on the Minister of State or his colleagues. As public representatives, we deal with situations in which people have expressed concerns about child abuse, neglect and welfare, aspects that constitute a major part of an issue that has always been addressed in retrospect. We must address the issue in advance. Barnardos and other groups are promoting the necessary...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: As I was saying when the debate adjourned last evening, the responsibilities likely to fall on the proposed Dublin transport authority, DTA, are great and I hope they do not conflict with other statutory bodies and authorities. I hope we do not end up with a turf war between the various bodies that deal with local issues such as roads, transport and education, as access and transport with...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important subject and to concur with the sentiments expressed by all speakers. Everyone in the country should be engaged with this matter, having particular regard to the unfortunate occurrences of the past 50 or 60 years, many of which only came to light recently. The veil of secrecy and willing ignorance that used to permeate the question should...

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, first, what is the state of the discussions involving the ESB, EirGrid and perhaps the Government with a view to introducing in the House the legislation to transfer the assets from the ESB to EirGrid?

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Electricity (Transfer of Assets) Bill. Second, the Dalton report has been available for some considerable time and it is listed as promised legislation. When and to what extent have discussions taken place with a view to introducing the legislation to give effect to the recommendations in that report? It is either No. 17 or 18 on the legislative——

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is not a great morning for walking dogs, a Cheann Comhairle, but to ensure the industry is catered for.

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Some of my constituents are interested in that industry.

Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On the last two items, there are two fisheries Bills promised, Nos. 37 and 38 on the list, but it appears that one Bill would have covered the two areas. Will the Tánaiste indicate to the House the extent to which the heads of the Bills have been discussed or if they have been discussed? When is it proposed to introduce those Bills to the House?

Social Welfare Appeals. (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Deputy O'Mahony for sharing time. I am glad to be able to support his call in respect of this matter, which I raised on the Adjournment some time ago. I compliment the Minister on coming before the House to reply to this matter. That is a dying practice among her colleagues nowadays. As a caring person, the Minister will be more aware than others of what is involved where a person...

Social Welfare Appeals. (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be applied retrospectively?