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Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Was the Deputy not there?

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That will be reassuring to next year's candidates.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important issue which affects our daily lives. Some of us have been around long enough to see how time has passed and the changes that have taken place. I attended a public meeting several years ago at which a proposal was put from the floor on using the railway line and the canal for road transport. Thankfully, the proposal was never...

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle will be glad to know I am not going to ask about diesel prices this morning. I am not even going to ask about the pharmacy Bill and the discussions with the pharmacists. I am not going to ask the Tánaiste to come back to me regarding the update on her discussions with Commissioner Mandelson, although she promised to do that. However, I am going to ask about the...

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Even the Minister for Foreign Affairs would be incapable of dealing with that.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I have. The Ceann Comhairle will be glad to know I do not intend to read out the titles of the 36 Bills. I have a composite question for the Taoiseach. Will there be an evaluation of the proposed programme for justice to determine whether steps can be taken to combat crime and bring the legislation up to date?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is not out of order.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Ceann Comhairle want me to ask about specific legislation?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I could not state the specifics but the Bills are on the Order Paper. If the Ceann Comhairle wants me to read them out, I will do so, but I do not want to delay the House. I am merely asking whether the Taoiseach will consider the possibility of determining the most urgent Bills and bringing them forward?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: We will see.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. We will have that debate.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I am just being helpful.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (20 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps being taken to police over-fishing resulting in the depletion of fish stocks; if action is contemplated to allow fish stocks to recover, particularly in proximity to Irish and UK waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19581/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (20 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which provision is being made to ensure adequacy of food supplies here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19890/08]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (20 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in the context of a check of the CAP with a view to maximising food production potential within the EU thereby reducing dependancy on imports; if he has put forward proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19580/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (20 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a review can or will be undertaken with regard to a mobility allowance application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19576/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be offered to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19577/08]