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Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the full extent of the moneys available to the drugs task force through his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the need for extra resources due to the extent of the problem; when such resources are likely to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21162/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 207 of 3 November 2005, if he or the Garda authorities are aware of the existence and location of any or all of the Garda stations in County Kildare; if records have been kept in individual stations or otherwise which might give some indication as to the number of armed robberies...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda personnel available for covert or overt operations to combat the drugs problem in the Greater Dublin area and throughout County Kildare; if dedicated personnel have been assigned to such activity in the past or are likely to be reassigned in the future in view of the ongoing incidents of drug related...

Written Answers — Radon Gas: Radon Gas (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if adequate and appropriate action has been taken to address the issue of radon gas in all schools throughout County Kildare to the satisfaction of the school authorities; if further corrective action is required; if the RPII has been in touch with her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21282/06]

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to address the issue of the inadequacy of staffing levels, modern equipment, transport and communications in both the full-time and part-time fire services throughout the country which are funded, directed and accountable to his Department with particular reference to the...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to fund, upgrade, re-organise and modernise the full-time and part-time fire services throughout the country with a view to ensuring the availability of a well co-ordinated fire fighting service capable of meeting and dealing with all eventualities; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to develop equip, fund and co-ordinate fire services throughout the Greater Dublin Area with particular reference to current and future needs in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath and Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21285/06]

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the events of recent days, and to prevent similar occurrences, will the Tánaiste say if it would be possible to bring forward discussion on the relevant legislation to track Internet spam, grooming and predatory activities? It has been reported that the FBI and the CIA have sought access to telecommunications in this country through the Internet or text. Can that be dealt with in...

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will it cover the two issues?

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He is gone to consult Pat Kenny.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Like the Minister of State.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We may as well elevate everyone accordingly.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is why they got rid of him.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He walked the plank.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He was asked to take a global walk.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He was not supported from the backbenches.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That was a future leader speaking.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: They are still looking for houses.

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister of State offer an opinion as to whether the Lisbon Agenda is travelling in accord with the European project in terms of cohesion and integration? Is the Lisbon Agenda trailing behind or is the European project running ahead? Which is the better of the two? Are they likely to converge or will we have a situation where one runs ahead of the other indefinitely?

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We should convert that into the European project.