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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will issue direction to Iarnród Éireann with a view to providing a proper shuttle bus service to the various commuter rail stations with a view to the encouragement of rail transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16572/06]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to encourage the optimum use of the rail commuter network in view of the limited parking facilities in the vicinity of rail stations; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16577/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects the throughput of passengers at the various rail stations throughout County Kildare to increase over the next five years; his plans to optimise the use of the rail network in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16569/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken or proposes to take to reduce overcrowding on commuter trains; if he has satisfied himself that full health and safety standards and requirements are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16571/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans in the context of Transport 21 or otherwise to increase the throughput of passengers by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16576/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of money to date accruing from the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16566/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16421/06]

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: This motion is timely in that it provides Members with the opportunity to reflect on an issue which currently engages public and private minds, both nationally and internationally. This is beneficial and should be done. The motion provides Members with time to reflect on the available options, our experiences to date and on alternatives are for the future. I am somewhat disappointed that the...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Even in the best run societies, mistakes can be and have been made. It was unfortunate that insufficient cognisance was taken of the needs of local people and the community dividend during the initial stages of the development of oil and gas exploration for resources which are as yet unknown. This was a simple matter which should have been taken on board. While no one expects buckets of gas...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: As someone with some knowledge of both the inside and the outside of prisons, I am familiar with the circumstances. People should not be obliged to go to such extremes to make their point. However, one should remember that those remaining outside will tell them that they are doing a great job. It is somewhat different for those who are inside. All Members should be conscious and careful of...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I will come to Norway shortly. The situation there is not exactly the same. It is important to find the correct level at which to intervene to avoid killing off the goose that lays the golden egg. No one will be interested in anything we might have to offer unless some incentive exists. This is the way of the world and is how profits are made. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, Members have even...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: When one went to buy diesel or petrol, one dealt in gallon measures. Litres are interesting from the point of view of people who want to magnify the figures. We must continue with exploration licences in the future and encourage and support enterprise. We must ensure it is done in a way that will encourage the investor, on the one hand, with sufficient return for his or her investment while,...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It took the Government six months but it did a reasonably good job. However, it does not propose to spend as much money. I will give the Minister of State some advice. If, for example, oil at the pumps dries up at some stage, if one turns on the switch in the morning and nothing happens, or if one plugs in the kettle in the morning or evening and the only thing that purrs is the cat, that...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We priced them, which is more than the Government did. The fact that the Minister expressed that opinion is a clear indication that he has not even read them. Someone must have read them. The Government's researchers must have read them because it adopted our policy. I congratulate the Government on doing so because it is a positive sign. It is an indication of change and that the Government...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: If the Minister of State thinks the reaction in the kitchen will be bad, wait until he sees the reaction of the public. This is a serious matter. If all the electronic gadgets in offices, households and so on throughout the country grind to a halt at a particular time, there will be fun. It is imperative for the Government to emphasise to a greater extent than it has done in the past the...

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am not sure about that. I have seen some funny things happen in recent years. How can the Minister of State say this, coming from a party in the House that gave this country electronic voting which resulted in €60 million going down the drain. This money was wasted and squandered and proved nothing.

Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the urgency of energy matters, will the Taoiseach indicate whether the national oil reserves agency Bill has progressed since I asked him about it previously? Perhaps he will also comment on the electronic communications Bill. There are at least 50 Bills listed under section C in respect of which heads have yet to be approved by the Government. Has any priority list been drawn up...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gun-related crimes reported in the past 12 months; the number of convictions arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/06]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, having regard to the obvious increase in organised crime, he will ensure the allocation of sufficient personnel, technology, expertise and resources to combating the problem; if his attention has been drawn to the need for immediate action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15677/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has taken steps or proposes to do so, in view of a number of recent robberies in relation to which it appears that criminal gangs had inside knowledge regarding the whereabouts of cash in transit and the movement of associated personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15676/06]